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...
The security of your high-value goods when shipping them around the world is paramount. High-value goods are particularly vulnerable to theft, but they can also be lost during transit or accidentally damaged – problems that cost both the freight industry and...
When you are looking to get your cargo from A to B, choosing the optimal freight mode is an important part of both your logistics budgeting and timescale – often with you having to balance one against the other. Are you in a hurry to get your cargo to its...
While shipping cargo is safe, there is always a risk of accidents and natural disasters. It’s the nature of moving stuff all around the world. And, unfortunately, the unexpected can (and often does) happen. Having the right insurance coverage is, therefore, a safety...
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...
