For UK importers and exporters, choosing between priority and standard air freight is rarely just about speed. There are margins to consider and customer expectations, not to mention complete supply chain efficiency. For most customers, the choice comes down to three...
In international trade, freight movement is often complained of as the most costly expense. But one of the reasons for that is that people group all of their logistics fees together. Not just what they pay their freight forwarder, but customs, tax, duties,...
If you regularly import goods from Europe, delivery is a big consideration. You have to weigh up the advantages between speed, volume, and cost, which is complicated by the fact that there are so many different shipment types available. But if you’re not a company...
Germany has long been known as Europe’s industrial powerhouse. So many of the world’s leading manufacturers are based there, from Volkswagen to Siemens AG, and they’re operating complex production networks, which require tightly coordinated supply chains. Frequently...
Transporting industrial machinery has always been a challenge. You can’t simply pop it in a pallet and away to go. You need specialist equipment, precise planning, regulatory knowledge, and coordination across multiple parties. So, if you’re shipping oversized...
There’s been a lot in the travel press about the introduction of the EU’s upcoming Entry/Exit System (EES), but the focus has mainly been on passengers. While the impact on airports, holidaymakers, and passport queues is a valid concern, of equal interest is its...
If you regularly send freight to Europe, you may have already heard that new road tolls are being implemented across the EU. Pushed ahead by the Eurovignette directive, toll systems are being widely recalculated based on CO2 emissions, rather than just distance or...
If you need to ship freight between the UK and Germany, there are a range of transport options available. It’s not just about finding the lowest price, but finding the service that best meets your needs. How long it will take, whether you can track it, the reliability...
Exporting to the EU has changed dramatically since Brexit. Customs controls are tighter, VAT rules are more nuanced, and each EU country has its own procedures and import thresholds to navigate. So, whether you’re sending a single shipment or regular truckloads, there...
Technology is influencing everything just now, and freight forwarding is no exception. But unlike some other industries, the impact on European freight services is proving rather positive. The industry has had a lot to deal with in recent years, with growing...
Italy is one of the UK’s top ten most important trading partners. We export everything from cars and gas turbines to aircraft parts and pharmaceutical products, to a value of around £18.7 billion annually. So, if you’re looking for a new territory to work with, Italy...
Sustainability is becoming an increasing priority for all businesses. But it’s not an easy thing to manage when your business relies upon the movement of freight around Europe. The logistics sector is fuel-hungry almost by default, so building sustainability into your...
