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What is a reefer container? In shipping, a reefer is a refrigerated container used to transport goods that need to be kept at a constant
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What is a reefer container? In shipping, a reefer is a refrigerated container used to transport goods that need to be kept at a constant
Mercator was recently appointed to handle a large consignment of import air freight from Malaysia to the UK. Our agent in Malaysia (from our MarcoPoloLine
What is a flat rack container? A flat rack (FR) container is a piece of special shipping equipment that does not have a top or
The amount of import VAT and duty payable upon clearance into the UK is dependent on three factors. Firstly the percentage of import VAT and/or
The UK’s trade deal with Mexico was signed in June 2021 and acts as a Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA) keeping preferential trade tariffs post-Brexit. What
You need to appoint a freight forwarder, but have no idea where to start looking? We have some hints and tips for you of things
What is an Incoterm? An Incoterm is a globally recognised set of commercial terms that apply to sales and purchase of goods overseas. Simply put,
One of the first post-Brexit trade deals is now in force. The international trade agreement has been set up between the UK and Australia &
This checklist applies to import shipping into the UK. If you are unsure of what you are doing at any stage, you ought to seek
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