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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.

Shipping is full of terminology that can make the process more difficult to understand. Incoterms are a set of rules that govern the international trade of goods, and a crucial part of this terminology. Executing successful business deals, including...

Shipping across the globe can be a complicated experience. In addition to planning the route and working through hoards of paperwork, you will also have to grapple with a wide variety of different incoterms.

Set by the International Chamber of Commerce, Incoterms help define to importers and exporters a set of rules that can determine when goods are considered delivered and whether or not the buyer or seller has responsibility. One of the most critical...

The world of international shipping and logistics is fraught with risk. If you don't make informed and careful decisions, you could end up paying the price when shipping from China.

When importing and exporting, it is important to understand the dimensions of a shipping container. The last thing a busy retailer needs is to book a container that is either too big (wasting money) or too small, which will add to your timelines and...

With UK food and drink exports exceeding £22.6 billion, it's never been more vital to have an expert managing the international distribution of your food products, especially if your products are temperature sensitive.

Food products have been the third most valuable commodity group traded internationally. In 2018 UK exports exceeded the £22.6 billion mark, while the United States imports about 15 per cent of its overall food supply.