With Covid and Brexit, the last year hasn’t been great for business. For importers and exporters, supply chain cost reduction has become an essential point of focus, making European freight services, such as groupage and multi-modal freight, increasingly popular. But...
If you’re relatively new to the import/export business, there will be freighting terms that you may need explaning. And one of the most commonly queried is multi-modal freight. So, what is multi-modal freight? And could it benefit your business? Everything You Need to...
With just a few weeks now before the January 1st commencement of Brexit, there is still a huge amount of uncertainty. The Prime Minister is continuing to negotiate terms with Europe, and agreement looks a long way off. While this complicates matters for anyone trying...
Pallet shipping can be one of the most cost-effect ways to move freight. The materials are cheap. The method is simple. And it’s easy to find a good freighter to work with. But it comes with one major drawback – you have to work out how to pack the things! Preparing a...
Managing overheads is always a priority in business. But with the UK back in recession after more than a decade of relative stability, many businesses are being forced to take further cost-cutting measures. And for those who work in the import/export sector, haulage...
Whether you’re sending freight to Spain or a more local or distant destination, if you’re dealing with large quantities of goods, palletising always makes sense. Unfortunately, it only takes a minor packing error for your beautifully prepared shipment to arrive at its...
Freight is one of the most important considerations for anyone working in the import/export trade. The speed in which you can get your goods from A to B, and the condition in which they reach their destination can have a serious impact on your company’s reputation....
With the unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19, you’d be forgiven for forgetting that ‘Brexit’ is still very much on the agenda. On the first of January 2021, the UK will no longer be party to the European free trade agreement. So, what does that mean for...
Known as the superpower of Europe, Germany is the UK's second largest export market for goods and services. And was the UK’s second largest trading partner in 2019, accounting for more than 10% of all UK trade. In the typical year, Germany exports more than £78...
Spain is currently the UK’s 7th most important trading partner. In an average year, the UK will purchase £31,302 million of goods from Spain and export a further £16,115 million to Spanish markets. For a British import/export specialist, Spain presents an attractive...
Whether you’re looking to start an import/export business, or seeking a new territory to work with, it can be handy to know a little about what other people are doing and what your intended market is known for. As one of the UK’s major trading partners, Italy holds a...
Whether you’re sending freight to Italy, Spain, Portugal or China, the one hurdle you will always need to confront is customs. It is a compulsory part of shipping goods from one country to another. Both export and import and clearance are essential if you wish to send...
