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Teenager Neave picks up Global Freight-sponsored award

Attending the annual national Dyslexia Awards is always a highlight for the Global Freight team and 2023 was no exception. We were honoured to once again be sponsors of the Community Shining Star Teenager (13-19) award, which recognises the talents and achievements of young dyslexic people, and we were beyond proud to meet winner 16-year-old […]

Businesses urged to shop local to boost small-town economies

It’s no secret. Shopping local and using independent businesses instead of larger commercial organisations is vital if we want to see our small-town economies grow and flourish. Anton Gunter, Global Freight’s managing director, makes a strong case for why everyone should support local… The phrase “Local is Lekker” is a popular saying and theme in […]

Global Freight strengthens global partnerships

Building collaborative partnerships with external organisations is fundamental to business success. They enable your business to harness the strengths and skills of others to improve outcomes for both you and your clients. It’s something we’ve always been heavily invested in at Global Freight Services and we’re really proud to be part of two worldwide networks […]

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 […]

Businesses urged to kickstart international trading in 2022 with a logistics health check

In the last 18 months, UK businesses, particularly exporters, have had everything thrown at them – a global pandemic beyond anyone’s imagining, Brexit, new trade deals, a lorry driver shortage and rising shipping costs.  However, despite all this disruption, businesses have continued to trade internationally and according to the World Trade Organization, global trade has rebounded beyond all expectations.   As we start 2022 however, our managing director, Anton Gunter, is warning we […]

Is now the right time to start exporting?

Running a business has been no easy feat for anyone during the last two years with Covid-19 and Brexit doing its best to derail trade but it would seem here in the UK we are a resilient nation.   We are innovators and we are ambitious and although our confidence may dip on occasion, more often than not, business owners tend to bounce back with vigour and excitement at the prospect of embracing new opportunities.  And that is […]

Freight company helps to drive forward Dyslexia Awards

A firm of shipping specialists has become the latest Shropshire business to lend its support to a countywide celebration of the achievements of people with dyslexia. Global Freight, which ships to destinations across the UK and the world from its base in Telford, will sponsor the Shining Star Secondary Award in the 2018 Dyslexia Awards […]