Analysis and updates on global sourcing, tariffs, freight and the shifting world of international trade — written for business owners, not lawyers.
Vietnam, India, Turkey and Mexico are increasingly viable alternatives — here's how to evaluate them properly without losing the cost advantages of established supply chains.
Read article →From wrong commodity codes to missing certificates of origin, a single paperwork error can hold up a shipment for days. The five errors we see most often.
Read article →Red Sea routing, container availability and Lunar New Year capacity — the three forces shaping container rates in and out of UK ports this year.
Read article →Three years on from the transition, UKCA is now firmly established. What every product category needs to comply with — without paying twice for testing.
Read article →Most supplier quotes are vague because the brief was vague. A practical template for writing sourcing requirements that get serious responses.
Read article →New trade agreements, easier digital documentation and better freight options have made exporting genuinely viable for smaller UK businesses. Here's why.
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