Is it really about the earth?
Back in February, Jeff Bezos pledged to donate $10bn (around 7% of his net worth) to help tackle climate change. It would be interesting to know what sort of reaction he expected. The reaction he got could be summarised as “not bad, but could do much better”. It...
What is an essential Service Provider?
The last global pandemic was the Spanish Flu crisis of 1918. This is well out of living memory for most of the population, including everyone in government. It was also a time when the world was very different from today. This means that there is a limit to how much...
What the Coronavirus means for the supply chain
In case you had somehow managed to miss the news, COVID-19 better known as the Coronavirus is “global-public-health-emergency” which is believed to have originated in Wuhan, China. Global health pandemics are clearly bad news no matter what way you look at it, but...
How to get more women into logistics and packing
Female representation is improving across the board, but some areas are improving faster than others. For example, the world of entertainment has made a lot of progress in this area with female-led films becoming standard rather than unusual and female directors and...
How to make your international move go more smoothly
If you’re jetting off on holiday then, in principle, you can leave everything to the last minute if you really want. After all, the worst that can happen is that you have to cancel your holiday. If, however, you’re planning an international move, especially for study...
Understanding import regulations
Import regulations are a fact of life and while the details of them can and do change (especially with Brexit on the horizon), the general principles behind them tend to remain much the same and if you understand them then you will often be better able to adjust to...
A quick guide to the challenges of road transport from an exporter
With Brexit now happening, there has been much talk of what it will mean for the haulage industry. Obviously, since Brexit has only just happened that remains unclear, however, now could be a good time to assess the challenges of road transport in general and with...
Get Ready For Brexit
The UK is leaving the EU on 31 January 2020: what it means for your business What will happen after 31 January 2020? From 1 February the UK will no longer be a member of the EU, and we’ll enter an implementation period that lasts until 31 December 2020. During this...
International Packing & Moving Abroad
Moving abroad can be an exciting experience. It can be a chance to learn about a new culture and maybe a new language and can really boost your prospects when you return to the UK or even open up a whole new life in another country. While everyone has their own...
Impossible Row team achieve first ever row across the Drake Passage
We're delighted to have been part of this historical journey. Such an achievement by the whole team. Article By Craig Glenday Published 27 December 2019 How did you spend Christmas Day? Tucking into turkey or slurping endless eggnogs? Well, spare a thought for these...