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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...

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The People’s Republic of China is one of the world’s largest traders, with the nation holding the record for the world’s largest exporter of goods since 2009. As a result, importing goods from China is almost inevitable for modern traders.

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...

Importing goods into the UK is a 3-part process. The first being placing an order with your international supplier and the supplier packing the goods and delivering it to the origin port. The second part is when the freight forwarder transports your...

China has been part of the World Trade Organisation since December 2001 and has consistently pushed to lower tariffs and abolish market impediments where possible. This is a promising proposition for those looking to develop products in an easy and...

Organisations wishing to complete business trade between China and the UK need to abide by a series of requirements that are crucial to ensuring smooth business practices.

Do you know whether you should be importing via Full-Container Load (FCL) or Less-Than-Container Load (LCL)? Often supply-chain logistics can be confusing - especially for new businesses looking to import goods from the other side of the world.

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...