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Mainfreight has gone through the first Brexit weeks. After 3 weeks of Brexit transport to and from the United Kingdom (UK), we at Mainfreight are trying to optimize the process even further.

Mainfreight has gone through the first Brexit weeks. As you may have heard in the news last week, a number of carriers are currently no longer driving to the United Kingdom (UK). We as Mainfreight have decided to still offer daily transport to and from the UK. However, we do ask you as our customer to help us as much as possible for a smooth flow.

Since 1 January, the United Kingdom (UK) has officially become, by leaving the European Union, a customs country. This means that customs formalities apply to the movement of goods with the UK and so every shipper must provide the required documentation with each UK consignment. 

2021 Chinese New Year is coming soon, the public holidays for our team in Asia are as follows It’s that time of year when some countries in Asia enter their holiday season. As businesses close for celebrations it is vital that your supply chain is prepared for the shutdown.

Just before Christmas, a Brexit deal was closed. Please read here the latest update. 

Due to Chinese New Year 2021 and the impact of COVID-19, there will not be any feeder services for the sea import shipments from overseas ports into Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Foshan and others relative ports in Guangzhou province from 20th Jan 2021 to 21st Feb 2021. 

The new and possibly more contagious variant of the coronavirus, which is currently circulating in part of the UK, means that the country is almost completely cut off from the outside world.

We would like to keep you informed about the influence of the coronavirus on the transport market through this site. Here you will find the latest news and developments of COVID-19

The United Kingdom has left the European Union on 31 January 2020 and there is now a transition period until 31 December 2020. Are you ready for the Brexit? 

Please be advised of our Mainfreight Asia operating hours over Christmas and New Year period.