News and articles from Freight Agency
West Africa – Service Update
As we enter the second half of 2022 Freight Agency can confirm our continued commitment to the West African market. Despite much uncertainty in recent times within the shipping industry we remain able to offer preferred space, competitive rates and favourable conditions at destination from a number of shipping lines on the trade.
Overweight Containers? It’s Going To Cost!
We live in a time where it feels like international carriers are introducing new charges for everything they can think of, it probably won’t be long before the other carriers follow their lead.
Container Delivered On The Floor
Many customers find it very convenient to have their container “dropped to the floor”. Freight Agency can arrange this through our contacts with specialist haulage companies who utilise side-lifter trailers in order to position a container on the floor at a convenient location.
Breakbulk Europe 2022
Breakbulk Europe has become the largest global gathering for the cargo industry with this year’s event held in the Rotterdam Ahoy exhibition centre. An ideal event for Simon Titchmarsh Operations Director (left) and Spencer Stocker, Sales Manager (right) of Freight Agency to meet potential suppliers.
Inland delivery to the U.S.A. Weighing up the options
Shipping to the U.S.A has many pitfalls. One is the fact that different states have different rules. A legal requirement in one state may not be required in another. This can lead to confusion and possible shipment delays or even financial penalties. An area where UK exporters can come unstuck is the maximum weight that can be transported on the U.S. roads.
Why Use a Freight Forwarder?
Shipping should be easy. You contact the shipping line, you obtain a price, agree the loading date, make the booking and load your container. Simple right? Well it used to be but not anymore.
Freight Agency Ltd Recognised as Investor in People
As part of our commitment to the people that work for Freight Agency we were delighted to receive recognition from Investors In People in September 2021. This award confirms our belief that the people who work for us are our single most important asset and we...
Freight Agency’s amazing Marathon Man
Freight Agency’s amazing Marathon Man During the month of April our Agency Co-ordinator Stephen Fry has been running more than a marathon every day in his unsupported attempt to run the length of Great Britain. Starting at Land’s End in Cornwall on April 1st and...
Stephen’s amazing L.E.J.O.G. attempt – 930 miles in 30 days
During the Month of April our friend and highly experienced colleague Stephen Fry is taking on the very considerable challenge of running the length of Great Britain between Land’s End and John O’Groats (L.E.J.O.G.) Stephen, who has been a member of Bingley Harriers...
What size is a container?
What size is an ocean cargo container? This is one of the most common questions we are asked. So, here is the answer. The below tables give you a breakdown of the most commonly used containers. STANDARD 20 ft INSIDE LENGTH 19'4" 5.89 m INSIDE WIDTH 7'8" 2.33...