When it comes to international shipping, there are two main transportation options available to you - sea freight and air freight. Each has its own...
Sea Freight or Air Freight – Which freight forwarding service should you choose?
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Importing from China in time for Christmas – How to make sure your goods arrive in time
The run-up to Christmas is a peak selling period for many traders and should be an opportunity for maximising profits. In December, buyers are ready...
A Guide to Importing from Turkey
The recently announced new trade deal between Britain and Turkey means there's never been a better time to consider importing from Turkey, Europe's...
New edition of BIFA’s Standard Trading Conditions will launch on 1st October 2017.
The new edition of the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Standard Trading Conditions will launch on 1st October 2017. The terms...
Car Shipping: Which is better? RoRo shipping or Container Shipping?
If you're looking into car shipping or vehicle shipping, you're probably wondering which is the best way to do it? Whether you need to ship a single...
Chinese Golden Week – How does it affect importing from China?
Chinese National Day is celebrated on the 1st of October every year to commemorate the founding of the People’s Republic of China. While in the UK,...
Importing from China – Five Mistakes to Avoid
Importing from China has never been easier, thanks to trade websites like goodada.com and Alibaba.com. However, if you’re a novice importer, there...
What are Shipping Incoterms and what do they all mean?
Incoterms are an internationally recognised set of instructions used in the global transportation of goods. They define the division of...
Less than container load (LCL) Shipments – How does it work?
So, you’ve sourced your supplier, signed off the product sample, and you’re ready to place your order and arrange the shipping service. But what do...
What is an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and do you need one?
The term Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) is an internationally recognised quality standard demonstrating the company’s role in the international...
