Category Archives for Freight Forwarding

Pallet sizes in the UK

Jul
14

Introduction The United Kingdom has adopted a standard pallet sizes system. This means that many of the same pallets are used throughout Europe. However, there are still some differences between pallets in the UK and those in other parts of Europe. Here’s what you need to know about them: Pallet sizes Pallet sizes in the […]

Air Freight solutions

May
7

As with most services that offer worldwide delivery of goods, air freight delivery times are dependent on a variety of different criteria that can change the duration or cost of your delivery. Broken down into domestic and international services, size, weight and cost are the other deciding factors on which service will work best for […]

Knowing your pallet

Apr
28

When looking to send something bulky, heavy or unwieldy then pallet delivery may be just what you need. In fact, if you’re sending multiple items to one address then it’s also worth considering using a pallet and consolidating your delivery costs. As with parcels, pallets come with a variety of delivery options from economy to […]

The Mechanics Of Freight Forwarding

Mar
30

If your company is looking to expand into international imports/exports, then sourcing yourself a good freight forwarder is going to be within your best interests. To those new to freight, essentially a term to describe the cargo being loaded on to a transportation vessel, freight forwarders will make all the difference to your logistic needs. […]

The costs and calculations of a transporter!

Mar
21

Many people who start transport companies approximate the cost of running a vehicle without taking into account all aspects of its operation and upkeep. Consequently, the vast majority of new owner-driver couriers tend to underestimate the amount. It is important to be as accurate as possible when assessing your overheads because you don’t want any costly surprises […]

Now easier to get your Motorbike Delivered!

Feb
26

When you think of the word delivery it’s likely that you’re imagining letters and parcels, particularly at different times of the year. But there is a multitude of items that could be delivered, from the mundane to the unexpected, and motorbike delivery is probably up there with the unexpected. There could be a number of […]

Transporter tips on how to write a better profile!

Feb
21

How to write your winning profile So you’re set up on Delivery Quote compare and ready to bid on the huge number of jobs listed daily, however, you’re new to the site and don’t have feedback yet to give our consumers confidence. A winning profile goes a long way to give customers more information about […]

Bin it, toss, or it keeps it: How to be ruthless when decluttering

Feb
19

We all want a clean and tidy house, but sometimes getting it can be hard. A nice orderly home, with no clutter, can bring calmness to our lives, so sometimes the sheer amount of stuff we accumulate can make that a forlorn dream. With many people now working from home, and the new year has […]

A guide to recycling household waste

Feb
13

It’s hard to escape the headlines that the ‘climate is in crisis’ and that the clock is ticking to save the planet. This may seem like distant concepts, and the notion that he can call play our part is easy to be sceptical about.  However, we can take steps every day to ease the burden […]

Top Tips For A New Year Declutter

Jan
3

After the Christmas festivities have died down and life gets back to relative normality, many of us like to turn our attention to getting our house in order – literally. While many New Year’s resolutions involve getting our bodies in shape, getting our homes in better shape also become a priority. Starting the new year […]