Have you heard the term Third Party Logistics (3PL) and wondered what it means? 3PL (sometimes referred to as TPL) is when a company outsources...
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What is a Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL) and does your business need one?
Are you considering outsourcing your transportation options to a third party logistics provider (3PL)? If so, you’ll need to have a good...
GUIDE: Calculating Chargeable Weight for Shipments – Actual Weight vs Volumetric Weight
If you're planning on shipping an FCL (Full Container Load) shipment, then weight won't usually be a factor to consider when working out your...
Importing from Turkey in the event of a No-Deal Brexit
If the UK does ultimately leave the EU with no deal in April 2019, then customs formalities will be required for movements between EU & UK. The...
What is an Arab CofO?
An Arab CofO – or Arab Certificate of Origin – is an international trade document that is required for goods that are being exported to Arab League...
How to calculate VAT & Duty on goods imported from outside the EU
If you're planning on importing goods from outside of the EU, then VAT & Duty are two expenses that you need to factor into your costings. It...
CHECKLIST: A Guide for UK Customs Clearance of Goods
Just the word 'customs' can be enough to strike fear into any importer or exporter – especially if they're new to the process. But there's no reason...
What is an EUR1 certificate?
If you're considering exporting or importing from/to the UK with a country that has a trade agreement with the EU, you need to know about the EUR1....
What is an ATR1 certificate?
If you're considering importing from or exporting to Turkey then you'll need to familiarise yourself with the ATR1 certificate. This certificate –...
The World’s Most Beautiful Ports
Shipping ports aren't generally known for being the prettiest of places. They're often found in the waterside industrial areas of cities, and the...