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Are you thinking of using sea freight services but want to weigh the pros and cons first? Learn more in our robust guide which covers all important aspects of sea freight. What is sea freight? Sea freight is cheaper than air freight and takes longer comparatively....

If you’re looking to ship international cargo, you have two main options: you can transport your goods by air freight or sea freight. But how do you know which one to go for? Exploring the factors that come into making the decision on how to ship can help you make the...

An estimated 5,000 short term HGV Drivers from the EU are set to be granted a temporary Visa so they can start moving goods around the UK from around the second week of November. The shortfall in HGV Drivers, estimated by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) is around...

Whilst full customs border check on imports will begin on January 1, 2022, October 1st 2021 see the first significant change in procedures affecting and businesses importing food, drink and other goods from the EU into the UK. This is Phase 1. Are you aware and ready?...

We are expecting the prices for Container Freight to remain high for at least the next 18-months if not two years. Companies that ship products, components and raw materials via this method need to be prepared for high prices and rate increases at the beginning of the...

3rd party warehousing (also known as 3rd party logistics or 3PL) can help you store and manage your goods as your business scales. Outsourcing to a 3rd party warehouse can bring expanding businesses many benefits, including cost reductions. However, when choosing...

Being able to accurately locate and track your air or sea freight is of paramount importance to you as a business and for us as your forwarder. It means you can plan; we can manage. Knowing at any time, where your goods are, anywhere in the world, and what the onward...

What are the Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards? The Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards Or BRCGS is the go-to trade association for all UK retailers. The BRCGS has a core focus on making a positive impact and difference to the retail industry in...

Air freight is a fast and efficient way to transport urgent cargo and consignments to your customers globally. However, there are many options to consider and not all goods can be transported using this method. Knowing how air freight works is essential for any...

ABOUT THE BRCGS BRCGS is a leading brand and consumer protection organisation, used by over 29,000 certified suppliers in over 130 countries. The BRCGS Standard is a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognised certification program which others may previously know...

Businesses that need to transport freight from China to the UK have experienced some turbulence in recent months. This has come in the form of three challenges: Brexit, COVID-19, and the pandemic. Widespread disruption has ensued in terms of container shortages,...