Why Hire A Freight Forwarding Company?
Hiring a Freight Forwarding company can allow your business to focus on what you are good at knowing your goods are safe and well looked after. Importing and exporting are essential components of many businesses and more and more companies are looking to expand their business outside of the UK. International shipping could present brilliant
Exporting From the UK
Expansion into international markets can offer huge opportunities for UK businesses. Finding and developing new supply chain exportation routes for products is truly a fantastic avenue for business expansion. Companies around the world may be looking for a wide variety of goods that is in turn exactly what you are offering. Trading internationally is very
Differences Between Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers
Traditionally there are some differences between freight forwarders and brokers but often the roles of the two are interchangeable and adapted to suit the bespoke needs of the client. For many importers and exporters the more important of the two categories when transporting goods is freight forwarding, although this can vary from business to business.
How Customs Clearance Charges Work?
When importing goods from outside the EU you will have to pay duties and taxes to UK Customs in order to have your goods released into the country, it’s the cost of doing business. If you decide to become an importer there are a number of things you will have to consider, this may range
Role of clearing and forwarding agents in sea cargo
Moving cargo by sea is more cost effective than air freight and is often the most suitable method of transport for international goods for both LCL and full load cargo. The freight forwarder oversees the entire process of cargo movement, organizing the most suitable port schedules and negotiating the best rates available on the market.
Role of Clearing and Forwarding Agents in Air Cargo
Though typically a more expensive means of transport than by sea, air freight is quick and ideal for moving goods that are time sensitive and have tight delivery schedules. A freight forwarder will oversee this entire process, negotiating rates, coordinating transport and assisting with the necessary customs formalities. They will ensure that goods are accompanied
What does a Freight Forwarder do and do you need one?
With an ever-expanding global economy, the import and export of goods and services is becoming a central part of modern business. However, navigating the ins and outs of this ever-changing market can be a challenge for companies looking to expand into the global venue. That is where a freight forwarder comes in. What is
London Gateway Open for Business
After more than a decade of planning the UK’s newest deep sea container port London Gateway is now open. Built by Dubai- owned company DP World at an estimated cost of 1.5 billion the port is capable of handling the largest container ships as well as providing a logistics hub for the 21st century. Despite
New Packing Regulations
The problem of poor packing of inter-modal transport has been an issue for some time and this is set to continue with ever larger container ships set to arrive at UK ports. With so many containers on a single vessel the risk of fire or contamination as well as potential instability presents an ever increasing
Shipping Mergers and Vessel Sharing
The container shipping industry has experienced significant structural changes in the last few years with many of the major players involved in vessel sharing agreements and also potential mergers. The latest of these mergers is between Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV who have signed an agreement that would potentially make them the 4th largest shipping company in