Quotes & Advice
PIFtrack
We are thrilled to introduce PIFtrack, our new online tracking system designed to offer enhanced visibility and efficiency for managing your operations. With PIFtrack, you gain 24/7 online visibility, allowing you to monitor your shipments whether air, sea or road with ease. Our advanced route planner makes tracking journeys straightforward and efficient. PIFtrack is not intended […]
Shipping Alliances are shaping up for 2025
In 2025 we will be seeing New Alliances – The ‘Premier Alliance’ and the ‘Gemini Cooperation’ ‘The Premier Alliance’ This new Alliance will see Ocean Network Express, Hyundai and Yang Ming team up once again without Hapag Lloyd which previously made up ‘The Alliance’ The Premier Alliance is to last for 5 years, and will […]
US Port Strike Averted
Good news, the US port strike has been successfully averted just ahead of the deadline set on the 15th January. We are pleased to inform you that The International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year agreement on the 9th January. This agreement protects union jobs and enables the modernization of […]
US Port Strikes Warning.
US Port strikes affecting East and the Gulf Coast are now a real possibility as talks have broken down between the Unions, represented by the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and employers resented by the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The current labour agreement is due to expire on the 30th September and unless the two parties […]
Sea-freight Review 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, perhaps now would be a good time to look back and review the sea freight market. It would also be prudent to look ahead to 2025 and what could be instore in which promises to be another turbulent year. Summary of Sea-freight market 2024 Red Sea Crises The […]
Pinnacle International Freight joins Space Park Leicester
Following our long-standing involvement in space tech logistics, we are proud to announce that we have joined the dynamic ecosystem at Space Park Leicester. Founded in June 1972 in central Leicester by brothers Martyn, Stuart, and Chris Burrell, Pinnacle International Freight Ltd has grown into a globally recognised logistics solutions provider with bases in the […]
Pinnacle continues to invest in the future!
Over the last 2 months, Pinnacle has continued to invest in our equipment and infrastructure with the aim of improving the working environment for all our staff, whilst at the same time reducing our carbon footprint. Firstly, we have installed new Solar Panels at our Head Office in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, East Midlands, which will […]
Tips to Optimise Container Loading Capacity
Whilst there are several types of containers for shipping, including containers suitable for specialist cargo such as flat racks, open-top containers and reefer containers, the majority of general cargo is shipped in standard 20’, 40’, and 40HC general-purpose containers. At Pinnacle, we offer freight services across all types of containers and specialist project cargo and […]
Why it’s not always the best solution to ship Ex-works when exporting overseas
In this article, we go through some of the pitfalls of Ex-works and the benefits of using other Incoterms and taking ownership of the freight. Understanding Ex-works Ex-works places minimum responsibility on the seller, who merely has to make the goods available, suitably packaged usually at the seller’s factory or depot. Why using Ex-works when […]
The importance of controlling your freight when ordering from overseas
Having as much control over your freight as possible is always vital in order to manage your supply chain. In this article, we explain the importance of controlling your freight when ordering from overseas. Understanding Incoterms to avoid unexpected costs Whilst ordering from your supplier overseas using pre-paid Incoterms such as CIF or CFR (to […]
