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The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on the 31^st January 2020. The transition period has passed many people by, in part due to COVID-19, which has dominated the headlines this year. Industry-wide there has been a recognition that a lack of official communication has caused some issues over what 2021 will bring.

As Coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to dominate the headlines and many of our lives, we wish to reassure our colleagues, families, clients and business partners KC Group Shipping and our dedicated team will continue to monitor developments whilst at once, place health and well-being at the forefront of our business.

KC Group is pleased to report our hard work, efforts and completion of the 2018 Tough Mudder, which took place on the 16^thJune, has successfully raised £3000.00 funds, which is being distributed to the Beatson Cancer Charity and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.

KC Group Shipping announced as Wine & Spirits Logistics Alliance UK Exclusive Partner. The wine and spirits industry continually looks toward supply chain partners who can provide the vital links between product and customer globally.

It’s often said that ‘People Make Glasgow’. This is also true of KC Group Shipping, where our people are at the core of the growth and success we have achieved, not to mention the value our customers benefit from.

Brexit: UK suggests “untested” customs system with EU. KC Group AEO status holds the key to a secure and efficient system.

KC Group Shipping has been awarded Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status as we work to navigate our client base through the unchartered waters of Brexit.

KC Group Shipping is delighted to announce they have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious Inspiring City Awards 2017, in association with The Herald and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce.

KC Liner Agencies is delighted to announce that they have been awarded Authorised Economic Operator status from HMRC. This award and status confirms our approval certification for security and customs transactions globally.

If the first half of 2017 was dominated by the forging new alliances and the move towards even more consolidation, shipping industry watchers will be hoping the second half will be dominated by headlines about stability and growth.

As Scotland’s largest independent liner agency, KC Liner is delighted to announce our latest growth partnership.

As part of KC Liners continued expansion, we are delighted to announce our latest liner agency agreement with Geest Shipping Line. The exclusive agreement between KC Liner and Geest Line will vastly improve links between Scotland and the Windward and Leeward Isles and deliver the fastest transit times for exporters and importers

KC Liner Agencies’ ongoing expansion programme has been boosted by its appointment as exclusive Scottish agent of global operator Shipco Transport.

Shipco’s history in shipping and logistics dates back to 1969, as a subsidiary of Danish-based Scan-Group.
Customers will benefit greatly from a collective approach of support from KC Liner Agencies and Shipco.

TAIWANESE transportation group Yang Ming has become the first container shipping line in over a decade to open a new branch office in Scotland.

Regional Commercial Director David Milne said: “We are centralising Scottish activity within our Glasgow branch; our team will be led by local people, with local market knowledge.

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From July 1 2016, a new regulation will require shippers to verify and provide the container’s Verified Gross Mass (VGM) BEFORE it is being loaded onto a ship. The regulation, effective as global law, prohibits the loading of a packed container in absence of the VGM.

KC Liner Agencies are here to guide you through the new legislation and provide assistance with all your shipping consignments.

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