by Lucinda Dawes | Sep 7, 2022 | Knowledge Base
When it comes to importing and exporting, there’s a hell of a lot you need to think about. You need to know who’s responsible for what at every single point of the journey. You need to know how much time it might take to reach delivery points and what the total...
by Lucinda Dawes | Aug 28, 2022 | Knowledge Base
If your business plans to import goods into the UK from another country, you’ll need to have the correct documentation. Wrong version? No licence? Lack of appropriate certification? Incorrect documents = no goods. It’s as simple as that. Or, in many cases, having...
by Lucinda Dawes | Aug 21, 2022 | Knowledge Base
EXW, FOB, DPU, DDP… Recognise these codes? They’re incoterms, which is short for International Commercial Terms, and are usually found on the Bill of Lading. (If you’re not sure what a Bill of Lading is, read our recent blog to find out). But what do incoterms mean,...
by Lucinda Dawes | Aug 14, 2022 | Knowledge Base
China is a trade giant. THE trade giant, you might argue. And as one of the world’s largest manufacturing industries, with a huge export market, the UK happens to be one of China’s major shipping destinations. Understanding shipment processes and keeping...
by Lucinda Dawes | Aug 7, 2022 | Knowledge Base
There are plenty of cogs moving in the great machine that is shipping goods between countries, and customs clearance is one of them. Though the term might knot your stomach, don’t panic. Clearing your goods through customs does not have to be stressful! Whether you’ve...
