DOWNING STREET AND BREXIT PRIORITIES FOR THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY

11/12/2018

Each December, those working in the transport industry normally find themselves solely focused on the pre-Xmas peak season – arguably the busiest time of our entire year.

However, this year’s preparations are rather different, given that we are also having to devote considerable time to plan for the potential impact of Brexit.

As a successful company with extensive operations across Europe, Simarco has naturally taken a keen interest in what the shape of any eventual agreement on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union will mean for ourselves and our clients.

Our interest was heightened by an invitation to join the Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling MP, in a ‘round-table discussion at 10 Downing Street within the last week on Brexit.

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Poland introduce temporary border controls ahead of upcoming UN climate summit.

Dear Client

You may be aware that the 24^th UN climate summit takes place in Katowice Poland from 3^rd to 14^th of December 2018. In order to maintain an adequate level of security and increase the safety of the participants of the UN climate summit, the Polish Government will reinstate temporary border controls from Thursday 22^nd November to Sunday 16^th December at the internal borders of the Schengen area.

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GROWTH PUTS SIMARCO FIRMLY ON MAP IN ESSEX

22/11/2018

Another year of success has propelled one of the UK’s leading independent logistics firms into the ranks of the largest companies in its home county.

After posting a near 29 per cent rise in turnover in the year to April, Simarco Worldwide has been included in an independent ranking of the 100 biggest home-grown businesses in Essex.

The results of the research mean that Simarco, which also saw profits up by a third in the same period, becomes one of only four logistics companies to make the list.

Managing Director Trevor Scott described the news as another indication of the firm’s forward momentum.

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SIMARCO AIR FREIGHT TAKES OFF AFTER SUCCESSFUL DOUBLE ACQUISITION

20/11/2018

 

One of the UK’s leading independent logistics firms has announced that the acquisition of two of the country’s other specialist operators has boosted its volume of air freight.

Simarco Worldwide has reported a six per cent rise in air freight in the 12 months since tying up deals to buy Heathrow-based Formula Goss International (FGI) and Sutch and Searle.

Simarco co-founder and CEO, Simon Reed, explained that a successful integration of the two companies had enabled the company to make its air freight operations even more efficient.

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BREXIT: ACCORD AND SATISFACTION?

16/11/2018

A month ago and in the apparent absence of progress in talks on how the UK was to exit the European Union, Simarco published a white paper (https://simarco.com/index.php/news-media/68-state-of-the-nation-the-simarco-view) offering guidance on the options under consideration and the potential implications of each.

It was compiled as a result of extensive research and consultation, both with clients and individuals in Westminster and Brussels close to the respective negotiating teams.

We had a considerable response and a significant number of enquiries from businesses wanting help in making sure that they were prepared for whatever the outcome of the Brexit discussions.

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SIMARCO SHORTLISTED FOR TWO PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY AWARDS

02 November 2018

One of the UK’s leading independent logistics firms has capped another year of growth by being in the running for a brace of prestigious logistics industry awards.

Simarco Worldwide has been named as a finalist in two of the nine categories at the British International Freight Association (BIFA) Freight Awards.

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TAKEN ON TRUST: THE IMPORTANCE OF AEO ACCREDITATION

TAKEN ON TRUST: THE IMPORTANCE OF AEO ACCREDITATION

24 October 2018

• ‘Trusted traders’ key to post-Brexit business success
• AEO accreditation critical for swift, cross-border shipments
• Simarco one of only 600 UK logistics firms with AEO registration
• Brexit causing long delays in AEO applications

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STATE OF THE NATION: THE SIMARCO VIEW

STATE OF THE NATION: THE SIMARCO VIEW

11 October 2018

There are now only months left until the UK is no longer a member of the European Union.

Withdrawal promises to bring great change. For the time being, at least, no-one knows whether it will be for better or worse.

As I write, there is still no definitive word about what shape a Brexit deal will take or if there’ll even be a deal in place by the end of March next year.

That uncertainty has already had considerable impact on the economy and firms like yours and ours which contribute to it.

If agreement hasn’t yet been reached about the possibility of tariffs, for instance, how can companies adapt their business strategies?

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SIMARCO PREPARE FOR BREXIT

23 July 2018

BREXIT is a complex subject and with the information and news on developments changing daily, there is uncertainty of how this will affect our trading laws and the impact it will have on all of us. Simarco can, however, provide some assurances on the provisions and investment we have put in place in preparation to our future and the challenges we may face.

The culture of Simarco is to adapt to change. Having an agile and flexible approach allows us to implement any new processes required swiftly.

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A welcome boost to Simarco’s Airfreight Network

19 July 2018

Simarco grows from strength to strength adding further value to its Airfreight Division with the support of our newly appointed Head of Airfreight based at Heathrow. This strategic appointment comes after the successful integration of Sutch and Searle and FGI which were acquired by Simarco in in 2017.

We are excited about the opportunity to increase our Airfreight knowledge and experience which enables us to offer our customers a fully integrated Supply Chain solution.