At the end of September this year, UPS brought in a “shipping charge correction audit fee”. We know, it’s really catchy. So – what does it actually mean, and how can you avoid being charged? In this blog, we’re going to describe what the fees are, the conditions from UPS, and how you can keep Read More
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Raising the rates to Asia? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re shipping goods to Asia, this is an important article for you to read. At Smart Directions, we’re keen on keeping our customers up to date with changing markets and impacts on the global supply chain. We have an ear to the ground, and this update is no different. Asia, What’s the word hummingbird? Read More
Can Smart Directions offer fulfilment services?
As a matter of fact, we can! The team here at Smart Directions have been helping British-born businesses with our fulfilment services for many years. So, with the holiday season almost upon us, it’s time to get your goods in the warehouse and ready for the man in red. But first – what is fulfilment, Read More
Shipping surcharges – what are they?
The team at Smart Directions are always looking at ways to improve the transparency within the logistics sector, especially when it comes to surcharges and other costs. After all, in this economy, we’re all keen to trim the edges or save our margins. So when we received word of shipping surcharge surges, we thought it Read More
The Windsor Framework – have you read this?!
At Smart Directions, we’re keen to help our customers to look ahead and prepare their businesses for trade in September and the new Windsor Framework. Hang on chaps, we haven’t even had a summer yet! Well this is pretty important, so you’ll have to forgive us for packing away the deckchairs early! From September 2024, Read More