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CHINA OLYMPICS ALERT - POSSIBLE IMPACT ON SUPPLY CHAIN
Jun 3
Please find enclosed an update on the potential impact that the preperations for the Olympic Games in Beijing in August may have on shipments moving to and from China. To read the article click herePreviously
SEKO SYNERGY GREATER CHINA (SSGC) DELIVERS AWARD-WINNING SERVICE CULTURE TO HONG KONG
May 8
To read and download the press release click here
MANAGING DIRECTOR, KEITH O'BRIEN SPEAKS TO EXEC UK
Apr 15
SEKO SYNERGY Interview with Exec UKCase Study: please click here
SEKO SYNERGY IN THE NEWS!!
Apr 9
Click here to download this month's Peter Conway interview from Air Cargo News, which delves into the secrets of the success of SEKO SYNERGY!1 please click here
2 please click here
Article re-produced with the kind permission of Air Cargo News
SEKO SYNERGY FAST TRACK 100 PRESS RELEASE
Dec 14
To read and download the Press Release please click here.SEKO SYNERGY ENTERS SUNDAY TIMES FAST TRACK 100 FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
Dec 4
Once again our dynamic growth and relentless customer service attitude has seen us enter the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 for the second time in 2 years!For more information please click here
U.K. Port Congestion Charge -Westbound
Dec 1
The FEFC are to announce a UK Port Congestion Charge of USD 145/TEU applicable to the westbound trade for all countries discharged on or after 1st December 2007. For further information please read attached.
Chinese Textile Quota Changes Effective 1st January 2008
Oct 23
As part of China's entry into the WTO the use of quota to limit the volume of textiles being imported into the European Union gets lifted on 1st January 2008. The following notice provides UK importers with some valuable information on how HM Revenue and Customs will manage the transition. please read attached.Typhoon Sepat hits China!
Oct 10
A couple of weeks ago Typhoon Wipha hit China.Now Typhoon Sepat has hit China and is causing major delays with the vessels from the Far East..
For further information please see attached.
Chinese National Holidays
Oct 1
Our offices in China will be closed for the whole week, commencing Monday 1st October to Friday 5th October 2007. Offices shall re-open for business on Monday 8th October 2007.Both freight forwarding and logistics operations will be fully closed with only emergency cover operating.
Please contact your local SEKO SYNERGY Representative should you have any requirements for business during this particularly long holiday.
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) Introduced on inbound airfreight from Greater China
Sep 11
Due to increased volumes as we move into the busiest airfreight period of the calendar year, a Peak Season Surcharge will be implemented by airlines operating from China and Hong Kong into the... Read more"SEKO SYNERGY releases new version of Upstream"
Sep 11
SEKO SYNERGY have just released a brand new version of their Upstream inbound supply chain managment tool !For more details download our PDF
National Business Awards - Finalists in the Growth Strategy Category
Jul 26
Commenting on the nomination, Managing Director Keith O'Brien said "while we were disappointed not to win the Growth Strategy Award, being one of the four finalists with competitors and previous... Read more
Critical Space and Ocean Freight Update
Jun 26
Update regarding Critical Ocean Freight Situation from Asia, to find out more please download our PDF.
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Ocean Freight Increases and critical space situation from Asia to the UK
Jun 12
Effective July 1st 2007 the Far East Freight Conference (FEFC) will implement a general rate increase as part of its 2007 Westbound business plan.The GRI will be $300 USD per TEU and will... Read more
Finalists in IFW Awards 2007
Jun 11
SEKO SYNERGY have been nominated as finalists in the Supply Chain Excellence catagory in this years prestigious IFW Awards to be held at The Honourable Artillery Company in London.
As... Read more
SEKO SYNERGY receive their Sunday Times/Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 Certificate
May 24
One of the benefits of becoming listed in the Fast Track 100 is an invitation to an awards celebration at Sir Richard Branson's Oxfordshire home.
Pictured are Mark White and Keith O'Brien... Read more
New SEKO SYNERGY Website
Apr 30
As part of our plan to bring SEKO and Synergy together we have developed a brand new website that went live on Monday 30th April . The site tells you everything you need to know about our... Read more
SEKO SYNERGY Hit the Town!
Apr 26
On the evening of the 26th April we celebrated the coming together of SEKO and Synergy Group Logistics with a very shi shi party at members club M1NT in London's Jermyn St.
Over 100... Read more
Inbound Ocean Freight GRI Update
Apr 25
On 1st April 2007 the Far East Freight Conference implemented another round of GRI`s (general rate increase) on the Asia/Europe route. A tariff increase of $200 per TEU was introduced with validity until 30th June.
For more information on this GRI and future planned GRI`s on this sector please click here
Announcement to Customers
Mar 23
Fashion and retail brands with an annual logistics spend of between £500,000 and £2.5 million can now achieve the same supply chain quality and cost benefits as their larger competitors with the... Read moreNational Business Awards
Mar 14
SEKO SYNERGY has been selected as a regional finalist in the National Business Awards sponsored by Orange in the growth strategy section for the South of England.The award goes to the... Read more
SEKO SYNERGY enters the Sunday Times/Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100
Dec 6
On 6th December we entered the Sunday Times/Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 as the 16th fastest private growing company in the UK.In addition we were the 4th fastest growing company in the South of England and the fastest growing freight and logistics company in the history of the Fast Track.
To find out more about our entry into the Fast Track check out their website at www.fasttrack.co.uk