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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.

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...

With UK food and drink exports in excess of £22.6bn in 2018 and the figures released for H1 of 2019 showing a growth of 5.1% at 11.3bn, all indications are that British food and drink products are in high demand around the globe.

Shipping comes at a cost, and sometimes a high one when items are lost or stolen. The marine industry loses billions of dollars due to theft and loss every year. Many shippers have learned the hard way that, for large or valuable shipments going via...