by Lucinda Dawes | Jul 14, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Received a quote and noticed that it’s only valid for 30 days? Or perhaps you’ve called back to pay for a quote, only to be told that the 30-day period has passed and the price has changed. What’s going on?! Why do freight quotes have an expiration date? We’re...
by Lucinda Dawes | Jun 28, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Whether you’re sending or receiving cargo, knowing how long it should take is essential. Having a sound gauge on timescales is crucial to managing a happy supply chain, but what’s the best way to get your goods where they need to be on time? This blog will help you...
by Lucinda Dawes | Jun 21, 2023 | Knowledge Base
The preparation of your goods for shipping is crucial to get right. Because your cargo may be travelling a significant distance and changing hands, and modes of transport, several times, proper packaging is needed to avoid the risk of damage. But what is the best way...
by Lucinda Dawes | Jun 14, 2023 | Knowledge Base
The shipping of perishable goods accounts for a large proportion of UK imports and exports. As you can imagine, businesses shipping perishables must take into consideration many unique requirements to ensure their goods are received as they should be. This blog...
by Lucinda Dawes | Jun 7, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Anyone with experience in shipping knows that although the vast majority of consignments get to their destination safely, unforeseen events can wreak havoc with logistics. Cue cargo insurance. Like any insurance, it’s an expense you never want to use… But what exactly...
by Lucinda Dawes | May 28, 2023 | Knowledge Base
There are so many acronyms that go with freight – PVA, EORI, FAS, FOB – it’s like another language! THC is another to add to your freight shipping dictionary. It stands for Terminal Handling Charges, and here we tell you what that refers to… What Are...
