In 2023, it’s very easy to answer that question. Yes. China remains successfully positioned with a lucrative value proposition for shippers. Materials and manufacture for an unbeatable price, supported by world-leading infrastructure ..read more

Importers and exporters of perishable produce into one of the US East coast's biggest airports have been handed a significant boost, as new 15,000sq ft temperature controlled facility at New York’s John F Kennedy International airport has been opened ..read more

On 31st March 2023, the UK government announced negotiations had concluded on accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and that the UK is set to join the bloc ..read more

No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, it is undeniable that the UK economy is facing turbulent times. If the various news headlines and forecasts are to be believed, the UK is expected to spend a large portion of 2023 in an economic recession. Skyrocketing energy bills combined with high inflation rates are leaving businesses searching for new ideas and strategies about how to emerge (relatively) unscathed. Brands are desperately seeking ways to survive, or ideally maintain a level of growth despite the rather gloomy backdrop in the UK currently. One avenue worth considering is ..read more

The great sustainability debate has dominated the media in recent times, whether it’s political targets or personal missions, we are all asking ourselves: how can we be kinder to our planet?   Nevertheless, as the conversations evolve and consumers become more informed about the specifics of industrial eco-friendly efforts, businesses are faced with a strategic dilemma: how to promote sustainability as a key USP on a product level, while facing the carbon challenges of an established shipping network ..read more

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt was this year’s venue for the UN’s annual COP27 climate change conference. Two weeks of speeches, negotiations and pledges cumulated in a breakthrough agreement; richer countries will compensate for damage and economic losses caused by climate change. Although the scale of this compensation remains unknown ..read more

The forecast for growth from the plant-based food and drink sector over the next 10 years is compelling. Across so many Western economies, plant-based products are the new kids in town, with a mostly young and affluent consumer base driving the trend towards them. Opportunities are aplenty for the growing list of manufacturers in the space ..read more

In December 2021, the UK and Australia announced a free trade agreement (FTA) in principle had been signed. Seen as a landmark moment for the United Kingdom. The first brand new trade deal secured post-Brexit ..read more

For well over a year now global freight rates have been significantly inflated on previously typical levels. Whilst there has been a noteworthy decline in recent months, most industry commentators have concluded the rates of old are consigned to the history books ..read more

In July 2022, the UK Department of Transport unveiled its Jet Zero strategy. An 81-page plan of action for achieving a net zero UK aviation industry by 2050 ..read more