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Sea freight is comfortably the most common transport option for shippers in international freight. Total freight moving through UK ports in Q2 of 2024 alone totalled 108 million tonnes, the overwhelming majority of which is sea freight. These are...

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. Rising costs, paper shortages and uncertainties such as COVID-19 and the Red Sea diversion of 2024 hit the sector hard.

Much has been said about the growth of the Middle Eastern market for exports over the last 10-15 years. It's a market in which opportunities have ballooned for UK businesses looking to trade internationally.

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...

In the last few months, exports from the UK to North America have become increasingly volatile. The combination of equipment shortages, port congestion, and other issues have led to a perfect storm of complications. Shippers are facing delays,...

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...

One of the most significant benefits of booking ocean freight shipments from a reputable team like WTA is the extra flexibility, efficiency, and transparency you gain. Ocean freight forwardings offered by WTA allow you to focus on your services and...

If you're shipping goods internationally, it's essential to make sure the correct paperwork is available - and prepared in plenty of time. Delays in shipping can be experienced when the paperwork is not correct, or worse, not prepared. Shipments can...

The world of international shipping and logistics is full of complicated terms. If you're new to this world, then you're likely to be overwhelmed by all of these terms you must learn.