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5 signs it’s time to find a new freight forwarder
Changing your freight forwarder can feel like a hassle, especially if you’ve built up a relationship with your current forwarder over a number of...
10 Amazing and Innovative ways to use a Shipping Container
Shipping containers serve a pretty useful function, helping to transport goods safely across the world. However, when they come to the end of their...
Bulgaria: UK Trade Guide to importing and exporting to and from Bulgaria
While Bulgaria is unlikely to be the first country that comes to mind when thinking about importing and exporting, it’s actually an important trade...
9 ways a freight forwarder adds value to the global supply chain
Some might consider the services of a freight forwarder a non-essential shipping expense – however, a good freight forwarder can add exceptional...
Stewart Oades joins John Good Group as Deputy Chairman
The John Good Group, headquartered in Hull, is delighted to announce that Stewart Oades has been appointed Deputy Chairman as the next step in its...
What Does Brexit Mean for the Shipping Industry?
The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has created much uncertainty within the shipping industry, both in the UK and among its trade partners...
How Many Pallets Fit in a Shipping Container?
When thinking about shipping goods internationally, one of the key considerations is planning how to pack your cargo into a shipping container to...
The Essential Guide to Importing for First Timers
If you’re looking into how to import items to the UK, it’s likely that you’re feeling overwhelmed by the process. There’s a lot for would-be...
What is a Freight Forwarder and does your business need one?
A freight forwarder is a company that organises the movement of goods around the world on behalf of an organisation or individual. Sounds simple...
Delays at world’s busiest container port as Shanghai struggles with congestion
Dense fog, high volumes and the impact of changes to carrier alliances last month are causing congestion at Shanghai’s Yangshan Port, the world’s...