A good ocean freight rate may be subjective whether you are a shipping line or a shipper. Negotiating and securing a low freight rate may be vital to a shipper’s… read more →
We spoke to Chris May, CEO of Carry Cargo, which handles cargoes around the world, and brokers transport solutions for importers and exporters. Chris, tell us a bit about yourself,… read more →
The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) was introduced to allow individuals and businesses throughout Europe to make payments electronically or by card using Euros. SEPA was the final piece in… read more →
When crowdfunding burst onto the funding scene it caused a major industry shake-up. What was once a way for innovation fans to support their favourite projects has world leading investors… read more →
We spoke to David Noah, President of Shipping Solutions, which provides export software to those trading abroad and creating export documentation. David, tell us a bit about you, your background,… read more →
One of the arguments that was repeatedly made during the Brexit campaign was that by leaving the European Union, Britain’s fishing industry would be revitalised as it took back control… read more →
On June 24th the final outcome of the British referendum came out as a total shock – the 43 years of “marriage” between British and the EU were officially over. There… read more →
The world is getting smaller because of technology. This also applies to the logistics industry. While goods still need to travel the same distance to reach the final destination, the… read more →
In 2010 South Africa was added to the BRIC group marking it as one of the worlds key emerging economies. However, the country’s recent political crisis and its persistent economic… read more →
Exports continue to see boosted profits and growth, as a result of the weaker pound post Brexit. Coffee machine manufacturer, Fracino has seen a surge in sales due to it’s… read more →
China has seen a proliferate rise in the demand for avocados in recent years, hitting imports of 25,000 tonnes as of 2016, a considerable leap from the somewhat modest 154… read more →
The once major steam train of economies has hit a thick brick wall of which it cannot maintain its speed on its rapid growth. The chinese government wanted the markets… read more →
Construction and project finance can be hugely complex for all parties involved – developers, construction companies, architects, and even brokers, who are often faced with challenging payment gaps and working… read more →
On Thursday 23 June, 2016 Britons went to the ballot boxes to decide on whether to stay or leave the EU over growing concerns about sovereignty, fuelled by the rise of… read more →
In accordance to the MSCI Frontier Market Index, Vietnam is recognised as a frontier market. Nevertheless, with a GDP per capita of just above $6000 as of 2015 and a… read more →