by Lucinda Dawes | Dec 21, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Container fires are as devastating as they sound. Not only is there a significant risk to life if a container catches fire, but the cost to businesses is huge, too. If you’re reading this and thinking, ‘I didn’t even know that container fires were a thing!’, don’t...
by Lucinda Dawes | Jul 28, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Wondering what BIFA means? You might have seen the term if you’ve been browsing forwarders or comparing freight quotes. It’s an important aspect of conscientious freight forwarding, and we’re here to tell you all about it. Who Is BIFA? BIFA is the British...
by Lucinda Dawes | Jul 21, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Don’t we just love an acronym in the shipping sector? But this time – wait for it – rather than a term relating to the process of shipping, it’s to do with who ships the goods. Riveting. Nonetheless, it’s something you should know about. Hold on to your...
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...
