1. Get the tariff codes right A tariff code is used in the UK and can also be known as a commodity code, or a Harmonized System (HS) code and is usually 6 digits long. This code is used to classify goods. It is worth noting that this code is different from the one that…
Currently, there are many delays within the shipping industry. These delays are likely to affect Christmas this year as the delays, especially at ports, mean that items and goods and shipping containers are taking far longer to reach their destinations than they would usually. This could mean that some people may be in for a…
A combination of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic has hit the freight industry hard. At Supreme Freight, we've been fortunate enough to experience a period of growth and expand our operations. There has been a huge boom in demand for goods, such as food, games, toys and other items that people so desperately want and…
HGV’s (or heavy goods vehicles) are an incredibly important part of the supply chain system, as they are responsible for ensuring that all goods, including essentials such as food and medicines, reach the end destination. However, HGV’s have a massive contribution to climate change. It has been reported that 16% of UK domestic transport greenhouse…
The current lorry driver shortage has impacted the whole of the UK. Shops have been going bare, shelves are empty, and goods are arriving late. Due to the ongoing shortage, the UK government have been having emergency talks with retailers across the country, as well as logistics groups, and wholesalers. How the lorry driver shortage…
A burning ship off the coast off Sri Lanka has leaked hazardous chemicals into the eco system, causing an environmental disaster. The ship in question, the X-Press Pearl, has been branded ‘the toxic ship’ by the BBC due to the devastating impact that the incident has caused. Why is the Sri Lanka ship disaster…
The recent Covid-19 outbreak in Guangdong Providence in Southern China has meant that the region’s main port, Yantian is acutely congested, and this blockage could be worse than the Suez Canal blockage in March earlier this year. Shipments have been delayed, and the fallout could take months to recover from, which means that there may…
Online shopping sales have increased dramatically in the last year. The January sales in 2021 on the internet alone made up over a third of retail sales in the UK. This was an increase of 81% from the year before. With the eCommerce industry at peak demand how can pick and ship and drop shipping businesses keep…
Shipping goods via sea freight internationally happens on a daily basis and enables us to obtain products from anywhere in the world with ease. You could say that shipping keeps world trade turning particularly for the construction industry. The recent incident of the sea freight ship getting stuck in the Suez Canal may have prompted…
Ocean ports and freight forwarders are bracing for a challenging month as the aftermath of the Suez Canal blockage reaches Europe and Asia affecting space, equipment and other parts of the supply chain. Ocean ports and freight forwarders are bracing for a challenging month as the aftermath of the Suez Canal blockage reaches Europe and…
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