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Dan Walker • December 23, 2025
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Sandford Freight Q4 Newsletter - Wrapping Up 2025
Sandford Freight UK Limited will be trading under BIFA Standard Trading Conditions 2025 effective from 1st January 2026.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new guidance on the transport of Lithium Metal, Lithium Ion, and Sodium Ion Batteries. This guidance is based on the 2025-2026 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and the 66th Edition (2025) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). The updated provisions for lithium and sodium ion batteries are included in the IATA Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR) 12th Edition, which contains detailed classification flowcharts, packing, and documentation examples. Access the IATA Lithium Battery Guidance Document here: Lithium Battery Guidance Document . For further insight, BIFA has also discussed this topic in a recent episode of BIFAlink TV . Need Support? If you have any questions or require assistance with your shipments involving lithium or sodium ion batteries, please don’t hesitate to contact Sandford Freight. We’re here to help ensure compliance with the latest regulations. Best regards, Sandford Freight UK Ltd
There has been a recent development that may affect your imports from Germany. On 10 January 2025, the German Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease(FMD) in a herd of farmed water buffalo. As a result, Germany has lost its FMD-free status, leading to immediate changes to import regulations in Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales). The UK government has suspended the importation of the following commodities from Germany: Live ungulates (ruminants and pigs, including wild game) and their germplasm. Fresh meat from ungulates. Meat products from ungulates not subjected to specific treatments (D1 or higher). Milk, colostrum, and related products unless treated as per Regulation 2010/605. Animal by-products unless effectively treated to mitigate FMD risk. Additional measures for animal by-products, hay, and straw imports will be announced shortly. Actions Required: Suspend Imports: Please immediately suspend imports of the affected products. Goods Held at the Border: If goods are being held at the GB border, Port Health Authorities (PHAs) and Local Authorities can assist with their return to Germany. Contact the PHA at the relevant port of entry for guidance. Recently Imported Goods: For goods that recently arrived in GB with Export Health Certificates (EHC) issued prior to 10 January 2025, we strongly advise against introducing these products into the GB supply chain. UK authorities are tracing and removing products originating near the outbreak as part of their safety measures. We recommend maintaining communication with your suppliers and monitoring updates as the investigation progresses. For further details, please visit the official UK Government guidance page. At Sandford Freight, we are here to support you through this situation. If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Best regards, Sandford Freight
We have been informed that Holyhead Port will remain only partially operational until at least the end of March 2025 due to damages caused by Storm Darragh. From 16 January 2025, one ferry berth at the port has opened, offering four daily sailings to and from Dublin. This is expected to enhance service availability and improve scheduling. Important Update: We are delighted to confirm that the Temporary Increased Cost Working Surcharge of 17.5% has been removed. We will closely monitor the situation and provide further updates as the impact of this partial reopening becomes clearer.
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We are pleased to inform our customers of significant developments in the shipping industry from East China. Major carriers, including MSK, MSC, OOCL, EMC, and THE Alliance (ONE, YML, HMM), have recently announced substantial rate reductions. These adjustments provide a valuable opportunity for businesses to lower their shipping costs and improve profitability. However, it's important to note that these favorable rates may be temporary. With the upcoming Chinese Golden Week (October 1-7), the market is expected to stabilise, potentially leading to a rise in shipping rates once again. We encourage customers with upcoming shipments to take advantage of these reduced rates while they are still available. Early action could result in significant cost savings and help ensure the smooth operation of supply chains during this period. For more information or to discuss your shipping needs, please contact us at quotes@sandfordfreight.co.uk.
