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The lockdown has caused huge problems for retail businesses across the UK. With restrictions now starting to be lifted, many companies are tentatively trying to tick all the safety boxes so that they can open and begin to trade again. While the pandemic has its...

Shipping goods from one country to another can come at a significant cost. If your business regularly deals with companies in China and needs to move goods from there to the UK, it can be extremely expensive if you don’t have a shipping plan. There are several ways...

Millions of tonnes of cargo are transported around the world every day and, for the most part, it reaches its destination safely and in good condition. Cargo theft, however, is a concern for anyone involved in logistics or who has a product to get from A to B. Here we...

It’s not just finding the right freight company to transport your goods across the UK or around that world that matters. How you pack your products yourself can also make a big difference to your bottom line. The last thing you want is for your goods to get damaged...

The vast majority of the world’s freight is moved not by land or by air but by sea. This is a massive logistical undertaking and is one of the most remarkable aspects of modern-day commerce. Each day, thousands of ships are moving to and fro across the globe to...

Getting your freight from one location to another is always a big challenge. Whether you’re sending your products by land, sea or air, there lots of complex logistics to take into account. At Equator Worldwide we are at the forefront of the shipping industry and are...

Every day, millions of tonnes of products are transported by land, sea and air around the world. Much of the cargo that comes into the UK does so by sea, which is not surprising considering we are an island. Equator Worldwide are experts in global logistics and...

Literally, billions of tonnes of product are shipped from one part of the globe to another on a daily basis. Either by air, ship or truck, commerce depends on effective logistics. But what are the strangest things that have ever been put in the post and sent around...

If you are considering transporting your goods via air freight in the near future, you might think that it is a fairly easy industry to understand. That, however, is not always the case and it is important to make sure that the approach you choose is suitable for the...

The success of many businesses depends on the third-party relationships it develops to help deliver its services or products. If you need to move goods across country or around the world, one of these vital partners will be your freight forwarder. We live in a global...

If you are shipping fragile or valuable goods, it pays to make sure that you pack your items properly. Not only will this ensure that your freight arrives safely, but it can save you costs as well if you are transporting large quantities of goods. Here is our quick...

As a global delivery specialist, we know the challenges that come from shipping goods and other freight across the globe. One of the many challenges is the handling of what is classified as dangerous goods and how they are packaged, labelled and handled. Shipping and...