News Updates - Summer 2008

Security/Fuel Surcharges

The fuel and security surcharges, imposed by the airlines and shipping companies were increased on 26 June2008 and will go up further on 10 July2008. The surcharge for July onwards will increase to 22% for international and 15% for domestic shipments.

Dangerous Goods to China - Latest News 02 July 2008

We have been updated by our office in China and by the airlines that the import of all liquids requiring transit within China, and full IATA classified dangerous goods, (with the execption of biological specimens witihn class 6.2 for medical purposes) have been halted until the end of August 2008, by the Chinese authorities. We are only able to accept dangerous goods in Excepted Quantities and non hazardous liquids into Shanghai(PVG), Beijing (PEK), Qingdao (TAO) and Shenzhen (SHE) airports for consignee clearance only. Currently there are no restrictions on shipments containing dry ice. If you have any materials to go into China, please call our office for more information as we will clarify individual cases with our office prior to shipment.

UK Hazardous Materials distribution

We are pleased to be able to provide a 24/48 hour UK nationwide service for items greater than limited quantity or items requiring ADR supervision. Please contact us for details and a DG audit.

Dangerous Goods Logistics Network

Having become the DGLN's founder member for the United Kingdom, we now have a network of over 200 partners around the world that specialise in the shipping of hazardous material.

Carbon Emissions

As a company, we have acheived full 100% carbon neutrality. We practice a rigorous regime of recycling, whilst sourcing our energy from green suppliers. Our vehicles run on the Ecomix system combining LPG and biodiesel to increase our fuel economy and discharging less toxic or ozone destroying gases. All our shipments by air and other carbon producing activities, are offset through CarbonClear.com. Everything you ship through us is certifed to be carbon Free!