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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.

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.

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...

A world of opportunity awaits when considering exporting products from the UK to the USA. According to the stats from COMTRADE, the value of UK exports to the USA was US$57.72 billion in 2020. Many UK manufacturers see the potential of the US...

With the Australian and UK governments pursuing a free trade agreement, Australia has become an attractive market for a range of UK businesses. Australia has a similar legal framework to the UK and few barriers to entry. If your business is...

If you've looked into shipping cargo by sea, you've likely had to decide whether you’d use Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL) shipping. During transport, sea freight is kept safe within crates or containers; when you choose...

Whether you're a buyer or a seller, you may have come across several terms used throughout the order and shipping process when looking to ship goods internationally. Before ordering or selling, it's worth educating yourself on what these terms mean.

Exporting can open up new doors for many UK businesses. The rise in globalisation and the internet has made it easy for companies to grow their audience worldwide. International markets can expand your business long into the future if it's done...

We know that sometimes professionals use certain language, abbreviations or acronyms that aren’t always understood by others.

International trade and shipping is a complex world. More often than not, shippers must handle complex documentation across the globe, with laws changing depending upon the destination country. Incoterms help solve some of these complexities by...

International shipping is already complicated, but introducing hazardous and dangerous cargo into the equation requires even more work. But for good reason. Correctly shipping hazardous cargo is extremely important. Primarily because of the...