Tag: freight rates
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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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Is Less More?
So, you have sourced your product and are ready begin import procedures to bring your goods in from overseas. Now you need to decide on the quantity of items to purchase from your supplier. Depending on which method of transport you are looking to get your goods delivered, smaller quantities do not necessarily mean smaller…