Does dealing with customs send a shiver down your spine? Just thinking about the paperwork involved is headache-inducing, so any opportunity to reduce the stress of importing is tempting. But is using a customs broker right for your business? Let’s take a look at what they do, and then you can make your mind up. What Read More
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Making Your Logistics Practices Sustainable
Sustainability is today’s buzzword, but is sustainable logistics something that can be applied to the logistics industry? The answer is yes, it can. Sustainability is all about being green. The problem is many people associate green with extra costs. But it doesn’t have to mean that. Let’s face it; you’re not going to change your Read More
5 Headache-causing Challenges Facing the Third-party Logistics Industry (3PL)
It is virtually impossible to write an article about the third-party logistics industry today without mentioning Brexit or Covid. You don’t need us to tell you how hectic the last few years have been for businesses in the UK. Every industry is facing challenges, so it’s hardly surprising that the 3PL sector is experiencing its Read More
How do the New E-commerce VAT Rules and IOSS Affect Couriers?
E-commerce is booming, but how do the new E-commerce VAT rules and IOSS affect couriers? Our growing addiction to buying online has been expedited by the impact of COVID and its associated lockdowns. As a result, an increasing number of us are seeing the convenience of buying from the comfort of our homes. This increase Read More
What is Fulfilment, and Should it be Something You Outsource?
We need to talk about fulfilment outsourcing. If you sell a product, it’s something you’re doing daily. Essentially, fulfilment is the process of preparing and delivering your customers’ orders. However, it’s a lot more involved than grabbing it off the shelf, shoving it in a box and talking to the Post Office. It goes a Read More