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In this section we share what’s happening in the world of international freight forwarding, with news updates, worldwide freight resources and much more…
UK goods exports increase
New figures released by HMRC this week reveal that 2019 saw a rise in goods exports in all four of the UK’s nations. Exports from England grew by 2%, from Northern Ireland by 2.2%, from Wales by 3% and from Scotland by 4.4%.
Rethinking packaging: The future of packaging in the logistics industry
Years of innovation and refinement have produced packaging technologies and solutions that deliver high performance at a low cost. However, there is growing evidence that these approaches can’t keep up with the changing needs of companies, consumers and the...
Brexit: Uk leaves the European Union, what next?
On January 31st the United Kingdom entered into a Transition Period, which is scheduled to run until December 31, 2020. Find out what’s next?
David Vs. Goliath: Small Business Growth Strategy
Taking on the big players can be tough, but there are plenty of companies who have done it successfully. And, if you’re looking to take your SME to the next level, there’s no better time than now. Our partners DHL have got all the advice you need, so here are seven...
Ready for Chinese New Year?
This year, Chinese New Year falls on Saturday 25 January. Factories and businesses across Asia will be closing for anything from a few days to a few weeks. To keep your business running smoothly during the holiday period, please plan your shipments well in...
Brexit’s getting closer than ever. Is your business ready?
Following the recent election and the victory of the Conservative Party, Brexit looks to be going ahead on 31 January 2020. Although a transition agreement is in place for another year it is still of imminent importance to prepare your business for a number of changes...
Online shoppers expect transparent customer service, especially in the coming season
The countdown to holiday season is officially here, meaning more online shopping, deliveries and returns. Are you ready? In this day and age, a glitzy website or a user-friendly app just doesn’t cut it for today’s savvy online shopper. They now demand upfront...
Ten tips for social e-commerce and services
There are now 1.8 billion active users on Facebook, 800 million monthly Instagram visitors and over 150 million people using Snapchat daily. It’s therefore not surprising to learn that they are the best places to sell. Businesses with small marketing budgets are...
