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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,...

In the face of modern global economic challenges and opportunities, the UK government is attempting to drive transformative growth in service and goods exports. Their 2021 export strategy contained an ambitious goal to achieve £1 trillion in exports...

When it comes to global trade, Malaysia is a prominent player in the market and businesses have started considering Malaysia as a preferred destination for importing goods. With a GDP of more than $850 billion, Malaysia is one of the wealthiest...

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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.

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...

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 than in 2022. Rising costs, paper shortages and uncertainty because of COVID-19 continues to hit the sector hard.

Much has been said about the growth of the Middle Eastern and North African market over the last 10-15 years. UK food exports jumped a staggering 62.3% between 2009 and 2019, before progress was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cost-effective shipments can be a critical part of a business's bottom line. With too many additional charges, it can become difficult to justify the costs of getting goods from point A to point B.

Incoterms are globally recognised codes that help shippers understand when ownership is transferred from the buyer to the seller. These are important because they help answer the question of who is liable for any risk or costs during the journey. ...

Every day, thousands of cargo containers leave Chinese docks to deliver imported materials and products to customers. However, if you’re looking to import sea freight from China, you’ll first have to choose whether you want your cargo shipped as...