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Why You Should Consider Port-Centric Logistics

Jul 20, 2018

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

Jul 12, 2018

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?

Jun 14, 2018

Quick AnswerA bill of lading is a legal document issued by a carrier that confirms receipt of goods for shipment and outlines the terms of their...

Why We Ask You For An EORI Number

May 31, 2018

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...

LCL or FCL – Which Freight Forwarding Service Is Right For You?

May 21, 2018

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,...

7 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Beverage Logistics Partner

May 2, 2018

Whether you want to ship beverages to a buyer or import them for use in your own business, choosing the right company to deal with shipping and the...

7 Reasons why you should consider Air Freight for your next shipment

Apr 13, 2018

Shipping by sea is well-known for being cheaper than shipping by air, which is why many automatically use it as their preferred method. However,...

5 Reasons why a Freight Forwarder will make shipping easier

Apr 6, 2018

Like most things we choose to outsource, if you manage shipping for your business, using a freight forwarder should make your life easier. But how...

5 Mistakes to Avoid when working with a new freight forwarder

Apr 3, 2018

So you’ve decided it’s time to work with a freight forwarder to make shipping for your business simple, but have you thought about how you make the...