The gap between Air and Ocean freight rates widens more and more. The price differentials have now reached a record height. With sea freight rates being low for several weeks already and air freight rates raising more and more towards end-of-year peak season, it has now reached double the norm. Air freight rates have been quite […]
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British sea exports and others could be hindered if the country decides to leave the EU without first establishing another Free Trade Agreement, with a new report suggesting that Brexit without this in place could result in export losses totalling £30 billion by 2019. Euler Hermes’ latest Brexit Me If You Can economic insight report
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Last month, we offered some tips on how to approach overseas shipping and international couriers. But how do you know when your small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is ready to enter the global market? Several business owners discussed the issue with the Guardian, highlighting important factors that identify the moments that organisations should begin thinking
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The importance of cargo shipping to the world’s economy has been unveiled as the key theme for World Maritime Day in 2016, it’s been revealed this week. According to the Maritime Executive, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) endorsed the theme for 2016 in a meeting at their London headquarters. Secretary-General of the IMO Koji Sekimizu
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Black Friday has come and gone, but the shopping phenomenon may continue to have repercussions for world couriers and logistics companies in the years to come. Tim Davies, the head of Europe, Middle East and Africa industrial and logistics at global real estate firm Colliers International, said retailers must adapt to cope with the increasing
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Retailers in the UK planning to use container shipping to ensure that their customers get their Christmas purchases on time are apparently not adequately prepared for the challenges that the festive period brings with it. According to new research from Temando, 79 per cent of small to medium-sized enterprises are not prepared with regards to
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Suppliers of haggis may well find that their sales increase in the next few years as the US ban on air imports of the product could well be lifted, a ban that has been in place since 1971 because some of the ingredients, such as sheep’s lungs, are prohibited in the country. Richard Lochhead, rural affairs secretary
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Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have to make sure they know what they’re doing where overseas shipping is concerned, or they could find themselves out of pocket before they know it. You need to ensure that you’ve familiarised yourself with the rules, regulations and risks before embarking on international exportation of goods. Bear in mind
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The current backlogs at China\’s main airfreight hubs Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Guangzhou will continue at least into next week. For now, there are delays of 3-4 days at most airports. The situation at Guangzhou is worse; here, delays of 7-8 days are to expect, apart from \”first class carriers\”, which are also delayed by
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The Supply Chain Industry is one of the trailblazers when it comes to technology. No wonder we can forecast how self driving vehicles will affect the Supply Chain. The most obvious benefit is lower costs due to fewer truck drivers. But there are other advantages that improve efficiency and can lower the cost by as
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