What is meant by port-centric logistics?
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Port-centric logistics, in essence, is a supply chain strategy that revolves around positioning distribution centres and warehouses near key ports, thereby providing faster access to products when they arrive...
What is freight forwarding? Everything you need to know
9 minutes to read
You will no doubt have heard the term freight forwarding – but what is it? Simply, freight forwarding is...
What Is 3PL? A Third-party Logistics Guide
8 minutes to read
A Third Party Logistics provider (3PL) is an outsourced logistics partner that has the expertise and infrastructure to help...
The Customs Declaration Service — What You Need to Know
6 minutes to read
On March 31st, 2023, the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) takes over from CHIEF (Customs Handling Import and Export Freight). Designed to be a sleeker, digitised single customs platform,...read more
Driving Efficiencies Across All Aspects of Logistics
9 minutes to read
It can be frustrating when your goods don’t arrive on time or in the condition you expected. Or if the costs for their transportation are far higher than they...read more
Understanding the Rising Costs of Shipping
6 minutes to read
Anyone involved with shipping goods from one part of the world to another will know how much the landscape has changed in terms of increased costs. The rise in...read more
LCL Shipping – How Does It Work?
8 minutes to read
Shipping small consignments of goods on an ad-hoc basis can become quite expensive, especially if you find yourself hiring a whole container but not using all the space. With...read more
Transit Documentation – Everything You Need to Know
7 minutes to read
The UK’s departure from the EU has increased the need for transit documentation. In this guide, we explain the Common Transit Convention (CTC) and the documents you will need...read more