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Can a 3PL provider be a 4PL?
This is an interesting question that has been put to me in the past – can a 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) company operate as a 4th Party Logistics (4PL) service provider? Lets look at how it might happen in the real world: Imagine your company approached your 3PL airfreight service provider and asked for aContinue reading “Can a 3PL provider be a 4PL?”
Focus on Airfreight
With many direct and indirect options, airfreight is by far the quickest way to ship goods internationally around the world. There are few locations that cannot be reached quickly and efficiently using its services.
What is a binding tariff?
A binding tariff or binding tariff information (BTI) is a classification decision made by the local customs authority in UK and Europe on the classification of goods. The BTI outlines the commodity code or harmonised standard (HS) number the goods are classified under and the associated duty rate plus any required licenses, quotas or quantitativeContinue reading “What is a binding tariff?”
Which is the best Internationally – Air, Sea, Road or Rail Freight?
Part of being an International Logistics Manager is to ensure your company shipments are transported in the most efficient and the most cost effective way. High freight costs can very quickly erode the profit margin on your goods and, after all, the aim of business is to make a profit. Having the experience to knowContinue reading “Which is the best Internationally – Air, Sea, Road or Rail Freight?”
Are we in Industry 4.0?
There have been considerable shifts in industry throughout history as new technology has been invented and implemented. When new technology is applied on a large it can cause a dramatic change in how all industry works – this creates a new ‘version’ of industry. What is Industry 1.0? 1760-1840 – The Industrial Revolution. The mostContinue reading “Are we in Industry 4.0?”
Shipping Consolidation services
Inefficient shipping can increase your company’s costs and have a big impact on your company’s profit. Using freight consolidation services to streamline your logistics within your supply chain can give you big rewards. What is a consolidation service? A consolidation service combines all your company orders into one shipment for accurate and efficient shipping. ThereContinue reading “Shipping Consolidation services”
How COVID-19 impacted airfreight rates
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has not only had, and continues to have, a terrible and tragic impact on life all around the world – its effects have also impacted and disrupted practically every industry and supply chain worldwide. At the start of the year as the pandemic grew, each country in turn implemented a protectiveContinue reading “How COVID-19 impacted airfreight rates”
Support Your Delivery Drivers
With the Covid-19 still raging worldwide each country across the world is trying to protect its population with various lockdown measures. Some workers can work from home and some workers have been furloughed. For key workers such as logistics workers and drivers this is clearly not an option – goods still need to move andContinue reading “Support Your Delivery Drivers”
Don’t let shipping surcharges creep up on you
As we enter the new tax year you may have received a rate increase from your logistics provider. Do you realise how you pack and ship your items can affect the overall cost you will be charged? Part of efficient logistics management is monitoring costs. Flat rate shipping costs are becoming rare – now youContinue reading “Don’t let shipping surcharges creep up on you”
Covid-19 Warehouse Safety
We are currently all in the grips of the terrible Covid-19 ‘coronavirus’ pandemic. As per all government’s advice – stay home, stay safe and protect your health service and the vulnerable. Some industries, such as manufacturing, retail and logistics, must stay open to supply manufacturers of essential equipment and to keep supply chains moving. TheseContinue reading “Covid-19 Warehouse Safety”
