With freight shipments, they end up being heavy and so care towards its storage is needed. Here are some basic tips when it comes to palletising cargo.
If there is one thing that is dominating the news at the moment, it is the COVID-19 vaccination. We’re seeing numerous stories about some medical centres not having enough supply, and this is where logistics come into play.
Are you concerned about what Brexit could mean for your courier company or a company that you work with? Here are the possibilities to keep in mind.
If you are selling and shipping products on pallets, you need to make sure that you are packing your pallets the right way. This includes labeling them clearly, strapping, wrapping the items and ensuring that products do not overhang. This is particularly important if you are selling through Amazon for a few reasons.
If you are shipping or receiving a large or heavy item, it’s likely that it will be sent on a pallet. Pallets are the best way to ensure that these items are easy to move around, keeping the delivery simple and stress free. It’s also far cheaper than most people imagine too. Here are some of the most popular items that are transported on pallets.
From the beginning of 2020, many countries across the world shut down their borders and limited levels of transportation in a bold attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Due to this, the pandemic has had a significant impact on the logistics industry, disrupting supply chains and the transport industry. Here are some of the impacts the coronavirus has had on the logistics industry worldwide.
The way you pack your orders can affect your business reputation. Proper packing looks more professional and makes it more likely cargo will arrive safely. Use these quick tips to help you package cargo correctly, to minimise loss and damage.
Since the start of the COVID-19 virus spread at the beginning of this year, the world continues to adapt and face one of the biggest health crises in our time. This global pandemic has wreaked havoc on many different facets of the world, including the economy, international trade, and shipping internationally.
A freight broker is a company or individual that brings together a shipper with goods that need to be transported with an authorised carrier that can provide that service. A freight broker is essentially a transportation intermediary, which is a company that is not a shipper or an asset-owning carrier, but still plays a key role in moving cargo.
Some small businesses have been closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some government regulations, safety protocols, and market demands have influenced the decision to cut back on business hours or close entirely. If you are ready to reopen your small business after being closed for a while, here are three steps you can take to reopen safely and successfully.
Since the beginning of this year, we all have seen the huge impact that the COVID-19 virus outbreak has had on the world. Many industries, including the logistics industry and supply chains, had to change overnight. Closed borders, restrictions on importing and exporting from different countries, and barriers to sourcing products that were normally received from areas like China that were hit the hardest are all things the industry has had to overcome.
There has been no doubt that the current global pandemic has caused a stop on a lot of trade, and while lockdowns across the globe may have halted shipping demand, with things picking up in the last few months, the prediction that there would be no international shipping peak has become a thing of the past. So, what does transatlantic shipping demand look like in 2021? With a sturdy rise in shipping container orders it seems that the demand may continue into next year. We wanted to explore a little and see what the projections are looking like for the next year ahead.
The pandemic has rocked the world like nothing we've ever known in our lifetime. It's the biggest disruption since peacetime began, with the world temporarily shutting down for months, and there being a level of uncertainty as to whether it will happen again. So, what does this mean for the freight and shipping industry?
Pallet shipping is the unsung hero of the global market. Without it, worldwide deliveries by sea and air would be significantly limited. For your business to thrive, making the most of palletised goods is essential. With pallet shipping in place, your goods can head for worldwide destinations safely and securely, part of a global delivery infrastructure you can rely on. But how can you make sure you are ready to begin pallet shipping with all the correct elements in place?
If you run any company that delivers products of any form, it’s likely that Christmas is one of the most lucrative periods of your business year. After all, the quantity of shopping both in-person and online across the festive period far outweighs every other season. However, to take advantage of this, it’s important you are prepared. Delayed shipping can greatly affect your reputation, so make sure you follow these tips to keep your products arriving safely and on time.
Cargo insurance is a type of insurance that covers a buyer or seller against cargo damage or loss during the transportation process. Many business owners question whether they need to invest in cargo insurance; it can seem like an easy way to cut costs, and you might be willing to ride your luck when it comes to cargo damage. However, damage to deliveries is more common than you might expect, and it can be caused by many different factors. For this reason, it is vital to ensure your merchandise is covered by cargo insurance for the duration of its journey.
Import duty is when you have to pay a fee for importing goods into the European Union and the UK. It is, therefore, advisable to know the basic rules and regulations regarding shipping from the USA so as not to be surprised by the total cost.
Import duty is when you have to pay a fee for importing goods into the European Union and the UK. It is, therefore, advisable to know the basic rules and regulations regarding shipping from the USA so as not to be surprised by the total cost.
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