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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...

As one of the largest export markets for the UK, the US is an exciting opportunity for businesses. The United Nations COMTRADE database valued the trade lane at nearly $57bn in 2021, and that’s with the unprecedented disruption caused by COVID-19....

Exporting product out of the United Kingdom is a time consuming and logistically challenging process. There are plenty of places to become unstuck and encounter extra charges which impact your bottom line. Taking time to consider your options and...

Thinking of using air freight for your shipments from the UK to USA? I don’t blame you. It’s the quickest way to get valuable cargo across the Atlantic, which can open many previously unachievable business opportunities.

There is no doubt that with globalisation, business supply chains are increasing in complexity. Competition is rising and growth targets need to be met. So firms are moving into new markets, sourcing raw materials from new locations, or even moving...

Air cargo screening is the process of analysing the contents of a shipment before it is taken onboard a plane, to ensure it is compliant with safety and security regulations.

Innovation in any sector is inevitable. When it comes to logistics, it’s surprising there hasn’t been more of it over the years, in an industry worth €5.725 trillion in 2020.

At WTA Group, it is our people who possess the skill, knowledge and passion for delivering customer excellence which is our USP in logistics. Through our Freight Account Manager James Micklethwaite, WTA has built a specialism on the UK to USA trade...

Logistical supply chain management in the publishing industry has never been more challenging. Rising costs, paper shortages and uncertainties such as COVID-19 and the Red Sea diversion of 2024 hit the sector hard.

International shipping can get complicated quickly. With each country having unique requirements and regulations, many businesses will turn to Customs Brokers to make the process easier.