Market update
Freight rates, surcharges, insurance and market conditions that affect the cost of moving goods to the UK.
Freight costs are made up of more than the ocean or air rate: fuel and emergency surcharges, insurance, port charges and exchange rates all move, sometimes week to week. Knowing what is driving them helps you time orders and set prices.
These updates cover the market conditions that change the landed cost of your goods, and the practical steps that protect your margin.
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Practical step-by-step guides from our customs and freight team.
How-to guides
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How-to guides
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How-to guides
How to export from the UK: a step-by-step guide How to export goods from the UK: EORI, commodity codes, licences, Incoterms, export declarations, proof of origin and VAT zero-rating.
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