With economic conditions still fairly bleak, it is perhaps unsurprising that more and more people are leaving the UK to seek pastures new. Young workers are now joining the legions of retired expats abroad, and with that come an increase in demand for shipping their worldly possessions to all ends of the planet. A move […]
Category Archives for Freight Forwarding
Highway Code – The Facts
Jul
24
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With UK driving theory and practical tests becoming increasingly difficult to pass, a starter point for any body looking to take the initial theory test is a lot of hours study on the highway code. As with any tests taken, as long as you put plenty of hours revision in then you should be able […]
The Many Uses of a Shipping Container
Jul
23
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Shipping containers are used everywhere, for shipment purposes, however, many people don’t know the very diverse way in which they can be used. The following will show the weird and wonderful ways that shipment containers can be used and recycled. Shipping Container Homes Many different shipping containers can be used as homes for many people. […]
Free Movement of Goods For Shipping Sector
Jul
15
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Free movement of goods is a common thing nowadays, thanks to the EU Commission, but for the maritime sector that reality hasn’t been fully realised, until now. The European Commission has revealed plans to ease customs formalities for ships that are expected to help increase the use of the shipping industry to remove some of […]
Port of Calais Expansion
Jul
12
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Plans to expand the Port of Calais have been unveiled, giving the port the capacity to handle larger vessels, as well as increased facilities to cope with the demands it hopes to see in passenger and shortsea container ships. Backed by the Nord Pas de Calais Regional Council, who own the port, the ambitious plans […]
News Roundup – Shipping
Jul
10
10
Three of the world’s largest shipping competitors have joined forces in a bid to minimise losses due to overcapacity and falling freight rates. Maersk Line, Switzerland-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. and France’s CMA CGM announced their intentions this week, although the alliance will need approval from regulators across the world and EU competition authorities. […]
Featured Company: Wincanton
Jul
8
8
Logistics company, Wincanton, is a UK based business that’s making waves. From its unassuming beginning delivering milk in 1925, Wincanton has grown to become one of the leading providers of supply chain solutions in the UK, with more than 16,000 logistics experts on their books, covering all sectors. Wincanton firmly believe that in order to successfully […]
How Rail Freight Can Reduce Strain On Our Roads
Jul
1
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Traffic congestion is a problem that’s only getting worse, as more and more vehicles take to the roads. But it’s not just the main arteries of our road system that’s feeling the burden; motorways aren’t the only roads seeing heavy traffic as freight vehicles deliver not just nationally, but also locally. 44 tonne trucks, struggling […]
The History of Ships & Shipping
Jun
19
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People have been using boats to transport trade for longer than is probably imagined. The UK has a long maritime history, with physical evidence pointing to overseas trade taking place as long ago as the Iron Age, and popular belief pointing to boats being used to transport goods, animals and people for far longer. Great […]
Sending Sports Equipment Abroad
Jun
17
17
So, summer is here … well, the UK version of it anyway, which means that soon summer holidays will be starting as the nation attempts to get somewhere that actually sees some sun, sea and surf. But regardless of the time of year, if you’re the type of individual who likes to take their own […]