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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...

10 global trends that affect supply and demand in the container shipping industry
The container shipping industry is precariously balanced, with many different factors playing a part in its potential growth or decline. Let’s look...

New freight forwarding office in Bradford
We are delighted to announce that John Good Logistics will open its own office in Bradford on Monday 24 April 2017 as the next phase of our freight...

10 essential questions to ask your freight forwarder
Choosing the right freight forwarder to trust with the movement of your goods is key to streamlined importing and exporting. And if you’re a...

A simple guide to the April 2017 Carrier Alliances and how the changes affect UK imports and exports
If you’ve heard about the changes to carrier alliances over the past few weeks, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. The latest shake-up...