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What’s Happening to Container Freight Prices?
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...
Best Practices For Selecting & Managing A Third Party Warehouse
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...
Keeping Your Shipment Visible 24/7 With Real Time, Global Track And Trace
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 is a Membership of the BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) for?
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...
How Does Air Freight Work?
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...
Brexit Border Check: Are the Extra 6 Months Enough for the Retail Industry?
Anybody involved in the British food industry felt relief last week after the government informed us of an additional delay of six months to the introduction of import border checks. Clearly port infrastructure and customs systems are quite a way off completion with...
TARGETING RETAIL LOGISTICS SECTOR AND BRAND REPUTATION COMPLIANCE STANDARDS (BRCGS) MEMBERS
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...
Road Freight From China to the UK
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,...
Importance Of Understanding INCOTERMS
Curious to learn more about INCOTERMS? Read our handy guide to everything you need to know. What Are INCOTERMS? INCOTERMS were produced by the ICC (or International Chamber of Commerce) to replace some of the contractual words and phrases that are commonly used by...
CONNECTING CHINA, EUROPE AND THE UK BY ROAD
SAY HELLO TO THE SILK ROAD COVID-19 and the Pandemic has caused immeasurable disruption of shipping which has led to a growing requirement for diversification in terms of transport down the Europe and Asia trade channel. It’s true to say that China to EU/ UK Rail...
THE AMCO TRUCK FLEET TAKES SOLAR TECHNOLOGY ON THE ROAD
Road Transport is one of the biggest sources of pollution in the UK, contributing to poor air quality, noise disturbance, congestion and climate change and is a significant contributor to Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Both individuals and Businesses can all take actions...
How has COVID-19 affected International Logistics?
The ongoing pandemic continues to be a challenge for many businesses globally and it is uncertain when it, or the new precautions and measures to fight it, will come to an end. With this in mind, we have continued to innovate and improve our own methods as a reliable...
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