How does logistics work?
Whenever goods need to be transported from one location to another, logistics functions to ensure that this process works in an effective and efficient manner. The ineffective management of logistics [...]
What is transportation logistics management?
From the perspective of a consumer, the movement of goods from one location to another may seem like a simple process that requires little planning. But in fact, there are [...]
What is international logistics?
In order for shipments to move between two points across the globe without there being damage to the goods or lengthy delays along the way, effective transport processes must be [...]
How is logistics related to supply chain management?
Supply chain management and logistics both play a crucial role in global commerce, helping to get goods from suppliers to consumers efficiently and reliably. But is there a discernible difference [...]
UK Overseas Exports: Statistics, Trends and Analysis
The UK economy as a whole, including exports, has been badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent Monetary Policy Summary, the Bank of England noted that GDP is [...]
What are the different types of shipment?
Within the freight industry, there are a variety of different options when it comes to transporting a shipment from A to B. When you’re planning how to send or receive [...]
How to calculate shipment volume
In preparation for getting something shipped via freight, it’s important that the shipment is measured accurately and in accordance with the limits used by shipping companies. If you’re hiring an [...]
What is freight forwarding?
For a freight service to work, a selection of factors needs to be considered to get the shipment to its destination. Any freight service has a place of origin and [...]
What is freight?
Whether it’s on the road, by sea or by air, freight plays an important role in transporting goods, raw materials and produce to where they need to be. It’s a [...]
