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Alchemy Recruitment have been a leading recruitment agency for the shipping industry for nearly 20 years, established in this sector since 1995. Throughout this long established career, Alchemy Recruitment has gained a reputation for efficient, professional service that offers all clients a good return on their investment. The high calibre of both candidates and employers that we attract are just further testament to the standard of service we offer.
This shipping blog has been assembled through the high level of expertise and knowledge of our specialist consultant and recruitment team. Here, we aim to provide you with the latest news and information about the shipping industry, from important changes to shipping regulations to awards and conferences, so that you remain in the know and can further your shipping employment potential.
As we have all seen in the news in recent weeks, commercial shipping has, over the years, been more and more at risk from several different quarters, be it piracy, terrorism or disputes between countries.
Comments by David Cohen - Recruitment Consultant - Shipping, Logistics & Supply Chain at Alchemy
Can you describe Breakbulk in a ‘Containershell’?
My colleague Danielle Williams and I were delighted to attend Breakbulk Bremen this year. It was our first visit to this conference, and we are pleased to report it was well worth the journey. The Breakbulk event is a conference specifically organised for professionals within the breakbulk/project logistics sector to develop relationships and partnerships across the globe and to discuss the developments within the breakbulk industry – we enjoyed a highly rewarding visit.
Deal or no deal?
With the March deadline for the UK leaving the European Union looming, the government is now creating contingency plans in the event of a ‘no-deal Brexit’. A particular worry for Transport Secretary Chris Grayling is the traffic jams surrounding the Port of Dover, the UK’s closest port to Europe. An immediate departure from the single market and customs union will result in extra checks for freight vehicles before entering Calais, Coquelles and Dunkirk.
