by Lucinda Dawes | Aug 28, 2024 | Knowledge Base
Getting your measurements right when sending goods is essential. Imagine carefully calculating your shipping budget only to be hit with unexpected fees because your cargo’s weight or dimensions were slightly off. It’s not just frustrating; it can be expensive –...
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...
by Lucinda Dawes | Jul 28, 2024 | Knowledge Base
When you think logistics, you likely think of men. It’s OK, you’re not alone. Picture the drivers, the dock workers, the ship’s crew, and for the most part, you’ll see men in those roles. Freight forwarding has historically been a male-dominated field, but in 2024 is...
by Lucinda Dawes | Jul 21, 2024 | Knowledge Base
Over the last few years, there has been a massive explosion in global e-commerce. With giants like Amazon and eBay driving the sector, the sheer volume of goods shipped around the world has ballooned beyond all expectations. The effect throughout supply chain...
