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• July 2008 US Customs continue to be committed to 100% scanning by 2012 - despite growing concerns!
  The US government department responsible for border protection and security, US Customs and Border Protection, confirmed their commitment to its Secure Freight Initiative (SFI) even though there are growing concerns that the measure will backfire and bring significant delays to world trade. SFI envisages 100% scanning of all US bound containers by 2012.
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• July 2008 Shipping Conference system for European trades ends 17th October 2008
  The last day of the Liner Conference Block Exception under European Union regulation is 17th October 2008. From 18th October the liner industry will be exposed to full competition law.
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• June 2008 GKN Freight Services finalists for Environmental Award
  Following a highly competitive selection process, GKN Freight Services is proud to announce that it has been selected, by the International Freighting Weekly (IFW), as a finalist in the Environmental Award category in their annual award programme. The IFW awards are seen as the U.K. industry “Oscars”, attracting all major transport and logistics service providers.
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• September 2007 US security plans for containers
  President George Bush has signed into law a bill requiring the blanket screening of all containers entering the US by 2012.
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• September 2007 GKN Freight Services recommended for ISO14001 status
  GKN Freight Services offices and warehouse facilities in the UK were recently audited by BSI and recommended for accreditation under the Environmental Standard ISO14001
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• June 2007 GKN Freight Services recognised for Supply Chain Excellence
  GKN Freight Services was a finalist in the prestigious IFW Annual Awards Programme.
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