Killick Martin Shortlisted For BIFA Finals
The management at Killick Martin are delighted to confirm that we have been shortlisted for the finals of the BIFA (British International Freight Association) Freight Service Awards again this year.
Bank Holiday Monday Observed
The management and staff at Killick Martin were extremely sad to hear the devastating news of Queen Elizabeth’s passing last Thursday 8th December.
Liverpool Dock Workers Set To Strike
Dockworkers at the Port of Liverpool have voted in favour of strike action over pay and working conditions. This has been announced by the Unite union, who are also close to grinding Felixstowe to a halt…
Felixstowe - Strike Set For Eight Days This Month
The Felixstowe strike has now been set as eight days running from Sunday 21st August until Monday 29th, which will bring the UK’s largest container port to a standstill. Workers are disputing the…
Felixstowe - There May be Trouble Ahead
Port workers at Felixstowe have now voted to strike in August, which will likely bring the UK’s largest container port to a standstill. 1,800 members of the Unite Union took part in the ballot, with…
This Week's Rail Strike To Impact Transport.
With no breakthrough in talks expected, rail workers are set to strike again this Wednesday 27th July and up to 40,000 network staff are expected to down tools. While only 10-12% of UK transport moves…
Important Customs Changes For This Year
The UK government are making changes to the customs process, with the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) due to replace the current CHIEF platform as the system for submitting import and export declarations. It…
Asia Voyages Are Getting Longer But Who Is Really To Blame
A recent industry report, looking at the latest Asia-Europe round-trip voyages, has concluded that the average vessel loop is arriving back in China 20 days late. The report measured the three carrier…
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…