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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) represents a lucrative market for European exporters looking to expand. Offering exciting opportunities across multiple sectors. With an easily accessible location, great infrastructure, and business-friendly...

The UAE stands as a growing trade partner for UK businesses. With excellent logistical infrastructure, a shared language and large expatriate and tourist population, you can see why.

The vital aspect that gives air freight its advantage over other transportation methods is speed. Everyone using air freight is doing so for speed. It’s not competitive on cost against sea freight.

For medium-sized food and drink exporters looking to expand into the Middle East, this market presents both exciting opportunities and notable, but not insurmountable, challenges.

International supply chains are a key component in the success or failure of an organisation. Optimised effectively, and they can be a genuine source of competitive advantage. But inefficient and expensive supply chains are a drain on resources,...

The recent upheaval on international freight rates has left shippers extremely frustrated. Understandably so. The latest rate surge in May 2024 means there have now been significant 4 rate surges in the last 4 years.

Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, are a vital part of international trade agreements. Introduced by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), these terms simplify shipping practices and allocate responsibilities between buyers and...

Expanding your food and drink brand into international markets can be a game-changer but comes with challenges.

In the complex and recently volatile world of international shipping, businesses must manage costs effectively. Supply chain costs and more specifically, freight rates, are a key part of that.

These days, business innovators are rightly viewing their supply chain as an opportunity for competitive advantage. For international logistics professionals, the challenge isn't just about moving goods from one point to another but doing so in a...

Having been implemented in June 2023, the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme has now been in force for over 12 months and represents a significant opportunity for importing and exporting businesses in the UK. The scheme replaced the...

In recent times, the air freight sector has been undergoing a dramatic shift, as ecommerce traffic continues to expand at an unprecedented rate. It is currently estimated that 50% of airline cargo capacity is occupied by the ecommerce market, which...