Tag: overseas shipping

Reducing CO2 emissions within the shipping industry is a key focus of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), which is currently meeting in London. Climate Home reports that the first two days of the talks, which run until 28 October, have been dominated by discussions over how to deal with the climate impact of overseas…

While you might think that weak Sterling is not good news for any British manufacturer who exports to Europe and the wider world, the UK’s beer and wine producers may in fact see more overseas shipping than ever, thanks to the effects of Brexit. Sterling currently sits at its lowest rate since 1985, with analysts…

Trade Minister Lord Maude has said that the government’s plan to double exports from the UK to £1 trillion in the next five years is a lofty ambition, not the first time that Whitehall has been warned that it is in danger of missing the target set out in 2012 by George Osborne. Lord Maude…

Research by the Royal Mail has uncovered where the UK’s small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are looking to most in the world to expand exports and overseas shipping, and Australia has come out on top. According to the study of 300 small export businesses, UK companies left rattled by the prospect of the exit of Britain…

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…