Effects of Corona Virus on Logistics
The Chinese New Year is one of the slowest times of the year in the logistics industry, so the arrival of the novel coronavirus has emerged at the worst possible time. An estimation of over 400 million people travel to reach their destination at this time of year, the fear of virus transmission has accelerated […]
Guide to the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between Peru and Australia (PAFTA) has come into force on Tuesday February 11, 2020 All information on the PAFTA can be found here: Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement. Some points to note in the new agreement are as follows: A claim for preference under PAFTA must be supported with a Certificate of […]
IMO 2020 / Low Sulphur Implementation
Click the link below to find out everything you need to know about IMO 2020 and how it will affect container shipping into the future. ****Stockwell International IMO 2020 Information Document****
2020 Incoterms Update
Incoterms are fundamental to international trade, providing a set of contract terms for international freight delivery. These clearly define the delivery point and the seller and buyers’ responsibilities, risks and costs. Incoterms are reviewed every 10 years and from January 1, 2020 a number of changes will come into effect: 1. DAT (Delivered at Terminal) […]
Is Vietnam the next big manufacturing hub?
As the US-China trade war escalates, importers are turning to suppliers in other Asian countries with Vietnam becoming an increasingly popular manufacturing hub as small and medium sized businesses in the USA look to bypass recently imposed tariffs. This increased demand for Vietnamese products has seen a large amount of companies moving operations to Vietnam, […]
Retail Businesses: Finding A Freight Forwarder For Supply And Demand
Finding a suitable freight forwarder for your retail business requires some research. It’s important to understand that within retail freight, there will be a range of freight forwarding companies looking for your business. There may be some who have less experience or offer fewer services than others and they will not be able to provide […]