February 2019 – Retail Transport Services

Retail Transport Services Ltd, the freight Forwarding Experts, are in the know when it comes to Dangerous goods
Retail Transport Services Ltd, the freight Forwarding Experts, are in the know when it comes to Dangerous goods

Retail Transport Services Ltd, the freight Forwarding Experts, are in the know when it comes to Dangerous goods

By Tim|2019-02-15T16:23:16+00:00February 15th, 2019|Uncategorized|

The staff from Coventry and Manchester offices have recently completed their Dangerous Goods Awareness course for the movement and storage of hazardous freight. The training headed by Sigma Studies Ltd was another enhancement to the teams already vast freight forwarding knowledge. After receiving confirmation of the certification, Retail Transport Services Ltd Director Dave Lewis said, “Our investment in training is one that we will continue to do, our customers can be confident that all of our staff have up to […]

Are you ready for Brexit?
Are you ready for Brexit?

Are you ready for Brexit?

By Tim|2019-02-15T16:20:29+00:00February 15th, 2019|News|

At the moment it is still unclear what arrangements will need to be in place after 29th March 2018 (the official current departure date of the UK from the EU), but to assist our customers we have set out what is known so far Option 1 NO DEAL BREXIT In the unlikely event of this scenario, HMRC are currently talking about the possibility of allowing EU goods to be ‘waved through’ British Ports, without any border checks. Under government back […]

National strike on February, 13, expected to impact operations in Zeebrugge (BE)
National strike on February, 13, expected to impact operations in Zeebrugge (BE)

National strike on February, 13, expected to impact operations in Zeebrugge (BE)

By Tim|2019-02-15T16:07:37+00:00February 15th, 2019|News|

Dear business partner Unfortunately we have been notified of a national strike in Belgium on February, 13, 2019. The whole country will be impacted by a nationwide shutdown of public services including schools, public transportation and ports. It has been confirmed to us that the dock labourers will participate. We expect the roads leading up to our offices and terminals as well as the actual terminals will be completely blocked. The strike will continue for 24 hours, starting at 6.00 […]