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VAT registered companies to automatically be enrolled for an EORI number in preparation for Brexit
More than 88,000 VAT registered companies across the UK will be allocated a unique EORI number in the…
UKWA – Velta become members
Velta are pleased to confirm that we are now United Kingdom Warehouse Association (UKWA) members. Acceptance of membership…
Hapag-Lloyd to launch Southeast India-Europe service
Hapag-Lloyd will be launching a Southeast India-Europe Express (IEX) service in October 2019, “the first dedicated direct service…
Italian shipments: Beat the rush
August is the month of ‘Ferragosto.’ One of the most important religious festival in Italy, during this time…
Warehousing woes ahead of the Brexit deadline? Velta has the solution!
Concerns of the ability of UK firms to stockpile goods ahead of the latest EU exit date of…
Certificates of Origin – ‘No deal’ Brexit contingency planning for exporters
Preference Certificates – EUR1 and ATR forms In the event of a ‘No Deal’ scenario, EUR1 and…
Exporting to Asia – A golden opportunity for UK businesses
EU exports currently account for around half of all British exports. However, the changing face of the global…
The Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP): Grant funding for business development
Attending overseas trade shows can help you to promote and grow your business in new markets. They…
Chinese New Year – The impact of Chinese New Year on your supply chain
Whilst focus in recent weeks has been upon Christmas and New Year celebrations, there is another seasonal festivity…
General Average: What is it? And what does it mean to your business?
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!
The benefits of 3PL warehousing
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……