Real trade data for UK firms
No fluff. Just practical updates on freight routes, customs law, and manufacturing trends from our team on the ground in Vietnam and Thailand.
How a Manchester fabric firm cut 9 days from Thai customs
We audited the paperwork for a local textile brand and found three missing certificates that were stalling every shipment. Here is how we fixed it.
Gareth Whitaker
Logistics Lead
3 things to check in a Vietnam warehouse lease
Commercial property laws in Vietnam differ from the UK. We look at the small print regarding utility access and sub-letting rights for SMEs.
Sarah Jenkins
Legal Consultant
Shipping from Ho Chi Minh to Felixstowe in 2025
A look at current freight rates and typical delays we are seeing for our clients. Honestly, it is getting better but you still need a buffer.
Alistair Cook
Supply Chain Analyst
Why we stopped using 3PLs in South China for electronics
Sometimes the cheapest option costs more in damaged goods. We explain why we moved 8 of our clients to different providers last quarter.
Gareth Whitaker
Logistics Lead
Reading a Vietnamese factory contract in 10 minutes
Don't get bogged down in 50 pages of legal talk. We list the four paragraphs that actually matter for your liability and quality control.
Sarah Jenkins
Legal Consultant
The real cost of a 'free' partner search
Many agencies claim to find partners for free but take hidden commissions. We explain why our fixed-fee model usually saves you £3,800 or more.
Alistair Cook
Supply Chain Analyst
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