Planning for international trade post-pandemic
The current coronavirus pandemic has proven to be an enormous challenge for businesses large and small. A recent survey conducted by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership demonstrates this with 98 per cent of businesses surveyed in Shropshire, Herefordshire and Telford & Wrekin saying they have been affected in some way shape or form by the outbreak. More […]
We’re hiring!
(Vacancy now filled) Here at Global Freight we’re looking to expand our successful team with the addition of a junior freight forwarder. Based at our office in Telford, this is an interesting and challenging role and would suit someone with experience of a wide range of general skills and an interest in carving a career […]
Getting your international trade back on track
The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on all businesses large and small and across multiple sectors. Global travel restrictions and a constricting economy has made trading extremely difficult and may have forced many businesses to shelve any plans they had to try and grow overseas. However, as the world begins moving once again […]
Businesses new to importing warned of costly risks
Businesses turning to importing as a way of diversifying income streams during the coronavirus pandemic must not turn a blind eye to product certification, a Shropshire company has warned. Global Freight Services, based in Telford, has assisted businesses across the county and further afield for more than 20 years with importation of goods from around […]
Import warning as global supply chains face disruption
A Shropshire shipping company has warned of likely disruption to UK imports during the Covid-19 outbreak and is urging caution for businesses which are new to international trade. Global Freight Services based in Telford is reporting an increase in inquiries from potential customers looking to import goods from China. But with the coronavirus outbreak having […]
Shropshire businessman returns to South African roots for cycle tour
A Shropshire businessman will return home to his South African roots next month to compete in the world’s biggest timed cycle race. Anton Gunter, managing director at Global Freight Services in Telford, will fly to Cape Town, where he grew up, to take part in the Cape Town Cycle Tour on March 8. The event […]
Exporting – not just for big business
More and more businesses are choosing to export abroad and looking to markets beyond Europe, particularly now we are officially no longer members of the European Union. But, the practice of export should not just be limited to big business. A message, which is starting to catch on, according to Anton Gunter, Global Freight’s managing […]
Shropshire businesses urged to Go Global and expand e-commerce markets
As the trend towards online shopping continues to grow, small businesses in Shropshire are being urged to capitalise by growing their international e-commerce markets. According to reports, one in every five pounds spent in UK shops is now online*. And whilst the UK is streets ahead of the rest of the world when it comes […]
New rules to guide global trade
An updated version of the globally accepted trade rules has come into force this month so if your business is involved in international trade of goods across the globe, make sure you are prepared. The international trade rules, known as Incoterms (International Commercial Terms), was drawn up by the International Chamber of Commerce as a […]
International trade expert welcomes action for greener shipping
A shipping company has welcomed efforts to make the movement of goods across the globe a cleaner and more sustainable practice but has warned it will come at a cost for Shropshire businesses. New stricter regulations governing sulphur emissions from ships are set to be introduced by the International Maritime Organization on January 1. Telford-based […]
