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Trade between the UK & South Africa

When South Africa was pulled out of the Commonwealth of Nations in 1961, the United Kingdom opposed monetary and economic sanctions. Britain had many key trade links and, in particular,…

10 reasons to choose road freight

Transporting goods is the most integral part of a business, so it’s vital you make the right choice in how your goods are transported. Most freight shipping companies provide road…

Chinese New Year Information

CHINESE NEW YEAR INFORMATION by Jenny Hooper | Jan 14, 2020 | General News Our Chinese Freight Partner will be closed from the 23rd of January until the 30th of January due to…

Sea Freight vs Air Freight: Pros and Cons

If you have goods you need to ship, you may be asking yourself whether sea or air freight would be more effective for your logistics management. Below we outline the…

Brexit Outcomes – November Update

The outcome of Brexit now depends on political developments and the outcome of the General Election on the 12 December. This article aims to summarise some of the possibilities following…

A Beginners Guide to Sea Freight

Whether your UK business is importing or exporting goods, it’s important to research the most cost-effective shipping methods. In most cases, sea freight will be far more affordable than air…

Urgent Shipments? We have the Solution!

No matter what time of day, when you have urgent shipments to organise you can rely on Independent Freight to provide the best possible, hassle-free, and speedy service. We’re your…

Invitation to the ‘No Jargon’ Approach to BREXIT

We would love you to join us at this invitation only event on the 17th October 2019 at Mallory Court Hotel and Spa, Royal Leamington Spa Warwickshire CV33 9QB Are you…

Changes to the New International Incoterms Rules

As most people will be aware following our recent blogs and Newsletters the Incoterms® rules have now been updated for 2020. On the release of Incoterms® 2020, ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton…

5 Things you need to know about Customs after Brexit

As the political situation stands, the UK is set to leave the European Union on the 31st of October 2019, regardless of whether the government secures a deal. “It is…

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