Velta - Freight and Logistics Blog

The Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP): Grant funding for business development

Jan 15, 2019

To help businesses offset some of the costs, the Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) provides grant funding for eligible companies towards exhibiting at overseas trade shows.

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Chinese New Year – The impact of Chinese New Year on your supply chain

Jan 9, 2019

Whilst focus in recent weeks has been upon Christmas and New Year celebrations, there is another seasonal festivity which can have a huge impact upon your supply chain that you should certainly be taking into consideration around this time of year if you conduct business with Asia.

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General Average: What is it? And what does it mean to your business?

Nov 21, 2018

Despite the length of time for which the legal responsibilities of General Average have been applicable, very few cargo owners are actually aware of their liabilities and when a General Average case is declared, the costs involved can come as a shock!

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The benefits of 3PL warehousing

Nov 7, 2018

Whether your customer is a retailer or end consumer, your supply chain is imperative to the success of your business. As a company you want the assurance that your items will be with your customer when they need them......

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Brexit and trade – Tips for ensuring a smoother sailing through the Brexit transition

Oct 24, 2018

What exactly has happened since the referendum? And what are the potential outcomes from 'Brexit' and the effect that these could have on trade between the EU and the UK once the UK leaves?

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Importing goods for Christmas: Tips for ensuring your goods arrive on time from Asia

Sep 6, 2018

Here at Velta we are already shipping goods into the UK ready for Christmas and have been doing so since May!

This doesn’t mean you have missed the boat in getting your goods in time for Christmas though – As long as you act now!

So what can you do to ensure you get your products on time?

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