UK Distribution: Choosing the Right Freight Option for Your Business Getting goods from A to B within the UK sounds simple, until you’re the one responsible for making sure it happens on time, every time. Whether you’re moving a single pallet or a full truckload, the transport option you choose can make the difference between [...]
Choosing between air freight and ocean freight is one of the most important decisions any importer or exporter will make. Get it right, and you save money, protect your margins and keep customers happy. Get it wrong, and you could face delays, unnecessary costs or stock shortages at the worst possible moment. At Regal Crown [...]
The Asia to UK and North Europe trade has moved firmly into an early and unusually sharp peak season, with spot rates climbing hard through June and into July as capacity tightens across the main east-west corridors. The latest figures Drewry's World Container Index rose 9% to 4,530 dollars per 40ft container in the [...]
The UK Government has announced a temporary suspension of import duty rates on a range of everyday goods in an effort to stimulate economic growth. Effective from 27 April 2025, the tariff suspension will apply to 89 products described by the government as "summer essentials." This two-year measure is projected to save importers approximately £17 [...]
Last week, the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced that additional fees will be applied to Chinese owned or built vessels arriving at US ports from October 14th. The fees are aimed at promoting ship building in the US and mitigating the trend of building of ships in China, where Chinese shipyards have secured the majority [...]
Bangladesh no longer has access to road-air export services through Indian airports, after India blocked the use of its transhipment facilities. India’s Ministry of Finance confirmed last week that it had rescinded access to transhipments for “export cargo from Bangladesh destined to third countries through land customs stations, ports and airports". Prior to the announcement, [...]
The global US tariff increases, announced by President Trump last week, came into effect yesterday but rates above 10% have now been paused for 90 days. However, that excludes China, which is now subject to an astonishing 125% duty rate. Trump originally announced a 54% tariff, but a battle of wills between the two country [...]
Since the Gaza ceasefire came to an abrupt end last week, hopes of a return to commercial shipping through the Red Sea have faded. The US and Houthi Rebels had various military exchanges last week, which included an attack on a group of warships in the Red Sea and a Houthi vow to continue targeting [...]
The fire that caused London Heathrow Airport to close overnight, may be about to disrupt air freight services for the next week or two. When the airport reopens, currently expected to be midnight Friday March 21st at the earliest, it will have caused over 24 hours of disruption and led to the cancellation or diversion [...]
President Trump's trade war with Canada, Mexico, China, and more recently the European Union, continues to gather momentum. So, herewith the current position. Steel and Aluminium - The US has just applied a new 25% tariff on steel and aluminium from countries around the world from March 12th. The levy has incited retaliatory measures from [...]
