by Lucinda Dawes | Nov 14, 2024 | Knowledge Base
Letters of credit are a function of international trade finance designed to smooth the sale of goods between suppliers and customers in different countries. They are an essential part of the global market and form a vital component for trusted international shipping...
by Lucinda Dawes | Oct 14, 2024 | Knowledge Base
Picture the scene. You’re on the M25 somewhere near London. You decide to pass the vehicle in front, and as you do so, you notice that there is no driver! While we’re a way off driverless trucks, it isn’t a wildly futuristic concept. With self-driving cars already in...
by Lucinda Dawes | Aug 21, 2024 | Knowledge Base
Like a long road trip, international shipping has its share of unexpected bumps. Flat tyres, diversions, wrong turns – it’s not always smooth sailing. Risks are inherent in freight forwarding, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless to stop them. By...
by Lucinda Dawes | Aug 14, 2024 | Knowledge Base
Freight forwarding documentation might seem like a maze of forms and jargon, but getting it right is key to ensuring your goods arrive at their destination – safely, legally and on time. Even if you’re handing your shipping off to experts like us, there will be...
by Lucinda Dawes | Aug 7, 2024 | Knowledge Base
Shipping costs have been rising over the past couple of years. Soaring demand, fuel increases and world events have impacted rates globally. Whilst no shipping business is protected against the changes, businesses with smaller shipments or frequent shipments...
