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Why You Should Consider Port-Centric Logistics
When goods are imported by sea freight the next step of their journey is often delivery to inland storage depots and distribution centres, for...

The Simple Guide to Shipping Hazardous And Dangerous Goods
The shipping of hazardous and dangerous goods is a specialised area that is understandably subject to strict regulation, meaning plenty of...

What Is A Bill Of Lading? And Why Do I Need It?
If you're looking into importing or exporting goods by sea, then you might have come across the term 'Bill of Lading' and be wondering what this...
John Good Logistics named Best Family Owned Freight Forwarder Company 2018
We are delighted to announce that John Good Logistics was selected from a shortlist of 18 companies and has been awarded not one but two awards at...

Why We Ask You For An EORI Number
When you book a freight forwarder to take care of shipping your goods, one of the pieces of information you'll be asked for is an EORI number. Let's...

Carriers Introducing ‘Emergency Bunker Surcharge’
Shipping Lines have started to introduce Emergency Bunker Surcharges as the cost of Fuel increases. Various shipping lines are in the process of...

LCL or FCL – Which Freight Forwarding Service Is Right For You?
When considering your freight forwarding shipping options, you're likely to come across the terms LCL and FCL. FCL refers to a Full Container Load,...

7 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Beverage Logistics Partner
Whether you want to ship beverages to a buyer or import them for use in your own business, choosing the right company to deal with shipping and the...

7 Reasons why you should consider Air Freight for your next shipment
Shipping by sea is well-known for being cheaper than shipping by air, which is why many automatically use it as their preferred method. However,...

5 Reasons why a Freight Forwarder will make shipping easier
Like most things we choose to outsource, if you manage shipping for your business, using a freight forwarder should make your life easier. But how...