150th birthday celebrations: Postponed, not cancelled
Date Added: 19 June 2020
This weekend, the UK's largest independently owned freight forwarding and logistics group, was due to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a...
Davies Turner goes Dutch with Mainfreight
Date Added: 21 May 2020
From June 1st, Davies Turner will strengthen its portfolio of scheduled daily overland trailer services between the UK and the Netherlands following...
CILT names us as one of its Top 30 UK logistics providers
Date Added: 14 May 2020
We are proud to announce we are listed in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport's Top 30 logistics providers in the UK
Rail boost from container shipping re-routings
Date Added: 12 May 2020
Davies Turner’s Express China rail freight service gets further boost from container shipping re-routings
Davies Turner helps Hunter Boot Ltd to protect London Ambulance Service
Date Added: 5 May 2020
Davies Turner has handled the shipment of a large consignment of products donated by Hunter Boot Ltd for the London Ambulance Service.
Container industry wide space issue forecast for Asia
Date Added: 1 May 2020
Important notice to clients
Davies Turner strengthens German logistics presence with new partner
Date Added: 22 April 2020
Davies Turner beat off strong competition from a number of other forwarding companies based in the UK to secure the exclusive freight forwarding...
Davies Turner offers air freight pricing option for rail freight service
Date Added: 19 April 2020
Davies Turner has added an air freight pricing mechanism for its direct, fixed-day, weekly Express China Rail service from Xi’an to the UK,...
Davies Turner’s Express China Rail Service smashes records
Date Added: 3 April 2020
Davies Turner reports that its direct, fixed-day, weekly rail import service from China to the UK, which re-commenced in mid-March, has broken...
Davies Turner offers innovative solutions to manage supply chains hit by Covid-19 challenges
Date Added: 1 April 2020
The UK’s largest independent freight forwarding company that offers multimodal services for the storage and international distribution of...
Davies Turner Joins 700 UK Logistics Businesses To Offer Emergency Delivery Service
Date Added: 25 March 2020
Davies Turner, the UK's leading independent freight forwarding group has joined over 700 logistics businesses, all members of the...
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) update - Road 16th March 2020
Date Added: 16 March 2020
As we start the new week we, like you, find ourselves in a dynamic and quickly changing situation. We are ready to face the challenges presented and...
Davies Turner is back on track with Express China rail freight service for containers
Date Added: 5 March 2020
Davies Turner reports that its fixed-day, weekly direct rail import service from China to the UK will re-commence in mid-March.
China - Coronavirus Up-date 3.3.2020
Date Added: 3 March 2020
Latest advisory on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in China for our sea and rail services
Davies Turner launches AEO consultancy services
Date Added: 27 January 2020
Davies Turner is now offering consultancy services on the Authorised Economic Operator programme following a surge in enquiries from existing and...
Davies Turner wins freight industry 'Oscar'
Date Added: 17 January 2020
The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Freight Service Awards have been organised annually for over 30 years and are rightly...
Davies Turner Ireland gains Authorised Economic Operator (AEO Customs) Accreditation
Date Added: 3 January 2020
Davies Turner Ireland (DTI) has been granted Authorised Economic Operator AEO (Type C) status by Irish Revenue, which entitles the company to benefit...
Davies Turner renews domestic distribution vehicle fleet
Date Added: 25 November 2019
Davies Turner, is undertaking a complete renewal of its domestic distribution vehicle fleet, operating from its main regional distribution hubs in...
Davies Turner shortlisted for two freight industry awards
Date Added: 11 November 2019
Davies Turner has been shortlisted in two categories of the UK's premier freight forwarding and logistics awards scheme.The British International...
Carriers need to develop greener supply chains
Date Added: 24 October 2019
With the cost of compliance to new low-sulphur regulations set to top $10bn in the first year alone, box lines need to pass through the expense. But...
Davies Turner recognised again in Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250
Date Added: 11 October 2019
Davies Turner Plc, the long-established international freight and logistics company, has again been recognised as one of the UK’s leading...
Davies Turner trainee recruitment programme enters 10th year
Date Added: 20 September 2019
The trainee recruitment programme operated by leading UK independent freight forwarder and logistics company Davies Turner & Co Ltd has entered...
Davies Turner remains positive about Turkish trade
Date Added: 31 July 2019
Despite the ongoing economic uncertainties in the country, combined with currency volatility and inflation, Turkey remains one of Davies...
Davies Turner’s Express China Rail Service exceeds expectations
Date Added: 26 June 2019
Davies Turner reports that its fixed-day, weekly rail import service for LCL cargoes from China is consistently delivering quicker transits than...
US-China trade war creates opportunities for Europe
Date Added: 17 June 2019
Of the $250 billion in Chinese exports subject so far to US tariffs, more than 80% will be captured by firms in other countries, with the EU set to...
China Rail exceeding expectations
Date Added: 14 June 2019
The rail service consistently provides quicker transits than those publicised and at just $120 per 1cbm / 500kgs, offers a competitive...
Davies Turner says European haulage capacity is less tight than a year ago
Date Added: 7 May 2019
In response to recent reports that available road haulage capacity in Europe is at its highest level in a decade, the UK’s leading independent...
Brexit update - 24th April 2019
Date Added: 24 April 2019
The new Brexit ‘flextension’ buys us some additional planning time, but extra time also means extra uncertainty for our partners and...
BTEC Intermediate Award in Multimodal International Freight Procedures
Date Added: 11 April 2019
Davies Turner’s 2017 Freight Forwarder Trainees are taking part in the British International Freight Association (BIFA) BTEC Intermediate Award...
Brexit - update (Monday, 25th March 2019)
Date Added: 25 March 2019
Developments concerning Brexit are changing daily, and it seems there are more options on the table than ever before, including two new possible...
Davies Turner’s Express China Rail Service breaks records
Date Added: 25 March 2019
Following an upgrade to its fixed-day, weekly rail import service for LCL cargoes from China, Davies Turner, the UK's leading independent freight...
BREXIT - The clock is ticking
Date Added: 21 March 2019
BREXIT - in the event of a no deal
Due to the ongoing uncertainty and with the 29th March fast approaching, we are being forced to move from...
Record time for China Rail
Date Added: 14 March 2019
While storm Gareth has been causing havoc this week closing the ports and delaying our ocean freight cargo, the Express China Rail service has been...
TSP - Transitional Simplified Procedures (Update September 2019)
Date Added: 1 March 2019
TSP was announced at the beginning of February, in time for the first proposed Brexit date. Transitional Simplified Procedures is a solution designed...
Freight sector concerned most shipper unprepared for Brexit
Date Added: 28 February 2019
A new UK government report this week highlighting that most UK shippers are unprepared for Brexit underlines the warnings freight and logistics...
John Adams returns to the DT family
Date Added: 26 February 2019
We welcome John Adams to our Ocean Management Team this week. John returns to the Davies Turner family following 6 years at MSC. John will replace...
Overland gains traction on Asia-Europe trade
Date Added: 13 February 2019
International freight forwarding company Davies Turner & Co Ltd offers less-than-container-load (LCL) and full-container-load (FCL) overland...
Apprentices microsite for BIFA
Date Added: 5 February 2019
Davies Turner welcome the news that The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and...
BREXIT - Are you ready?
Date Added: 16 January 2019
Speculation on the consequences and outcome of Brexit negotiations has reached a critical point but remains unclear.
In the event of a ‘No...
Brexit Update - December 2018
Date Added: 4 December 2018
On writing this article Parliament’s Meaningful Vote on Theresa May’s deal with the EU is set for December 11th following 5 days of...
Q4 The Perfect Storm
Date Added: 14 November 2018
As we near the end of 2018 there is a great deal to reflect upon and our minds are drawn to the challenges that the shipping industry continues to...
Leading freight forwarder sees increase in Brexit-related warehousing requests
Date Added: 1 November 2018
Davies Turner, the UK’s leading freight forwarder and logistics service provider, is seeing a definite upsurge in enquiries about the...
Davies Turner Air Cargo settle into their new home in Hillington Park
Date Added: 30 October 2018
Davies Turner Air Cargo has doubled its Hillington Park facilities to accommodate exceptional growth.
Davies Turner wins coveted IT award
Date Added: 29 October 2018
The IT strategy and planning department at Davies Turner, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarding and logistics company, has beaten off...
Brexit update - October 2018
Date Added: 22 October 2018
At the time of writing Brexit negotiations have stalled at the October EU Summit and plans for a November sign off on a deal have been scrapped....
Southampton port congestion eases
Date Added: 12 October 2018
The congestion that has hampered container handling activity at the Port of Southampton in recent weeks has eased considerably, with the UK’s...
Davies Turner adds another 11 apprentices
Date Added: 24 September 2018
Leading UK independent freight forwarder and logistics company Davies Turner & Co Ltd has recruited another 11 youngsters for this year’s...
Davies Turner remains positive on Turkish trade
Date Added: 28 August 2018
Davies Turner, the UK’s largest independent freight forwarding company, remains positive about the trading outlook for Turkey despite the...
Delays at Felixstowe
Date Added: 13 August 2018
Davies Turner reports that all Freight forwarders and their customers are continuing to face significant problems at the Port of Felixstowe, two...
Brexit - Potential Implications and Planning
Date Added: 10 August 2018
As we are all aware, there continues to be a considerable degree of uncertainty in respect of the outcome of Brexit negotiations.
Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
Date Added: 1 August 2018
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will begin a phased launch of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) in August 2018. CDS will replace the existing...
Mixed feelings on BREXIT white paper
Date Added: 23 July 2018
Responding to yesterday’s White Paper outlining the UK Government's proposed future relationship between the UK and European Union after...
#BREXIT - update July 2018
Date Added: 2 July 2018
We are now two years on from the result of the EU referendum. The impact of Brexit on business and the workforce is a primary concern for many.
Ocean Q3 Update
Date Added: 2 July 2018
As we approach Q3 2018 shipping lines are looking to mitigate the significant losses the industry has made during the first half of the year. Of the...
Training and development scheme 2018
Date Added: 12 June 2018
We are recruiting at all of our branches throughout the UK for our 2018 apprenticeship scheme. If you are graduating this summer, why not consider a...
German cabinet passes new toll legislation
Date Added: 6 June 2018
On 15 May, the German Federal Cabinet passed the proposal on the fifth Federal Road Toll Act (Bundesfernstraßenmautgesetz) by Transport...
Rising fuel prices affect Ocean surcharges
Date Added: 30 May 2018
With a sharp rise in fuel prices we are now seeing Shipping Lines impose an Emergency Bunker Surcharge (EBS) with levels currently ranging between...
Davies Turner is shipshape in Bristol!
Date Added: 29 May 2018
A new multi-user distribution centre has been developed in the UK, near Avonmouth, Bristol, by Davies Turner the UK's leading independent freight...
Navigating the FCL market
Date Added: 4 May 2018
Container shipping can be a complex business. Working consultatively with our customers to improve their supply chain is a constantly evolving...
Up to 250 Jobs created in Central Park - Bristol
Date Added: 3 May 2018
Davies Turner & Co Ltd started building their latest logistics centre last February. Located at Central Park in Severn Beach, the hub is now open...
Central Park Press Release
Date Added: 3 May 2018
Davies Turner & Co Ltd started building their latest logistics centre last February. Located at Central Park in Severn Beach, the hub is now open...
BREXIT uncertainty
Date Added: 2 May 2018
With one year to go until the UK leaves the European Union (EU) the final details of Brexit are starting to unravel. A high level political agreement...
Davies Turner goes east with express China rail service
Date Added: 25 April 2018
Davies Turner, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarding company, is adding an export LCL cargo service by rail from the UK to China one...
One year to BREXIT and we still have uncertainty
Date Added: 10 April 2018
Davies Turner notes that with less than a year now until the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is...
CDS replacing CHIEF
Date Added: 1 March 2018
The current system, the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF), will be replaced by the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). A phased...
Top rating for Gebruder Weiss
Date Added: 19 January 2018
Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) confirms the financial stability and top credit rating of the international logistics group Gebrüder Weiss / Top...
Davies Turner takes the plaudits for supply chain solutions
Date Added: 18 January 2018
Davies Turner, the UK's leading independent freight forwarder and logistics service provider, has been named as a winner in the Outsystems 2017...
NOVEMBER PEAK SEASON AIR FREIGHT DEMAND UP 8.8%
Date Added: 11 January 2018
Davies Turner is pleased to note that The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that...
IATA Reports Double Digit Demand Growth for Freight Continued in August
Date Added: 27 October 2017
Davies Turner notes that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets showing that demand,...
Port of Felixstowe Rail Improvements Receive Go-Ahead
Date Added: 25 October 2017
Davies Turner welcomes the news that the Port of Felixstowe’s plans for enhanced rail connections have been given the green light by the...
UK's future Customs, Excise and VAT regimes
Date Added: 24 October 2017
Publication of a White Paper, along with a Trade White Paper, paves the way for legislation that will ensure the UK is ready for the first day after...
Davies Turner adds 12 apprentices
Date Added: 15 September 2017
Leading independent freight services and logistics company Davies Turner & Co Ltd has again recruited a total of 12 A-level school leavers and...
Davies Turner is getting ship shape in Bristol
Date Added: 15 September 2017
Davies Turner is making excellent progress with its multimillion pound investment at Central Park at Avonmouth, Bristol where its new Distribution...
Davies Turner doubles capacity at Cumbernauld
Date Added: 3 September 2017
Scottish shippers now have even more reason to choose the freight forwarding and logistics services offered by Davies Turner, as the UK’s...