If you’re a fan of holidays in Turkey, you’ll no doubt have been enjoying more affordable breaks away thanks to Turkey’s plummeting exchange rate...
Turkey Currency Crisis and its Impact on Global Trade
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Chinese Golden Week 2018 – What every importer needs to know
Just as the UK is getting back into a routine following the summer holidays and the kids going back to school, China is preparing for Golden Week -...
The New Customs Declaration Service – What you Need to Know
You may or may not be aware that in August 2018 HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) will begin a phased launch of a new Customs Declaration Service (CDS)....
Liverpool Port Congestion
There are significant delays at Liverpool Port as port operations slowed under the pressure of sudden and significant increases in containers...
Carriers Introducing ‘Emergency Bunker Surcharge’
Shipping Lines have started to introduce Emergency Bunker Surcharges as the cost of Fuel increases. Various shipping lines are in the process of...
The 2018 Conference Guide: Must-attend Events for Buyers and Managers of Imports and Exports
Attending a conference can be a useful way to gain industry knowledge, insight and important new contacts. If your role involves dealing with...
Importing from China? Here’s your quick, no-nonsense guide to how Chinese New Year could affect your supply chain
It’s never too early to be prepared for a disruption to the supply chain, and as we’re approaching December and we’re all thinking of Christmas,...
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...
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...
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,...