Air FreightChargeable weight explained: why light cargo can cost more
Airlines charge on the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Understanding the 1:6000 rule keeps your air freight budget honest.
14 July 2026 • 12 min read
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Shipping news, rate guidance and freight explainers
Long-form, practical pieces from the desk that books the cargo — how rates are built, which documents matter and where shipments usually go wrong.
Latest — Car Shipping
RoRo or container: which is right for your car?
RoRo is usually the cheapest way to move a running vehicle, while a container protects paintwork and lets you load parts. Here is how we choose between them.
28 July 2026 • 12 minute read
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Container ShippingThe documents your container needs before it leaves the UK
Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, VGM and any licences. Missing one is the most common reason a booking rolls to the next sailing.
30 June 2026 • 12 min read
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CustomsDuty relief for returning residents and personal vehicles
Many destinations waive import duty on a vehicle you have owned and used abroad. The relief depends on ownership period and proof of residence.
11 June 2026 • 11 min read
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Plant & Machinery
Moving tractors, excavators and agricultural units by sea
Static or self-propelled, machinery needs cleaning certificates, accurate dimensions and the right deck space. Here is what we ask for.
22 May 2026 • 13 min read
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Logistics
Which UK port or airport should your cargo leave from?
Southampton, Tilbury, Felixstowe, Liverpool, Heathrow and East Midlands each suit different trade lanes. Choosing well saves days and haulage cost.
2 May 2026 • 12 min read
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Marine cargo insurance: what all-risks cover actually pays for
Carrier liability is limited by weight, not by value. All-risks cover placed at the declared value is what puts a damaged vehicle or crate right.
18 April 2026 • 14 min read
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Packing a 20ft or 40ft container for an overseas house move
A 20ft box takes a two to three bedroom home, a 40ft takes four bedrooms with a car alongside. Loading order and bracing decide how it arrives.
27 March 2026 • 13 min read
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