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04.07.11 - School Business Studies and Economics Trip to Goole Docks

On Wednesday last week 18 Year 12 pupils travelled by minibus to Goole to learn about what happens at Goole Docks. The visit was kindly arranged by Graham Cross of GXD Logistics, who welcomed us with a brief presentation of his freight forwarding activities. The group were then given a guided tour of the RMS facility at the docks by Mike Kirby of RMS Goole who provide shipping, stevedoring and storage warehousing. Pupils were fascinated by stories of aluminium can waste which is processed into huge tablets, then re-rolled and made back into cans, passing through Goole several times on its journey. After lunch pupils saw the docks from a different viewpoint travelling about by water on a barge. This was an excellent and informative day out, which enabled pupils to gain an insight into a port environment, an area of business which is very important to the local economy.

17.12.10 - GXD Support Dove House Hospice

GXDanbrit Logistics in association with Danbrit Holdings Ltd are pleased to announce that this years beneficiary for our charitable donation is Dove House Hospice. this donation replaces the sending of Christmas cards, something we hope our customers & suppliers will support.

26.11.10 - Politicians beware

The Managing Director of GXDanbrit Logistics Ltd Graham Cross, has warned politicians to start listening to the businesses located in the Humber region who are pushing for a 'Pan Humber LEP. Mr Cross has commented that the Humber Estuary and hinterland is a natural region and therefore an obvious region to promote under one linked up area, however it appears certain politicians are more interersted in their own agenda instead of listening to business leaders who are genuingly interested in promoting the region for the benefit of all, rather than the self interests of a few.

26.11.10 - 3PL's fear HMRC's new powers

3PLs fear 'contamination' from HMRC's new powers to tackle alcohol fraud New powers recently handed to UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to tackle alcohol fraud could see warehouse operators and hauliers facing “financial ruin”, according to the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA). Since April, HMRC has had the authority to "assess anyone for duty on goods illegally diverted from bonded movements who was aware, or should reasonably have been aware, of the diversion at any point in the supply chain". The UKWA, which represents nearly 700 leading 3PLs in the UK, said HMRC’s anti-fraud powers came with the ability to impose harsh penalties, of up to 100% of the duty as “potential lost revenue” on the goods, even if the person or organisation unknowingly handled the goods. “If you are holding goods suspected of being duty unpaid, HMRC can detain and seize the goods and refuse to restore them, meaning the overall cost of those goods becomes a loss, in addition to losing the physical stock. "What is more, HMRC can also make an assessment for any and all stock put through a business that it believes to be duty unpaid,” explained Alan Powell, of Alan Powell Associates, the UKWA’s advisor on excise duty. “In essence, if you touch ‘suspect’ goods in the course of your business, you will be deemed to be ‘contaminated’ and liable to penalties and the full duty”. Roger Williams, the UKWA CEO, said: “We are seeking urgent talks with HMRC in an attempt to force clarification of the situation. We are extremely concerned that, rather than tackling real fraudsters, HMRC will take the easy option and look to other parts of the alcohol supply chain to recover lost duty”. Powell admits that there may not be much that businesses can do to avoid falling foul of HMRC. “Even if VAT precedent is followed, due diligence may be no protection if HMRC alleges knowing participation in a market tainted with fraud”, he said. Because the new system has serious implications for anyone who handles excise goods, the UKWA is warning its members to take extra care when handling or dealing in such products. The association is also organising a series of seminars to brief members on the broader implications of HMRC’s excise anti-fraud powers and the penalties that can be imposed.

19.11.10 - Air Cargo security

UK forwarders warn against knee-jerk reaction to air cargo security The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarders and other cargo interests, says that whilst the UK Government is likely to review all aspects of air cargo security following the incident at East Midlands airport and overseas last Friday, there should not be a knee-jerk reaction. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Director general Peter Quantrill comments: "The issue requires attention to look at systems and procedures - though it must be stressed that there are already well established, in depth and organised processes in place. "It was a very serious issue but it would be wrong to suggest that airfreight is not treated in the same way as passengers when it comes to security. “The fact that the explosives were discovered after an intelligence tip off, shows that the use of intelligence and good policing experience is one of the most important aspects of this. “That is why BIFA is very pleased that the UK Government has already acknowledged the massive economic and financial implications of much tighter international air cargo security rules, and has stopped short of saying that a much more rigorous system of checks was being planned either unilaterally or globally. “Post 9/11, industry and government has implemented robust legislation for securing the supply chain from an act of terrorism, and the freight forwarding industry has made heavy investments in screening equipment and procedures. “Success in securing the supply chain relies less on new methods and technology than it does on greater co-operation and information sharing among supply chain parties and between the public and private sectors. “Clear, uniformly enforced strategies that build on existing commercial and government data at minimal cost and with minimal disruption to the flow of trade are essential to success. It’s a tall order. And it brings costs with it. But success depends on it. “Our members are constantly looking at the screening of freight and the processes that they use. You can be certain that we will be talking with Government and other involved parties about these issues. “Come what may, our members will have a pivotal role in implementing any changes which are introduced in the wake of Friday’s incident.”

23.08.10 - Politicians have to listen

Business must act now in order to get a one voice for the Humber. With the demise of Yorkshire Forward the Humber has got an excellent opportunity to get one LEP to cover the whole of the Humber in order to promote our area’s unique selling points and actively aid wealth creation for the whole Humber region. I do firmly believe that the majority of business will want a united Humber LEP rather than a split North and South bank LEP, I therefore urge business leaders to pledge their support of a one stop, joined up Humber LEP by e-mailing their support to Graham Cross, Chairman of the Shipping Committee at the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce graham@gxdanbrit.co.uk