Category: Sea Freight
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London Gateway – Europes largest logistics park opening in UK
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It has been almost three years since work began at the 1,500-acre site on the north bank of the River Thames which will become London Gateway. Work began by dredging and reclaiming land from the Thames Estuary to allow the world’s largest container ships to bring consumer goods closer to the point of consumption than…
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Year of the Black Snake- Chinese New Year 2013
We would like to wish our Far East agents and exporters a happy prosperous new year as 2013 welcomes the year of the Black Snake. We hope you enjoy your celebrations! Chinese New Year also known as the Spring Festival is a significant annual celebration marking the start of the New Year according to the…
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Christmas Business Ho-ho-ours!
Believe it or not, it is that time of year again! We would like to say a great big “thank you!” to all our customers, suppliers and agents who have supported us throughout 2012. We will be closed on Christmas day, Boxing day and New years day, and we will be open as usual in-between the festive…
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Sandy update – Port of New York and New Jersey
The Port of New York and New Jersey is still without electrical power in the aftermath of Super storm Sandy with the Port Authority underlining that there is “no time frame for repair.” Facilities have been closed since midnight on 28 October. A Port Authority source said channels were closed, roads covered with debris, traffic…
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How to Calculate Duty rates, taxes and VAT on your imports.
After receiving our great rates for your import whether via sea, air or courier, you proceed to make a booking with us, happy in the knowledge that your overheads are low and your profit margins are looking good…We remind you to take into account the friendly Tax Man who will be waiting patiently at customs…
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Freight rates CUT for Asian Imports!
The number of containers being imported from Far East is at a low level but it is difficult for shipping lines to reduce the number of vessels available. Despite rationalising services by sharing vessels with other lines, off chartering & moving vessels to other markets, shipping space still exceeds demand, resulting in falling freight rates! Are you…
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Marine Freight Insurance
Marine Freight Insurance will cover your shipments from point of collection to final destination point. It covers the value of your goods and also covers your freight costs. Premiums are quite low considering the value of your cargo. For a no obligation quote please press the “get a quote” button and send us the details of…
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Protect your Cargo!
Here at Unipac we understand the importance of your shipment and will endeavour to get your goods delivered safely, securely and on time. To give you complete peace of mind Marine Freight Insurance will cover your shipment from collection point through to final destination. Shipping insurance will usually cover the full value of the cargo without any…