Whitepapers
Our in-depth and easy-to-follow whitepaper guides, covering many logistics subjects that often need clarity or further understanding.
Conversions
Everything you need to know about converting your numbers for logistics purposes, including weights, sizes, volumes and more.
VAT Calculation Tool
Calculate the VAT globally from an origin country to a selected currency. Also using our HS Commodity Code with our lookup tool.
Client Profile Form
All our clients must complete our client profile form to ensure they have relayed accurate information and to access any credit facilities.
Quote Request
Use our simple but comprehensive quote request tool to request a detailed quotation based on your requirements.
Customs Tariff
An easy-to-follow- link to the UK government’s customs tariff, which governs duty rates and procedures for imports and exports.
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PVA declaration
This isn’t a difficult process, you don’t have to register, you just need to provide us with authorisation to declare your imports using PVA.
Container Spec
Shipping containers come in many sizes and types. Our guide will help you to order the right equipment for your international movement(s).
Inco Terms Details
Our guide to INCO terms – a set of widely recognised selling terms that lay out the responsibilities of both the seller and the buyer.
GMR / GVMR Rule Change Processes
All goods entering the UK from the European Union as of 1st January 2022 must be cleared prior to their arrival.
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Liverpool Dock Workers Vote To Strike
As things stand, the Felixstowe port strike is still planned to go ahead next week. However, workers from the same union have now voted to strike at Liverpool too.
Backlog Concerns As Shanghai Recovers
As Shanghai recovers and becomes increasingly closer to the end of its 2 month lockdown period, the industry is expecting a huge volume of backlogged containers to impact capacity in the next few weeks.