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…
With Britain’s exit from the EU single market and customs union a matter of days away and no trade agreement still in place, there are a number of steps that logistics companies should be taking to prepare. Brexit is set to make a high impact on the sector, due to the amount of cross-border travel…
A cabinet office minister, has prompted a furious backlash among business associations, after accusing them of, “having their heads in the sand,” in preparing for the transition that will happen when the UK leaves the single market and customs union on 31st December. Theodore Agnew, the cabinet minister working on preparations for Brexit within the…
For some, exporting their car from the UK can seem like a daunting task that can potentially put people off the process. Deciding on how long your car will remain outside of the UK will determine the documentation that you use as well as the declarations you make to the UK and overseas customs officials.…
Thousands of businesses are avoiding international expansion despite the enticing overseas markets that exist for their products. Take the first step to global success, by following our top tips for first time exporting for small businesses. The Success of the Small Business on an International Level An increasing number of start-ups and small businesses are…
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