by Lucinda Dawes | Mar 28, 2023 | Knowledge Base
As freight forwarders, we see all kinds of goods shipped worldwide: soft toys from China, cars from Germany, and clothing from India. We even take care of live animal export. And as you can imagine, it’s something we take incredible care and attention with. Are you...
by Lucinda Dawes | Mar 21, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Ever wondered how your freight forwarder arrives at the chargeable weight that they ? It all comes down to maths, but it’s far from simple! In this blog, we’ll strip the topic of chargeable weight right back, so you get a clearer understanding of what it means for...
by Lucinda Dawes | Mar 14, 2023 | Knowledge Base
Wondering what PVA is in the world of shipping? Hint: it’s not school glue. (That’s what came to mind, right?) PVA stands for Postponed VAT Accounting. It’s an optional scheme there for the using, and it can be really useful for businesses that import and export...
by Lucinda Dawes | Feb 14, 2023 | Knowledge Base
When looking into freight forwarders, you want to ensure you’re getting the right advice and a good deal. Whatever container solution you end up going for will have a bearing on your costs, mode of transport and the type of goods you can send, after all. The trouble...
by Lucinda Dawes | 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...
