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Shipping alliances are shaking up for the first time since 2017. The three main partnerships containing the 10 major shipping companies are reorganising next year, and the changes are significant: 🔵 2M Alliance to end – The 10-year partnership between Maersk and MSC will come to an end in January 2025. 🔵 New Gemini Alliance – Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will work together under a new alliance. 🔵 THE Alliance to become Premier Alliance – With Hapag Lloyd allying with Maersk, ONE, Yang Ming and HMM are restructuring to three under a new name. 🔵 MSC goes alone – MSC will operate independently with a new network of direct port-to-port services. 🔵 Ocean Alliance will remain the same – CMA CGM, Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen will continue to work under the same name. We’ll expand more on what this means for shippers as we find out, but the key takeaway is that the new alliances will be offering a greater number of services from February 2025 onwards.

As Christmas approaches the shipping calendar comes alive with companies racing to get their goods sorted before breaking up for the holidays in preparation for Chinese New Year.   There's a pressure to get everything right and keep disruption a minimum. Which is why we've provided a brief checklist to help you improve your likelihood of hitting the ground running this Lunar New Year 👇

💥 From tomorrow new EU legislation will come into force changing the way EU exporters move their goods.   The key points:   - EU exporters will need to have an 'Authorised Representative' to continue shipping to the EU - All 'Authorised Representatives' will need to have their details readily available on your goods - Importers will have similar obligations to ensure standards are being kept   In this latest article, our resident expert Bethany Keeler explains GPSR in greater detail along with what you need to do to comply... https://lnkd.in/gaH5PTsN

Special day today celebrating Jamie Whyatt being with Cardinal Global Logistics for 25 years, half his life! When Jamie joined Cardinal, we were two years in and he was employee number 7! Jamie taught me a valuable lesson after 1 year of being with the business that has shaped my whole business philosophy. He became so important to us within that first year that I soon became paranoid that he was thinking of leaving us. So much so that I followed him home after work, thinking he was going to an interview. Crazy, I know! Sat outside his house and, in that moment, appreciating his brilliance and his importance to us, I got out of my car, knocked on his door and told him the whole story. I remember him telling me that he was super happy and wasn’t looking to go anywhere. But my awakening was real, and on the spot offered him 10% of the business. You can imagine, he was quite happy. But so was I, and since that day I have always known that the best way to grow a business is by sharing it. Thank you for 25 great years, Jamie x

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💥 Exciting news… We’re transforming our HR Department into the ‘People & Culture’ team at the Cardinal Partnership! This change reflects our commitment to our amazing partners and the vibrant culture we’re building together as an employee-owned business. Why the change? To maintain a people-centric focus - Every individual matters, and we’re here to support their unique journeys. To continue building on our culture - We’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace where everyone belongs. To better reflect our ownership model - Shared ownership and mutual respect are at our core. To create a broader mission - We’re expanding our focus to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion while enhancing the overall employee experience. Our aim is to cultivate a thriving community where everyone can grow and succeed together. If you’d like to see where you could fit into that community, check out the latest opportunities on our job board. https://lnkd.in/eMWb2RQi #EmployeeOwnership #WorkplaceCulture #HR #EmployeeEngagement

Well done to Keira Greenough, who is a finalist in this year's BIFA Apprentice of the Year Award. 🏅

⚠️ ILA strikes imminent in the US With the 30th September deadline fast approaching, and still no agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, a strike is looking increasingly likely. A labour dispute of this scale will cause significant congestion across the entire American supply chain. For both our LCL and FCL clients, this means we’ll be forced to introduce an emergency surcharge for all goods departing or discharging in the US from the 1st October 2024. We will also be forced to pass on any charges caused by the strike per the payment terms of the Bill of Lading. These charges could relate to: - Demurrage - Detention - Storage - Chassis While the above list is not exhaustive, it illustrates the scale of the disruption. There’s still time for negotiations to be settled, so we will continue to monitor the situation and confirm closer to the time whether such a surcharge will be necessary. We thank you for your understanding and continued support. 

🏌️♂️The Cardinal Partnership Charity Golf Day is in full swing! We’re excited to be out on the course at Worsley Park Country Club in support of Francis House Children's Hospice, an amazing organisation that provides vital care services to nearly 2,000 individuals at any given time. From respite care and home care to sibling support, end-of-life care, and emotional and bereavement support, Francis House makes a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us for a fantastic day of golf, and to those who continue to support this incredible cause.

💥 Space available in our Sharston Road warehouse   Our Manchester-based 3PL team are now taking on new storage clients for any businesses in need of end-to-end e-commerce fulfilment and integrated solutions.   As a team we offer:   - Container unpacking - Short and long-term storage options  - Fully integrated warehouse management solution - Pick and pack solutions from individual items through to pallets   If you're interested, get in touch with the 3PL team today on 3pl@cardinalgl.com.