Category: Uncategorized
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A-Z of shipping terms
Everyday shipping terms are used so often in the industry, but it can be confusing as they are mostly all three letter acronyms, and some can be mostly interchangeable – HBL/SWB for example are both types of house bill and are used similarly. If you are new to the shipping industry or just want a…
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Why you should have a customs agent
Since the evolution of computers and the internet, arranging customs for imports and exports has changed from being done on paper, handwritten or typed with a typewriter. They took a great deal of time for each one and had to be checked thoroughly to make sure the right information was on there. Now that customs…
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Guide to Order Fulfilment
Order fulfilment is becoming a popular choice for a multitude of sellers wanting to set up retail businesses without the hassle of owning a large warehouse or having stock lying around in a storage facility and no time to pick and pack everything by themselves. There are three main types of order fulfilment – third-party…
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Metoni Logistics Import Guide
Importing freight doesn’t have to be a difficult process and although there are lots of pieces that have to fall into place to ensure your cargo is imported correctly, with as few delays as possible and is cost effective for everyone involved. The world of importing into the United Kingdom has changed dramatically over the…
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Air freight making a comeback
The world of sea freight has been turned upside down recently with the fallout of various situations; the pandemic, the Suez Canal blockage, port congestion and lack of containers and rising container costs. It means that air freight is becoming more popular as shippers and buyers try to find more cost-effective ways to get cargo…
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CDS is on track to replace CHIEF
You may be aware that as of September 2022, CHIEF will be replaced by the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS), but what exactly is this and how does it affect you and your business? Implementing a new system whilst you’re trying to arrange multiple customs entries per day can be overwhelming, but CDS will be…
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Coronavirus COVID-19 : The boom and bust of global supply chains
The 2020 pandemic of coronavirus Covid-19 will have long lasting affects on global supply chains that will be felt way beyond the panic buying seen in the UK recently. Many supply chains will struggle to manage the impacts of the virus, which is set to dominate the country for months to come and will threaten…
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Is your business Brexit Ready?
With the March 2019 deadline fast approaching, at the time of writing, the United Kingdom doesn’t have a deal with the European Union post-Brexit. The country seems to be in turmoil as to the best options available (if any!). There is a danger that many people are experiencing a ‘Brexit overload’, with the topic regularly…