With many different regulations involved in the process of customs clearance it can be difficult to know in which situations charges are and are not applicable.
One duty that causes a great deal of confusion is the anti-dumping duty. (ADD)
With many different regulations involved in the process of customs clearance it can be difficult to know in which situations charges are and are not applicable.
One duty that causes a great deal of confusion is the anti-dumping duty. (ADD)
Every container has a Bic Code, a unique alpha numeric identity that can be linked to the owner or operating company. This assists with tracking and permits visibility throughout the supply chain. But what do the elements of this identity represent?
If your business model involves importing goods from non EU countries, utilising a customs bonded warehouse can increase your cash flow and even potentially save you money!…
If you don’t have enough goods (or have slightly too many!) to fill a standard sized sea freight container then utilising a LCL (Less than Container Load) service, offered by many freight forwarders can provide freight solutions for your shipments.
For those of us stepping in to the realms of shipping for the first time the prospect can be quite a daunting one.
What is the best means of getting your products from A to B? What size container do you require? What paperwork needs to be completed?…..
If you are looking to take your business model to the international stage then appointing a freight forwarder can help make the global transition more cost effective and straightforward for your company.
How do you ensure that the products that you have to offer will appeal to your target market and that you will build up the network required to help bring these items to the market in your chosen destinations?
If you really want to maximise your third party logistics (3PL) then it is worth considering your warehousing partner as more than a provider of storage space.
The impact that the development of the shipping container had on the global markets was dramatic, changing the industry and transportation of products drastically.
How do you choose the right partner, someone you know, like and trust to act responsibly as an extension to your business?
There are many benefits that are to be had from appointing a freight forwarding company……
The simple answer to ‘what is a freight forwarding company’ is that it is a third party agent who organises the transportation of goods with the carrier for you, whether it be via road, rail, air or sea (or a combination of these).