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A Guide to Importing from Turkey

Oct 5, 2017

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.

Sep 29, 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?

Sep 26, 2017

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?

Sep 21, 2017

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

Sep 7, 2017

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?

Aug 3, 2017

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?

Jul 26, 2017

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?

Jul 19, 2017

The term Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) is an internationally recognised quality standard demonstrating the company’s role in the international...