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What food does the UK import from Italy?
December 4, 2023
Italian foodstuffs like pasta, wine, and olive oil are all staples of the British diet.…
How to import food into the UK
December 4, 2023
Without food imports, the UK would struggle to feed itself. In 2020, the UK imported…
What food does the UK export?
November 14, 2023
Contrary to popular belief, the UK has a rich culinary culture and a thriving food…
An overview of the UK’s food imports
September 28, 2023
As a trading nation, the UK has traditionally relied on imported food to feed its…
How do trade tariffs work?
June 27, 2023
International trade is a driver of the global economy. Companies based in different countries trade…
What are trade barriers?
June 5, 2023
While free trade is often an aspiration, in reality, a range of barriers can exist…
Duty Suspension
June 5, 2023
The term duty suspension is used in relation to free trade and opening up economic…
Free Trade Areas
June 5, 2023
In an interconnected global economy, international trade plays a vital role in driving economic growth…
What are the tax benefits of a freeport?
April 18, 2023
Freeports have a long history in the UK, with the first set up in the…
What is a free trade agreement?
April 18, 2023
Free trade refers to the exchange of goods and services between countries without tariffs, quotas…
What is Free Trade?
April 18, 2023
You will often hear politicians and economists talking about the virtues of free trade. While…
Freeports in post-Brexit Britain
April 18, 2023
Freeports have been a feature of UK economic policy since the 1980s, with their role…
Can you export from the UK to Australia?
January 30, 2023
The UK and Australia have strong cultural, family and economic ties. According to data from…
What is duty inversion and how can you do it?
January 30, 2023
Freeports are set to unleash a range of new opportunities for ambitious companies to grow…
What is freight forwarding?
January 30, 2023
When it comes to keeping international trade moving there are few more important roles than…
Freeports in the UK
January 18, 2023
What is a freeport? A freeport is a type of special economic zone that is…
Do you pay VAT on exports?
January 18, 2023
Fewer than 10% of UK businesses currently export despite exporting offering a wide range of…
US Import Tax to the UK
January 18, 2023
The UK has long trading links with the US. It has always been a significant…
Advantages of Indirect Exporting
January 18, 2023
There is a range of strategies that companies can use to export their products to…
Can you defer VAT on imports?
October 19, 2022
If you import goods into Great Britain from outside the UK or from outside the…
What is an importer of record (IOR)
October 19, 2022
There is a complex range of acronyms and titles involved in international logistics. These can…
Importing from China to the UK
August 5, 2022
12% of the imports to the UK come from China, making it the UK’s third…
Customs Declaration Service: What you need to know
August 5, 2022
If you are importing goods into the UK, then you will need to use the…
How do you declare imports to customs?
August 2, 2022
One of the principal concerns of companies that are new to importing goods is what…
How to calculate UK import tax
August 1, 2022
If you are importing goods into the UK from overseas then you may be required…
A guide to imports and exports
June 27, 2022
As your business grows and develops you may begin to think about trading internationally and…
A guide to customs clearance
June 22, 2022
When companies begin trading across international borders one of their biggest concerns is the whole…
How Does Freight Forwarding Work?
May 20, 2022
Freight forwarding is one of the world’s most important service industries. It ensures that global…
Types of export documents and their uses
May 9, 2022
There is a range of different documents needed in order to export goods from the…
Which transport documents do you need to export from the UK?
May 3, 2022
It’s never been easier to sell and ship your products internationally. This offers a wide…
Tips on importing from the USA
April 29, 2022
The USA is not only the world’s biggest market, it’s also one of the UK’s…
Everything you need to know about air shipping
April 26, 2022
If you’re shipping goods internationally and your timescales are tight then air freight is the…
Dealing with customs post-Brexit
April 23, 2022
The UK formally left the EU on 31st January 2020. There was then a transition…
How quickly can I ship to the EU?
April 22, 2022
Prior to Brexit, and the end of the 12 month transition period, there were no…
How has Brexit affected Asia to UK shipping rates?
April 20, 2022
While most of the focus of Brexit has been on the impact it has had…
Everything you need to know about Bill of Lading
April 19, 2022
By necessity, international shipping involves substantial amounts of documentation. One key part of this paperwork…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Freight Forwarder
April 19, 2022
If your business trades overseas then there are a range of logistical issues that you…
What’s the difference between a freight forwarder and a freight broker?
April 18, 2022
The terms freight forwarder and freight broker are often used interchangeably whenever anyone is transporting…
What is a freight forwarder responsible for?
April 17, 2022
Freight forwarders are a critical, but often unsung, part of international trade and commerce. They…
Shipping To The USA
April 15, 2022
The markets between the UK and the USA are long standing and well-developed. As a…
Freight forwarder vs courier: What’s the difference?
April 14, 2022
There are a number of different ways that goods can be transported from one place…
Shipping from China to the UK
April 13, 2022
China is one of the world’s biggest economies and produces vast amounts of goods for…
Freight agent, freight forwarder and freight broker: What’s the difference?
April 12, 2022
Moving freight is a complex process that involves high degrees of logistical expertise as well…
Shipping by air vs shipping by sea
April 4, 2022
When transporting products across the globe, one of the key decisions you have to make…
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