Shipping Lines Take Action to Increase Shipping Rates From China to the UK
The war against uncertainty Over the past few years, anyone importing goods from China to the UK in full container loads has had a tough time when planning ahead. The reason for this? Rate...
View ArticleChanges To The Trade Tariff After Brexit
Since leaving the European Union on the 31st January, the Department for International Trade is putting together what is known as Most Favoured Nation Tariff (MFN). This is an independent tariff policy...
View ArticleAlibaba FAQs: Essential Info For Every Beginner
Alibaba is the world’s biggest B2B marketplace; it’s a level playing field where both start-ups and established businesses can source their stock from factories in China. However, while it remains a...
View ArticleCoronavirus Air Freight Delays
The coronavirus has had a huge impact on production lines in China pushing the ready date of your goods back weeks or months, therefore, I’m sure the first thing you’re looking to do is get your goods...
View ArticleHow The Coronavirus Is Affecting Importing
How the coronavirus affects you, your supplier, shipping your goods and how to plan ahead for this. The post How The Coronavirus Is Affecting Importing first appeared on Shippo-LCL Shipping UK China.
View ArticleSea Freight Rate Update 2022 – December
Just a quick sea freight rate update for anyone wanting to ship in the coming period. We also have a quick comparison graph showing shipping rate changes over the past five years.The post Sea Freight...
View ArticleRed Sea Vessel Attacks May Cause Delays | Market Overview
This post was reviewed for accuracy on 16/01/2024 Update: 23/02/2024 The attacks on commercial vessels are still ongoing and are expected to continue well into 2024. It is therefore expected that the...
View ArticleIs LCL Shipping The Fastest Way To Import From China?
If you’re looking to import goods from China, you’ll probably be wondering what the fastest shipping method is. In this blog, we’re looking at the different freight options available, and answering the...
View ArticleSea Freight Rate Update August 2024
We appreciate how hard it is to manage your shipments with the never-ending rate fluctuations. So we’ve put together a quick comparison graph detailing the rate changes over the years and a few tips on...
View ArticleNingbo Port Explosion Update
One of China’s busiest ports faced an explosion on Friday. A container exploded on the Yang Ming owned YM Mobility on Friday 9th August 2024 which has left debris scattered across the pier nearby. A...
View ArticleKey Dates – Christmas 2024
With Christmas fast approaching (I know, where has the time gone!) you may be anticipating making your last orders in time for the Christmas sales. In order to take advantage of this time, it’s...
View ArticleChinese New Year’s Impact On Importers – 2025
As the year of the Snake slithers round the corner and the year of the Dragon departs, Chinese New Year can have a significant impact on the shipping industry. Here’s how you can plan ahead…The post...
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