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20.10.26
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Chinese New Year 2027: Are You Ready?
Chinese New Year may still feel a long way off. The window to prepare is shorter than you might think. At Blaiklock, we are already seeing a significant increase in freight bookings ahead of the holiday. Businesses are bringing plans forward, and demand for space is building. Chinese New Year falls on Saturday 6th February 2027, but the slowdown can begin before then and continue afterwards. Factory closures, reduced staffing and changing transport schedules can all interrupt the movement of goods. Each supplier will have its own arrangements, making their production and reopening dates an important part of your planning.
29.09.26
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3 min read
£50,000 Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected For Importers.
On 1 January 2027, the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism comes into force. CBAM puts a carbon price on certain imported goods, including aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, iron and steel. There is no reporting-only transition period before the charge begins. ¹At first, that sounds like a tax issue. For importers, much of the work starts somewhere else: customs.
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22.09.26
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Golden Week Is Coming. Is Your Supply Chain Ready?
The dates for China’s Golden Week are known well in advance. What those dates mean for your business takes a little more understanding. This year, the National Day holiday runs from 1–7 October, with the Mid-Autumn Festival falling shortly beforehand, on 25–27 September. [1] For businesses importing from China, the familiar advice is already circulating. Book early. Allow extra time. Expect changes to schedules. Sensible advice. But it only goes so far.
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