Industry Insight Archives : Freight Companies

10 Amazing and Innovative ways to use a Shipping Container

Jun 23, 2017

Shipping containers serve a pretty useful function, helping to transport goods safely across the world. However, when they come to the end of their...

Bulgaria: UK Trade Guide to importing and exporting to and from Bulgaria

Jun 23, 2017

While Bulgaria is unlikely to be the first country that comes to mind when thinking about importing and exporting, it’s actually an important trade...

9 ways a freight forwarder adds value to the global supply chain

Jun 13, 2017

Some might consider the services of a freight forwarder a non-essential shipping expense – however, a good freight forwarder can add exceptional...

What Does Brexit Mean for the Shipping Industry?

May 23, 2017

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?

May 22, 2017

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

May 16, 2017

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?

May 2, 2017

A freight forwarder is a company that organises the movement of goods around the world on behalf of an organisation or individual. Sounds simple...

10 global trends that affect supply and demand in the container shipping industry

Apr 25, 2017

The container shipping industry is precariously balanced, with many different factors playing a part in its potential growth or decline. Let’s look...