Field notes from Asia

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
Case Studies November 12, 2024 ·6 min read

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.

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Gareth Whitaker

Logistics Lead

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3 things to check in a Vietnam warehouse lease
Compliance December 5, 2024 ·8 min read

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.

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Sarah Jenkins

Legal Consultant

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Shipping from Ho Chi Minh to Felixstowe in 2025
Logistics January 14, 2025 ·5 min read

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.

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Alistair Cook

Supply Chain Analyst

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Why we stopped using 3PLs in South China for electronics
Partner Selection October 22, 2024 ·7 min read

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.

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Gareth Whitaker

Logistics Lead

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Reading a Vietnamese factory contract in 10 minutes
Guides September 18, 2024 ·9 min read

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.

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Sarah Jenkins

Legal Consultant

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The real cost of a 'free' partner search
Industry Insights February 1, 2025 ·12 min read

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.

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Alistair Cook

Supply Chain Analyst

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