Killick Martin Feature In BIFA link
Killick Martin are featured in this month's edition of BIFA Link, the magazine produced by the British International Freight Association (BIFA) covering issues of importance for the logistics and supply…
Port Of Felixstowe Introduces New Energy Levy
The Port of Felixstowe has announced a new levy to recover recent rises in energy, which will be effective for imports only from 1st May 2022.
China Impacted By New Covid Outbreak
China faces its biggest Covid crisis since the Wuhan outbreak two years ago. Over 3,000 cases were reported yesterday, twice as many as the day before, resulting in millions of residents going in to l…
Suspension of Bookings & Services to and from Russia
With the ongoing conflict and hostilities in Ukraine, Killick Martin are suspending the provision of services or bookings to or from Russia, which will be effective immediately.
Ports Close As Storms Arrive *UPDATE
Storm Franklin has caused further disruption with many port operations now suspended and disruption expected all week.
What is likely to happen to Asia ocean import rates in 2022?
By Paul Gallagher The most frequent question that the KM team and I are being asked at the moment is "What is likely to happen to Asia ocean import rates in 2022?" Unfortunately, and frustratingly,…
Killick Martin Triumph in BIFA Euro Logistics Award
Killick Martin (KM) were delighted to accept the winners trophy at the BIFA (British International Freight Association) annual awards ceremony on Thursday.
Yantian - The Latest Chinese Port To Face Disruption
As of today, we have witnessed major vehicle queues on the approach to Yantian port, which is creating delays getting containers on and off terminal.
Killick Martin's Holiday Season Business Hours
The festive season is almost upon us and its time to share our UK hours of business during this year’s holiday period. This year sees both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on a Saturday. Friday,…
Killick Martin Finalists In BIFA Awards
Killick Martin are proud to have been shortlisted as a finalist for the BIFA (British International Freight Association) Awards, with the winners decided in January. The BIFA awards are a significant…
Are carriers looking at the longer-term market?
By Paul Gallagher It goes without saying that the impact on the world of the recent covid-19 pandemic has been immense. It is widely accepted that the effects are likely to be lasting and that the way…
Engaging customers in a new world
It goes without saying that the impact on the world of the recent covid-19 pandemic has been immense. It is widely accepted that the effects are likely to be lasting and that the way we do business will…
Around the World in Eighty Days
Whilst international travel is difficult at this time due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, sitting at my desk looking out a remarkably china blue April sky, I thought it would be nice to reflect…
Queen Victoria’s 200th Anniversary
May 24th 2019 marked the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Princess Alexandrina Victoria, Queen Victoria. She was in power as Queen from June 20th 1837 to January 22nd 1901, reigning for a total of 63…
What does the word ‘Killick’ mean?
Captain James Killick, founder of Killick Martin & Company had a family name connected with seafaring. The Oxford English Dictionary describes the word ‘Killick’ to mean ‘A heavy stone used…
The Space in-Between
In support of this years Mental Health Awarness Week, and the Mental Health Foundation, Killick Martin & Company are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the ‘THE SPACE-IN-BETWEEN’…
Commemorating the Life of Captain James Killick
May 2019 marks two events commemorating the life of Captain James Killick. The first being the updating of Wikipedia with the addition of a biography on James Killick and the second, an exhibition and…
King of Siam (Rama X) Crowned
This week Thailand held three days of coronation ceremonies (May 4-6) for King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) King Vajiralongkorn inherited the throne in 2016 when his long-reigning father Bhumibol Adulyadej…
Transcontinental Railroad's 150th Anniversary
Along with Cutty Sark featured in our last blog the First Transcontinental Railroad is also celebrating its 150th Anniversary. The 1,912-mile continuous railroad line completed on the 10th May 1869 connecting…
Speed Machines - Running with the Wind
As the London Marathon runners passed by the Cutty Sark on Sunday, which is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year, they were waved on by supporters on her decks which were allowed onboard during…