July 21, 2017 |
The pallet has previously been referred to as the single most important object in the global economy by an article in Slate Magazine dating back to 2012. The concept behind this article was that pallets help the entire world to move, but you’ll be extremely surprised how some freight companies pack these consignments! Here at […]
July 13, 2017 |
When it comes to international shipments, there are typically five types of physical steps that are taken and two documentation stages that need to be completed. The following need to be negotiated between the parties that are responsible for the shipment prior to it taking place. Export Haulage The movement of goods from the shipper’s […]
July 5, 2017 |
The threat of cyber-attacks has been something of a serious concern across the world in recent years. Last month we saw Moller-Maersk, the global shipping giant become the latest victim to fall into the hands of cyber criminals. The freight organisation typically handles at least one of seven containers we see shipped globally on a […]
June 27, 2017 |
For so many people, obtaining an accurate sea freight quotation can be extremely difficult, mainly due to the fact that there are a great number of complexities along the cargo journey that can make this process tricky to organise. In most cases it seems that the more stops and ports that there are involved along […]
June 20, 2017 |
When looking to find the ideal freight forwarding service for your shipping needs, it is not always clear what the best choice might before you, particularly when it comes down to handling speciality freight. Here is some of the wide range of products that speciality freight companies can offer and how they resolve dealing with […]
June 14, 2017 |
At Logistics Consult, we consider ourselves to be among the best performing and market leading freight forwarding companies in the business and this is why we feel that we have the necessary background to share some of the most important and distinguishing factors that we think makes for a high performing company in our field. […]
June 8, 2017 |
The importance of having a reliable and efficient logistics company at your disposal cannot be underestimated. Whether logistics are considered to be the core of what you do as a business or is something that you mainly refer to when it comes to maintaining your supply chain, goods transportation can mean all the difference between […]
May 30, 2017 |
While the rest of the world looks on at what the future holds for the UK as Brexit negotiations are due to get underway later on this year and despite the drop of confidence in other parts of our economy, it appears that the UK export industry is staying strong. According to the new Quarterly […]
May 26, 2017 |
High greenhouse gas emissions are increasing our temperatures every year, and the scientific community are in agreement that this will continue unless we do something to stop it. The amount of sea ice in the Arctic is shrinking rapidly and the population of arctic animals like polar bears is expected to decrease by at least […]
May 17, 2017 |
Speaking as freight forwarders, we understand how expensive fuel costs can be – especially if you are using your vehicle on a daily basis and travelling long distances. However, there are a few ways for you to cut down on your fuel costs that you might want to try out if you’re looking to save […]