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New chairman for warehousemen

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has appointed Tony Mohan as its new chairman. He takes over from John Maguire, who had held the role since 2011. Tony Mohan joined Bibby Distribution in 1988 and has held various positions within the business, from operational roles through to business development. [+]

Updated: Warehousemen warn against compulsory sprinklers

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has warned against plans to make sprinkler systems mandatory in all facilities over 20,000 sq m. It follows a campaign launched by the Business Sprinkler Alliance for the current law to be reviewed. UKWA chief executive officer, Roger Williams (pictured), says that while the use ... [+]

Warehousemen warn against compulsory sprinklers

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has warned against plans to make sprinkler systems mandatory in all facilities over 20,000 sq m. It follows a campaign launched by the Business Sprinkler Alliance for the current law to be reviewed. UKWA chief executive officer, Roger Williams (pictured), says that while the use ... [+]

Customs has a rethink on excise goods fines

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) says it will carry out an ‘internal review’ of penalties on companies involved in excise goods. If follows representations from the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) and others concerned that logistics service businesses such as third party warehouse keepers and hauliers could risk duty assessments ... [+]

Draconian Customs powers put businesses at risk, warn warehousemen

The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) is warning that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) could drive long established and honest logistics services firms out of business with its “draconian” sanctions on companies in the excise goods supply chain. The Association says that logistics service businesses – including third party warehouse keepers and ... [+]

Forwarders in the crossfire as Customs men crack down on excise fraud

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is increasingly targeting transport and warehouse operators who – possibly unknowingly – have handled excise goods on which the duty has not been paid, report BIFA and the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA). While HMRC has since 2010 had the authority to assess anyone for duty on ... [+]

Alarm as Customs culls ‘unused’ bonds

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has started to cancel bonds that have not been used for 12 months. The move is causing consternation among forwarders and logistics operators, who say such a move may restrict their ability to attract new business. Just because an operator has not used its bond ... [+]