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Current information from Lamprecht Transport Ltd.
28.04.2022
egypt - imports only against letter of credit
Egypt has banned the payment method "cash against documents". As a result, imports must be settled using a letter of credit (L/C). The decree provides for a few exceptions, e.g. for courier consignments and for imports up to a value of USD 5,000. Please coordinate the procedure with your customers in Egypt in good time and open an L/C if necessary.
Your contact at Lamprecht Transport Ltd. will of course be happy to answer any questions you may have.
08.04.2022
New data required for airfreight shipments to Egypt
What is changing? For all shipments to Egypt, three data elements will be mandatory at MAWB and HAWB level as of April 15, 2022:
1. ACID number
2. Consignee Code issued by Egyptian tax authority
3. Consignor VAT or Registration number as issued by appropriate authority in exporter's home country.
In case of disregard the shipments cannot be accepted and no customs clearance will be possible.
28.03.2022
lamprecht transport ltd. again successfully sqas assessed
The Safety and Quality Assessment System SQAS is a standard of the European Chemical Industry Association. It is used to assess the quality, safety and environmental compatibility of logistics providers.
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Following last week's successful re-assessment, Lamprecht Transport Ltd. has been awarded for the fourth time in a row the SQAS certificate for its head office in Basel and the branch office in Pratteln, valid until 25 March, 2025.
07.01.2022
New working week in the United Arab Emirates
As of 10th January, 2022 the new working week in the UAE will be Monday to Friday, as the country tries to better align its working week with foreign markets.
27.12.2021
Chinese New Year 2022
On 1 February 2022, the Year of the Tiger begins in China. Traditionally, people visit their families in their hometowns during their holiday, which lasts at least a week, and only return to work after the holiday.
Chinese New Year has a significant impact on transport capacity. To make matters worse, new COVID outbreaks can be expected at any time, resulting in port terminal closures, flight cancellations and staff shortages.
Therefore, stay in touch with your contact person at Lamprecht Transport Ltd. and plan your shipments to and from China as early as possible.
23.12.2021
Air import services to Dalian airport suspended
Dalian airport authorities announced yesterday that with immediate effect no air import shipments will be accepted and handled till 31/Mar/2022. In other words, Dalian airport is closed for all air import services. These are severe prevention measures to avoid a Covid 19 spread.
Your air freight contact at Lamprecht Transport Ltd. will be happy to advise you on how your consignment can be re-routed. We will keep you informed of any updates.
