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 […]
Telford international trade specialist provides post-transition support to businesses
An international trade specialist from Telford is joining forces with one of the region’s biggest business support networks to provide practical advice to companies on global trading following the UK transition period. Anton Gunter, managing director of Global Freight Services, will host a free webinar in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shipping firm applauds international growth of Shropshire’s small businesses
A Shropshire shipping firm is throwing its support behind small businesses across the region and applauding their ambitions to grow internationally. Global Freight Services based in Telford is once again backing the 2020 Federation of Small Business Awards, which showcases the best companies across the UK. For the third year, it will sponsor the International […]
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 […]
Shipping firm praises growth and export show
As a global leader in the region for export and logistics, Global Freight has welcomed the success of a new show in Shropshire aimed at opening overseas opportunities for businesses. The Business Growth and Export Show – staged by the Marches Growth Hub – was held on November 23 at Shrewsbury Town’s stadium and our […]
We’re hiring!
*VACANCY NOW FILLED* Here at Global Freight we’re looking to expand our successful team with the addition of an office administrator. 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 office skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for […]
Export boost welcomed by international trade expert
An award-winning shipping company has welcomed new figures which show that Britain’s small manufacturers are enjoying the fastest growth in export orders in more than a decade.