As if moving house wasn’t already a stressful experience, those of us who choose to seek a new life abroad can face even more difficulties during their home move. Here are some handy tips to bear in mind when moving to the continent. The use of an insured international removals company is a must – […]
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Shipping – The Infographics
Oct
18
18
To ease your mushy weekend brain into the new week, take a look at these interesting yet easy-on-the-eye infographics containing information on containers, sustainable shipping, and container shipping.
Are You Sending Items Aboard That You Shouldn’t?
Oct
15
15
When it comes to buying a gift or making a purchase online, you rarely think about the possibility that the item that you are sending could be about to breach the mail regulations of various countries across the globe and in the bid to make things easier for you all, we have researched into some […]
Global airfreight predicted to double over 20 years
Oct
14
14
The size of the worldwide freighter fleet will nearly double over the next 20 years, according the to the latest Cargo Global Market Forecast published by industry giants Airbus. Their predictions suggest that worldwide airfreight traffic will rise to around 3000 aircraft across the next 20 years, with an average growth of 4.8% each year. […]
Department for Transport encourages haulage on safety techniques.
Oct
11
11
With a large proportion of Britain’s supply chain made up of small to medium size enterprises (SMEs), Brake, the road safety charity, is encouraging any organisation working with small businesses to help spread the road safety message, and has the backing of the Department for Transport. Brake wants to achieve this through a series of […]
Out-of-hours deliveries to roll out across London in the new year.
Oct
9
9
The London Freight Forum has released details of the latest developments regarding trial schemes for out of hours collections and deliveries in London as part of a wider transport strategy in and around the nation’s capital. The Forum meets biannually and brings representatives from the Freight Transport Association (FTA), Road Haulage Association (RHA), and other […]
How’s this for a HQ?!
Oct
7
7
A lot of shipping companies prefer to be based near the water so they can closer to their operations, but Finnish company Arctia Shipping Ltd has taken that idea to the next level. Designed by K2S Architects, the 950 square meter office proudly floats in the Helsinki harbour. The idea for the building came about […]
Vans: more than just a vehicle!
Oct
4
4
A recent report suggests that van drivers are using their vehicles for more than just their daily working requirements. Tradespeople are making the most of their portable working environment, with many using their vans as portable offices, break rooms, entertainment centres, and even bedrooms! The study carried out by Direct Line for Business found that […]
How will HS2 impact the freight industry in the UK?
Oct
2
2
With the talk and debate on HS2 project still as lively as ever, little has been said on the impact it will have on the freight industry and UK freight operators. Following the recent commission of a report of the economic benefits of HS2, several industry players have united to throw their weight behind the […]
Going Green – Sustainability in the shipping world.
Sep
30
30
Shipping caries 90% of the world’s trade. In recent years, it has made good progress on the environmental impact it has, but the search for the long term answer continues. Much like the ill-fated Costa Concordia, the shipping industry is looking to re-balance itself amidst the growing need for environmental sustainability. Despite a drop in […]