Strive together, thrive together – overcoming the ‘perfect storm’
The freight and logistics industry has faced what can only be described as a ‘perfect storm’ in recent years. First came Brexit, then Covid-19 and now the war in Ukraine. Combined, they have brought a triple wave of challenges to the sector — driver shortages, congestion at ports and a huge hike in the price […]
EU exit – businesses offered free support
Business owners across Shropshire are being given the chance to have a free one-to-one consultation with a leading international trade expert before the UK’s post-Brexit transition draws to a close. International shipping company Global Freight Services in Telford will host the sessions for two weeks between October 12 and October 23 and spaces will be […]
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 […]
Is your business Brexit-ready?
The clock is ticking and with the summer months whizzing by Brexit Day (October 31) will be upon us before we know it. The appointment of Boris Johnson as our new Prime Minister has brought a heightened sense of urgency to the UK’s Brexit planning but it’s thought many businesses are still unprepared for life […]
International opportunity emerging for SMEs amid Brexit talks
Businesses need to start cultivating new overseas markets now rather than waiting to see what trade deals are on offer following the protracted Brexit negotiations which have begun this month.
Call for support in autumn statement
A Shropshire shipping expert is calling on the Chancellor to include more support to help small and medium-sized businesses trade internationally in his autumn statement later this month.
Manufacturers respond rapidly to changing business landscape
Manufacturing will be the fastest sector to adapt to the emerging business landscape following the Brexit vote, according to a Shropshire international trade specialist. Nicole Gunter said recent figures, which showed the UK’s exports growing at a world-beating pace for the first time in nearly a decade, demonstrate the speed at which new markets were […]
