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. Independent and family-owned . Over 100 years of activity in the freight industry . Provides advanced supply chain management services Founded in 1913 by Ernest Sommer, World Transport Agency (WTA) has over a century of experience working in the...

Collectively the UK imports well over £90 billion worth of goods from the Far East and yet it can be a minefield for even the seasoned shipper, who ships from various locations, such as China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia etc.

Efficient logistics and cost management are the priority for every company’s supply chain. Yet, businesses that export internationally often focus only on their shipping rates when it comes to reducing their costs. This is especially true for...

The Demise of the Freight Forwarder - fact or fiction? As an industry, freight forwarding is often criticised for being slow to adopt technology and new ways of doing business. Whilst there may be some truth in this sentiment, to say there is a...

The U.S. food market, now approaching $100 MM in annual sales, continues to grow consistently with no signs of slowing down. The opportunity is ripe for you as a European food exporter to start or increase your food product offering to the U.S....

The pace of the global market is accelerating at an incredible rate. Through globalisation and technology, we are gaining access to consumer groups all over the world. And, we are now also able to bring the goods of different countries into our own.

For businesses, the ability to ship goods internationally has opened the door to endless opportunities. But, it has also opened a Pandora’s Box of questions in regards to where to ship in or out of. What is the best country to ship to? Why should...

With the Frankfurt Book Fair nearly upon us, the excitement amongst those in the publishing industry is growing. A fantastic opportunity for networking, the Frankfurt Book Fair allows like-minded businesses to mingle, to explore new opportunities,...

The more globalised the world becomes, the more access businesses are getting to overseas markets. Boarders are opening up, trade agreements are being signed, and companies who are willing to put in the hard yards now have the ability to expand...

Our environment is our most important asset, so we should all be increasingly environmentally-conscious. Global warming is altering the way we think about our impact on the world.

Getting your products from A to B can be a daunting process. With so many different factors in play that need to be considered and organised, it can rattle even the coolest of people.