New ETS Emission Surcharge Coming In From January

New ETS Emission Surcharge Coming In From January

Unique Forwarding have received notification from various carriers that a new surcharge will be introduced from January for ocean freight, which is understood to cover the escalating requirements of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS). The level of this surcharge...
Maersk And MSC May Be Heading For Early Split

Maersk And MSC May Be Heading For Early Split

The 2M Alliance’s main two carriers are due to go their separate ways in 2025, but there have been recent signs that Maersk and MSC are starting to deploy their vessels separately on some loops, leading to speculation that an early split could be on the cards....
More Blanked Sailings And A Winter Schedule

More Blanked Sailings And A Winter Schedule

Following this month’s Chinese Golden Week, there is still no sign that demand levels for container shipping from Asia to Europe are starting to rise, which has resulted in another bout of blanked sailings. Carriers have recently been busy confirming a series of...
Carrier Alliances Threatened By EU Announcement

Carrier Alliances Threatened By EU Announcement

The future of carrier alliances have come under threat this week after an announcement by the European Commission (EC) regarding existing legislation. The Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER), which enables carriers to operate within alliances, will not be...
Welcome To Unique Forwarding’s New Website

Welcome To Unique Forwarding’s New Website

Welcome to the new Unique Forwarding website, which has recently been launched in conjunction with our recent brand makeover. The old site has served us well over the years, but we felt that it was time for a facelift with a bright and modern look that made use of the...