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Turkey Currency Crisis and its Impact on Global Trade
If you’re a fan of holidays in Turkey, you’ll no doubt have been enjoying more affordable breaks away thanks to Turkey’s plummeting exchange rate...
Hugo Stinnes appoints John Good as UK Liner Agent for Transatlantic Liner Service
Hugo Stinnes Schiffahrt GmbH, now part of the MACS family, has appointed John Good Logistics as its UK general liner agent for it’s MPP...
Chinese Golden Week 2018 – What every importer needs to know
Just as the UK is getting back into a routine following the summer holidays and the kids going back to school, China is preparing for Golden Week -...
Government publishes no-deal Brexit Guidelines for British Businesses trading with the EU
Given that we don’t know what the trading arrangements between the UK and the EU post-Brexit will be, and with a no-deal scenario looking like a...
5 Signs that you Need a Freight Forwarder
Whether you're starting up a brand new venture or you've been dealing with your shipping needs so far, there are some clear signs that it might be...
5 Qualities to Look for in a Freight Forwarder
From freight forwarders with decades of experience to start-ups who specialise in a particular area, there's no shortage of freight forwarders to...
The Benefits Of Using An Outsourced Warehouse
Whether you're importing, exporting or both, using an outsourced warehouse facility can be a smart move for small business owners. Let's take a look...
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Importing from Turkey
The 2017 trade deal between Britain and Turkey means that many businesses may be considering importing from Turkey for the first time. This could be...
The New Customs Declaration Service – What you Need to Know
You may or may not be aware that in August 2018 HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) will begin a phased launch of a new Customs Declaration Service (CDS)....
Liverpool Port Congestion
There are significant delays at Liverpool Port as port operations slowed under the pressure of sudden and significant increases in containers...