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Practical, plain-English guides on freight forwarding, customs and global logistics, plus what is moving the market right now.

30 June 2026 · 6 min read

Why Your Sea Freight Quotes Keep Climbing This Summer (and What UK Importers Can Do)

Sea freight quotes are climbing fast this summer as peak season arrived early. Here is what is driving the mid-2026 container rate surge and what UK importers can do about it.

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23 June 2026 · 6 min read

The UK to India Trade Deal Starts 15 July 2026: What Importers and Exporters Should Do Now

The UK to India trade deal goes live on 15 July 2026, bringing big tariff cuts both ways. Lower duty is on the table, but only if your rules of origin and HMRC paperwork line up first.

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16 June 2026 · 6 min read

Air, Sea or Road? How to Pick the Right Freight Method Without Overpaying

Not sure whether to send your shipment by air, sea or road? Here is a simple, jargon-free checklist based on value, weight, deadline and route to help UK shippers choose the right mode without paying for speed they do not need.

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9 June 2026 · 6 min read

Incoterms Made Simple: A Plain-English Guide for UK Importers and Exporters

A jargon-free guide to the Incoterms UK SMEs actually meet. We explain who pays, who carries the risk, and the DDP trap that catches out small businesses.

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2 June 2026 · 6 min read

Shipping a Car Abroad from the UK: RoRo, Containers and the Bits People Forget

A friendly walk-through of shipping a car overseas from the UK, covering drive-on RoRo versus sealed container, why EVs and non-runners usually need a container, and the paperwork worth sorting early.

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