Over the past few decades, sea freight shipping has seen huge developments. This has meant sea ports have had to also grow and develop, to be able to match and facilitate the growing demand. Major sea ports all over the world have had to adapt to cater to the needs of industry operators. But not […]
The UK is moving towards a single customs platform, to help streamline its processes and strengthen them for the future. For 30 years, entry declarations for import and export have been processed on the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) software system. On 30th September, this system was switched off for import declarations […]
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When you’re sending items internationally, you’ll often be working within a timeframe. So, it’s important to find the right shipping method to suit your schedule. How long your international shipment takes will depend on a range of factors, including the size of the shipment, what you’re shipping and where you’re shipping it to and from. […]
There are many factors that can affect how much a shipper will have to pay for sea freight services. Rates to ship by sea will change and it can be tricky for a shipper to plan ahead to budget for their future shipments. However, knowing what influences sea freight rates can help shippers to prepare […]
4G has already vastly improved logistics, but 5G promises to open up even more opportunities. As 5G becomes more available across the globe, everyone from international shipping companies to manufacturers are seeing how new technologies can improve the supply chain, cutting costs and saving time. Thanks to the minimal latency and high response rate of […]
On the 1st April 2022, a new Plastic Packaging Tax was implemented, in an effort to encourage UK businesses to utilise more recycled plastic packaging. This is the first of two Government initiatives to improve the green credentials of UK businesses, with the Extended Producer Responsibility regulation set to come into force in 2023. Below, […]
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Construction workers in Tallinn, Estonia were stunned when they came across an 80-ft long ship that has been lost for 700 years just 5 feet beneath street level. The vessel would have sunk near to where the mouth of the Härjapea river once was. Now on the Estonian coast near the Baltic Sea, the area was […]
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Shipping rates are due to be higher in 2022 than ever before. There is a combination of factors that have resulted in these increased costs. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause issues globally, with delays caused by understaffing at ports, airports, and all through the supply chain. We’ve seen ports forced to shut down and […]
There are certain trends that are set to occur or continue into 2022 which will either create positive opportunities for supply chains or could cause problems that will need to be dealt with. Advances in technology, developments in staffing, and consequences of the climate crisis and pandemic will all affect international freight forwarding in 2022. […]
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There are certain dates every year that can cause delays to international freight shipping. If you regularly import and export goods internationally, then you will need to be aware of these dates so you can prepare accordingly and avoid any disruptions to your supply chain. Below are some of the most important dates in 2022 […]
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