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Anyone involved in international trade has come across the term “HS Code”. Now whether you are an experienced shipper or taking your first international step, the classification of your goods is something you can’t afford to get wrong. HS codes,...

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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.

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.

Dangerous goods are defined as goods which are capable of causing harm to the health and safety of their environment when shipped. Shipping dangerous or hazardous goods by air has extra challenges. But its speed can open up exciting and profitable...

Every year, two-three per cent of the total cargo volume is delivered by air. While this may seem like a small percentage, it represents 35% of the total cargo value. Air freight is a vital part of global supply chains. Consumer expectations for...

One of the earliest decisions you'll have to make during the shipping process is between air and ocean freight. This decision determines how your cargo is delivered. In air freight, your shipment is carried out by a cargo plane, while in ocean...

The world of international shipping and logistics is fraught with risk. If you don't make informed and careful decisions, you could end up paying the price when shipping from China.

With UK food and drink exports exceeding £22.6 billion, it's never been more vital to have an expert managing the international distribution of your food products, especially if your products are temperature sensitive.

Food products have been the third most valuable commodity group traded internationally. In 2018 UK exports exceeded the £22.6 billion mark, while the United States imports about 15 per cent of its overall food supply.

With UK food and drink exports in excess of £22.6bn in 2018 and the figures released for H1 of 2019 showing a growth of 5.1% at 11.3bn, all indications are that British food and drink products are in high demand around the globe.