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Incoterms, or International Commercial Terms, play a hugely significant role in international logistics. The terms a deal is completed on can have a big impact on the overall price and the margins of the consignor and consignee. They are also some...

When importing and exporting, no one wants to add extra complexities such as delays and additional cargo fees. Due to the complex nature of importing and exporting, delays are relatively common in the process. From congestion at ports to dangerous...

Are you currently shipping a container that has a lot of empty space? Do you have trouble meeting your FCL shipping requirements? Have you considered an LCL (Less-than Container Load) service that is flexible and a cost-effective supply chain...

. 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.

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....

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,...

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.