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In today's dynamic and competitive business landscape, companies face the crucial decision of how to manage their supplier relationships effectively. Two main approaches are often considered: supplier diversification and supplier consolidation. Each...

Recently the UK government has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the US state of Florida; with the state joining the ranks of Washington, Utah, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Indiana who all have laid out...

When it comes to global trade, Malaysia is a prominent player in the market and businesses have started considering Malaysia as a preferred destination for importing goods. With a GDP of more than $850 billion, Malaysia is one of the wealthiest...

You could be forgiven for head scratching at that title.

In 2023, it’s very easy to answer that question. Yes. China remains successfully positioned with a lucrative value proposition for shippers. Materials and manufacture for an unbeatable price, supported by world-leading infrastructure.

It’s a truth universally known that there is nothing quite like a printed book. Despite the rise of e-books, podcasts, audiobooks and all other new-fangled digital ways of putting words out in the world, printed books continue to defy the odds and...

No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, it is undeniable that the UK economy is facing turbulent times. If the various news headlines and forecasts are to be believed, the UK is expected to spend a large portion of 2023 in an economic...

The great sustainability debate has dominated the media in recent times, whether it’s political targets or personal missions, we are all asking ourselves: how can we be kinder to our planet? Nevertheless, as the conversations evolve and consumers...

The forecast for growth from the plant-based food and drink sector over the next 10 years is compelling. Across so many Western economies, plant-based products are the new kids in town, with a mostly young and affluent consumer base driving the...

Blank or void sailing: A definition Blank or void sailings are when a cargo ship cancels its call at a port they were scheduled to visit.

When your company is new to exporting, understanding UK customs clearance and the documents associated can feel daunting.

Sea freight is comfortably the most common transport option for shippers in international freight. Total ocean freight tonnage moving through UK ports in the first quarter of 2022 totalled 111.8 million tonnes. It’s estimated that 80% of world goods...