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NOTICE TO IMPORTERS OF PRODUCTS FROM THE U.S.

May 7, Jane Brown

Effective 1st May 2010, certain commodities being imported from the United States to the EU are going to attract significantly higher levels of a new act known as the "Byrd Legislation" - for further information please click here.

Previously

Volcanic Eruption Update!

Apr 19

For further information on the recent "Volcanic Eruption"  please click here.

SEKO SYNERGY Client Bullentin - Additional Peak Season Surcharge/Rate Restoration

Aug 10

For further information on the SEKO SYNERGY Additional Peak Season Surcharge/Rate Restoration please click here.......

SEKO SYNERGY Client Bulletin - Peak Season Surcharge

Jul 31

As you may be aware, the shipping lines have been reducing the capacity on the major shipping routes by dropping various ports of call and removing larger capacity vessels from service.  For more information click here......

Further Rate Restoration Increases

Jun 5

Further to our previous bulletin regarding rate restoration announcements made by container shipping lines, major lines have now announced their actual increases effective 15th June... Read more

MSC Suez Canal Rate Increase 14th April 09

Apr 14

Further to our previous bulletins regarding container line rate restorations, all major lines have now finalised their actual increases effective 1st April 2009.   In addition to this,... Read more

Rate Restoration Increases

Mar 31

Further to our previous bulletin regarding rate restoration announcements made by container shipping lines, most major lines have now finalised their actual increases effective 1st April... Read more

Upstream/Downstream Web Launch

Mar 31

As part of our continued website enhancement, we’ve responded to customer demand by providing access to your Supply Stream systems through our Seko Synergy Ltd homepage. read more. Read more

EORI Scheme 31st March 2009

Mar 31

On the 1st of July 2009, The EU Commission is changing the way it records fiscal data from the EU’s Customs Authorities. It is therefore replacing its current TURN scheme, and implementing a... Read more

Container Liners Announce Rate Restoration

Feb 23

The collapse in financial markets and subsequent global economic recession has led to a reduction in demand for container shipping services, causing major erosion of freight rates across all... Read more

Import Licensing Changes Announced for China Origin Textiles and Clothing from 1st January 2009

Nov 25

The Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform BERR has today issued formal notice that there will be no further measures introduced to replace the current import licensing... Read more

Container Lines Reduce Capacity from Asia to Europe

Oct 28

In light of current economic conditions and subsequent lack of demand for container movements from Asia to Europe, major container shipping lines have this week annmounced measures to reduce capacity between 15-25%....... Read more.

SEKO SYNERGY Business Update

Sep 25

With effect from 17 October 17th, 2008 Liner Shipping Conferences serving Europe will cease to exist.  Please click here for further information

SEKO SYNERGY OPENS TWO NEW OFFICES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Aug 22

For more information click here

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 here

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 UK

Case 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.

"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

National Business Awards
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

Awards Dinner at Richard Branson's
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

Website
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

SEKO Synergy Launch Party Invite
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 more

National 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
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