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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...
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...
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,...
