by Chadd Blunt | Feb 7, 2023 | Knowledge Base
If you live or work anywhere near a railway track, airport or seaport, you’ll have undoubtedly spotted the towers of shipping containers sitting around. Maybe you didn’t know what they were at the time – you’re forgiven. These days we’re not all that connected...
by Chadd Blunt | Jan 28, 2023 | Knowledge Base
It’s common knowledge that freight rates are on the high side recently. But why exactly do they cost so much? Or indeed go up and down so often? There are so many different cogs moving in the shipping world that it’s not a simple answer. To give you an insight into...
by Chadd Blunt | Jan 21, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Is container congestion slowing your lead times? It’s one of the biggest problems causing delays in shipping all around the globe, and it’s highly likely to affect how fast your consignments reach their destination. Read on to find out exactly what we’re talking...
by Chadd Blunt | Jan 14, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Wide and abnormal loads are types of shipment that come with their own set of rules and regulations. Have you ever shipped an abnormal load? Would you know what counts as a heavy load, and what you’ve got to do before you ship them? In this blog, we’ll cover all...
by Chadd Blunt | Jan 7, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Does your company ship dangerous goods? If you thought normal cargo was tricky and confusing to transport, moving dangerous goods from A to B comes with an even bigger minefield of rules and regulations. And getting it wrong can be disastrous. Carry on reading to...
by Chadd Blunt | Dec 28, 2022 | Knowledge Base
The Dover Strait, or the Strait of Dover, is a high-traffic route located at the narrowest part of the English Channel. It is the boundary that separates Great Britain and continental Europe. This means that the Port of Dover is the busiest international ferry port....
