Coronavirus supply chain update
Essential supplier, offering and international freight services. Here is our latest supply chain update
Current challenges in shipping
The good news is that, for all the challenges brought by the Coronavirus, the global haulage industry has been holding up impressively well. It does, however, have to be said that there are still issues which need to be addressed urgently if the haulage industry is...
Trade Freight in history with Ford v Ferrari
Let us take a trip back to 1963, when Ford Motor Company’s Vice President Lee Iacocca convinced Henry Ford II to offer to purchase the cash-strapped Ferrari. The main purpose for this purchase would be to boost their car sales by entering the 24 Hours of Le Mans....
Why the supply chain is so important
Even though we’re less than half-way through it, 2020 looks like it’s going to go down as one of the most eventful years in human history. While the COVID19 pandemic will undoubtedly be followed by an analysis of what could have been done better, now may be a good...
Haulage workers must be allowed to keep on going
The last global pandemic was the Spanish Flu crisis of 1918. This is well out of living memory for most of the population, including everyone in government. It was also a time when the world was very different from today. This means that there is a limit to how much...
Letting drivers spend a penny could save lives
The haulage industry has long been under scrutiny for its approach to health and safety. To be fair, this is understandable. HGVs, literally by definition, are heavy, which means that they can cause serious damage if they become involved in accidents (as in killing...
Tradefreight and the Coronavirus
The Coronavirus pandemic has led to travel restrictions being imposed across the globe including the EU. At present, these restrictions exclude freight traffic which can, in principle, travel as normal, in practice, however, it is likely to be subject to long delays...
A brief overview of the budget
Although the budget (and the media’s response to it) was largely dominated by the Coronavirus (and its potential economic impact), it also contained a lot of other useful information. Here is a quick guide to its key facts and their implications. Interest rates are...
Understanding the customs clearance process
The customs clearance process will vary not only from country to country but according to the specific nature of the shipment, but, as a rule of thumb, most countries will permit people to bring in their personal effects without charge. If you are using a professional...
How to choose the right cargo insurance for your trade freight
If the international commercial terms of your consignment say that you are responsible for any damage incurred during shipping, then you almost certainly need cargo insurance. The simple fact of the matter is that even if you do everything right, something can still...
A quick guide to the challenges of road transport pre-Brexit
With a Brexit trade deal on the horizon, there has been much talk of what it will mean for the haulage industry. Obviously, since nothing has been agreed on that remains unclear, however, now could be a good time to assess the challenges of road transport in general...
How Is The Coronavirus Affecting Export?
The current outbreak of the Coronavirus is being well documented across the news channels and we can confirm that it is now causing disruption to shipments to and from mainland China. Many of the major shipping and air lines are suspending services due to port and...
How to speed up your export documentation process
There’s no denying that exporting goods can require a lot of documentation. This means that preparing it is almost always going to be a fairly significant part of any exporter’s job. The good news is that if you do it in the right way, it doesn’t have to suck up all...
Tips for Driving in Winter
The festive period may be over but winter is very much still here and weather forecasts are currently predicting plenty more cold weather before we start to see the first rays of glorious spring sunshine. Our haulage drivers have to be out and about, as you can...
Part of the Impossible Row
For those of you who don't know, this month there is an amazing and historic event taking place. Colin O'Brady, explorer, world record breaker and determined adventurer, not content with conquering the Antarctic; has set himself and his team this challenge: The...
HOTS Transportation of Ocean Rowing Boat
Team H.O.T.S (Heroes of the sea) contracted us to safely deliver their custom ocean rowing boat from the UK to Port Mogan in Gran Canaria. Upon completion of their epic row, we will be transporting the vessel back to British soil. Have a read through their highly...
Get Ready For Brexit
The UK is leaving the EU on 31 January 2020: what it means for your business What will happen after 31 January 2020? From 1 February the UK will no longer be a member of the EU, and we’ll enter an implementation period that lasts until 31 December 2020. During this...
Shipping Lamborghini Gallardo to Ghana
Shipping Lamborghini Gallardo to Ghana We are lucky enough to have just received this stunning Lamborghini Gallardo in from Ghana. This beautiful beast has come over for us to transport to Lamborghini in Manchester for repair. Once repaired our sister company...
