The EU represents 500 million consumers. Since the UK voted to leave the EU, many people are assuming we will leave those consumers behind too. However, as a recent article in The Guardian suggests, the likelihood is that we will in fact negotiate a free trade agreement to accommodate and remind our neighbours of [...]
Following the news of Hanjin’s collapse, it’s safe to say that the situation leaves us ‘all at sea’. Vessels are stuck at sea or at anchor with crew still on board whilst ports fear they won’t get paid resulting in them refusing to allow Hanjin vessels to berth or discharge. The result is that shippers [...]
As the UK and the rest of the world settle down post-Brexit, the challenge to smooth relationships between Europe and the UK is just beginning. In the shipping industry there are a number of hurdles to overcome and the dust on leaving the EU will take time to settle. One of the key trades [...]
10 things you need to know about the new SOLAS regulations The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has amended the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) to require, as a condition for loading a packed container onto a ship for export, that the container has a verified weight declared to the Vessel Operator and [...]
Freight Forwarding Q&A with Chairman, Alan Platt We recently teamed up with Trade Finance Global to discuss the world of freight forwarding. Here's a Q&A session with our Chairman, Alan Platt: Please explain your business and shipping services you offer: John Good Shipping, founded in 1833, is one of the largest, independent ship agency [...]
Offering a helping hand to importers and exporters At John Good Shipping, we understand the importance of helping all our customers, particularly new or inexperienced ones, to get a clear insight into the world of freight forwarding. There is so much terminology – International Commercial Terms (INCO Terms) – which, at times, reads like [...]
As we all know too well, freight rates in the current market - particularly on the Asia-Europe trade - are at record lows. This is undoubtedly a positive for importers up and down the country but has far reaching implications on the industry as a whole and changes the whole dynamics of the supply chain. [...]
There has been a huge amount of coverage recently in the national media about the shortage of drivers within the haulage industry and the knock-on effects for the supply chain. Today, and in the future, this is becoming an increasingly growing concern. With Christmas just around the corner there is a danger out there that [...]
When it comes to freight forwarding for transporting your goods from one country to another, it is well worth employing the services of a trusted partner. John Good Shipping has over 180 years’ experience in the transportation of a wide range of cargoes world-wide, including customs clearance, warehousing and trucking services. Here are a few [...]
