Shipping and aviation industries have been around for a very long time, with shipping being one of the oldest and most important industries in the world. With this, there are a lot of interesting facts about ships and aeroplanes from over the years that you may not know. Take a look through our list of…
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If your goods aren’t prepared properly before shipping, then you can run the risk of your goods not making it to their destination, or arriving damaged. Both of these situations can be costly to your business and lead to delays and irate customers. Using our extensive knowledge and expertise, we have put together a comprehensive…
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When entrusting a company, such as Seaspace International, to store your goods in their warehouse, it’s important to understand the security measures they have in place to keep your goods safe. Here at Seaspace International, we have very thorough processes and high tech security equipment to ensure all of your goods are safe from fire,…
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If your business relies on importing and exporting goods across parts of the world, then you need to ensure that you are well prepared for the Christmas season. It may seem like it’s a bit early in the year to be thinking about Christmas, however, with the festive season being such as busy period, planning…
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Discover the difference between the types of logistics providers and how each provider can help your business. What’s the difference between the types of logistics provider? The definition of 1PL, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL and 5PL. 1PL – FIRST PARTY LOGISTICS 1PL refers to an individual or a business who ships, imports and exports or manufactures…
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When it comes to freight shipping, whether it’s for private or commercial purposes, you’ll first need to decide upon the most appropriate form of freight transportation for your requirements. Typically this will be decided by factors including the size, weight and type of cargo needing to be transported, as well as the cost limitations and…
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The warehousing and distribution for your goods and stock can be a daunting task, especially as it’s the crucial end-link in the whole supply chain. There are two main options that your business has to consider in handling these roles; owning your own warehouse facility, managing it, equipping it and manning it in its…
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Wooden pallets are used for shipping all kinds of products across the whole world. However, once they get to their destination you can be left with unwanted pallets that you don’t know what to do with! We work with a range of companies internationally to help them ship their products, so we understand the need…
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From 1st February – 15th February, it is Chinese New Year, with 2022 being the year of the Tiger. For many businesses, this celebration will have little impact but for those that import goods from China, the Chinese New Year holidays can be disruptive. With factories and businesses shutting down and shipping lines adjusting their…
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With 2018 coming to a close and 2019 rapidly approaching, you should be well underway with planning your strategy for the next year. Whether you have your plan in place, or have a few tweaks to make, there are some key dates in the logistics calendar that could cause issues with your plan. These extra…
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