Good news for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK making use of worldwide courier services to ship their goods day in day out – last year saw smaller companies enjoy a six per cent increase in total payments from Europe compared with the year before. This is according to Barclays’ latest Business Abroad […]
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Businesses making use of container ships to transport their goods from A to B will be pleased to hear that Barclays has teamed up with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to offer a network of support for British exports and for companies overseas investing in the country. The aim of the collaboration between the two
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Freight services in the UK and elsewhere may well be interested to hear that the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has issued a call for the migrant camp in Calais to be moved further away from the port in order to stop attacks on truck drivers as they try to cross the Channel. In the last
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It’s likely that calls will be renewed to help boost sea exports and others in the UK after official figures revealed that they had fallen to their lowest value since July last year. According to the Office for National Statistics, exports dropped by 1.2 per cent, or £500 million, to settle at £42.2 billion, which
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While it is lovely receiving lots of Christmas gifts, for those who are moving abroad or far away, it simply means additional items they have to transport using freight services to their new home. If this sounds familiar, read our tips to ensure your lovely presents arrive in one piece. – Only take what you
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New EU Customs rules are coming into force next May. Changes are being made in order to streamline and modernise customs procedures, to realise paperless and more efficient transactions. Changes include the criteria for \”authorised economic operator\” (AEO), and will relate to competence and professional qualifications rather that only experience in the field. Another point
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The gap between Air and Ocean freight rates widens more and more. The price differentials have now reached a record height. With sea freight rates being low for several weeks already and air freight rates raising more and more towards end-of-year peak season, it has now reached double the norm. Air freight rates have been quite
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British sea exports and others could be hindered if the country decides to leave the EU without first establishing another Free Trade Agreement, with a new report suggesting that Brexit without this in place could result in export losses totalling £30 billion by 2019. Euler Hermes’ latest Brexit Me If You Can economic insight report
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Last month, we offered some tips on how to approach overseas shipping and international couriers. But how do you know when your small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is ready to enter the global market? Several business owners discussed the issue with the Guardian, highlighting important factors that identify the moments that organisations should begin thinking
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The importance of cargo shipping to the world’s economy has been unveiled as the key theme for World Maritime Day in 2016, it’s been revealed this week. According to the Maritime Executive, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) endorsed the theme for 2016 in a meeting at their London headquarters. Secretary-General of the IMO Koji Sekimizu
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