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Identifying the right freight forwarding partner for your business is a crucial decision to get right. A reliable and efficient logistics department (both in terms of cost and hitting delivery deadlines) is key to your success. In this post, we look at 10 questions to ask a freight forwarder when in the process of recruiting […]

It’s so important to have a clear understanding of the process when importing your goods from China to the UK. Let’s run through the process. Get your business ready for import Before you do anything, you will need to get your business ready to import. To do this, you will need an EORI number that […]

There are quite literally millions of Amazon sellers all over the world. Some are established brands, some high-flying entrepreneurs, and others a one-man band. Whatever the set-up, they may need to utilise Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA). With FBA, goods are stored in Amazon’s fulfilment centres and picked, packed and shipped by Amazon, taking the load […]

The most ambitious, costly robot probe ever built, the $10bn James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) – was blasted into space on the 25th December 2021 at 07.20 EST.  Described as a ‘time machine’ by scientists, the telescope will allow astronomers to study the beginning of the universe shortly after the big bang, 13.8 billion years […]

For UK companies requiring international logistics support, finding the perfect UK freight forwarder can be a challenging task to complete. There are a wealth of freight forwarders in the UK but how do you determine which are any good and how do you discern between them all? A report by Gartner regarding the B2B buyers […]

With a wealth of freight forwarders out there to choose from, how do you go about finding the best fit for your logistics requirements, cost, IT system needs, and your company’s culture?  If logistics is a key pillar of your business then it’s crucial that you identify good quality and relevant fit potential 3PL’s (3rd […]

Outsourcing your logistics can be a challenging task to complete. There are a wealth of 3rd party logistics (or 3PL) providers out there, but how do you determine which providers will work best for you? Choosing between them can seem tricky, so knowing what factors to consider can be vital in making the right decision.  […]

The location of your warehousing partner doesn’t really matter… does it? Actually, it could be an important factor to consider when selecting your best placed (literally) logistics partner. Your warehousing partner might be a single logistics provider or may also be your logistics partner/warehousing/freight forwarder (multiple logistics partner),  in which case they’re likely providing an […]