Inflation, weakening demand, social instability and the war in Ukraine are leading to turbulent developments in freight prices on both land and sea. We’ve been looking at the situation to find out exactly what’s going on and why they are having such a significant impact on freight. Road freight prices soar There’s no getting away Read More
2022 is turning out to be the summer of discontent. After enduring numerous rail strikes, port workers will now follow suit until the end of August. Have you thought about the advantages of using Road Freight? The walkout at the UK’s largest container port, Felixstowe, is set to cause chaos. The Unite union has reported Read More
Warehousing and inventory storage are essential pieces of your retail supply chain, affecting sourcing raw materials, efficiently managing your inventory, and getting orders delivered to customers on time. Over the years, warehousing solutions have evolved, embracing new technologies to cope with the demands of online shopping. In this article, we’re going to look at what Read More
Do you mean there’s more than one picking and packing process? Yes, there is, but before we get into that, it’s important to remember that the speed and accuracy of your picking and packing process plays a critical role in reducing costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Before we get to the nitty-gritty, let’s Read More
Fuel surcharges are an extra fee that carriers like DHL, UPS, TXT, and FedEx charge on top of their standard shipping rates. In the good old days, fuel surcharges were straight pass-through levies accurately reflecting a carrier’s fuel costs. But those days are long gone. Now, they routinely trade fuel prices and surcharges to eke Read More
