The current war that has been unleashed on Ukraine by Russia has caused massive disruptions to trade. Since 17th February, transhipment dwell times in European ports has increased by 43% according to data from FourKites.
It is being argued that a second Humber Bridge should be built in between Hull and Immingham in order to attempt to speed up freight movements across Northern England.
The world’s first fully electric container ship, the Yara Birkeland, has made its maiden voyage. But is the future of marine transport electric?
A new international goods vehicle operating license will be needed by UK van drivers wishing to enter the EU from May, if they want to travel back and forth.
Ashford International truck stop has recently opened in Kent, offering space for up to 650 HGVs. The Kent truck stop will be the largest truck stop in Europe. The stop was unveiled on Friday 3rd December by The Rt Hon. the Baroness Vere of Norbiton at Ashford International.
Warehousing and logistics is an increasingly growing industry, specifically in places that have major road connections.
Container ships are one of the most widely used forms of product transportation and play an absolutely vital role in the distribution of goods across the globe. Container ships ensure the smooth running and flow of the supply chain around the world.
There are two main ways to transport cargo and goods, sea freight and air freight. There are many advantages and disadvantages to each method, and there are many reasons as to why each method should be used and when. Both have advantages depending on your needs.
In order to work in the import/export industry, you must have an extensive knowledge of how the processes work. Exporting goods by sea involves many steps and can be a daunting process if you don’t know where to start.
It is well-known across the country by now that there is a nation-wide truck driver shortage, which has caused delays in HGV test centres. One of the main reasons for this is Covd-19, as many HGV driver tests were either delayed or cancelled. This has created a massive back-log of drivers desperate to take their HGV tests to help minimise the damages of the driver shortage.
