Buyer briefing: Looking beyond the supplier price
Changes in freight costs, capacity and lead times can affect imported goods before they begin their journey to the UK. Current conditions in India illustrate why understanding the supply chain…
Archive: International trade
New Chinese shipping code put carriers in the spotlight
International supply chains rely on clear contracts, accurate documentation and well-defined responsibilities. A comprehensive update to China's Maritime Code is reinforcing just how important those fundamentals have become. The revised…
UK trade agreements are reshaping global supply chains
The UK's international trade strategy continues expanding, creating new opportunities in existing markets, while changing the way businesses source, manufacture and distribute goods around the world. Recent agreements with India,…
EU–US tariff agreement moves closer, but uncertainty lingers
Businesses moving goods between Europe and the United States are entering a new phase of tariff management as the proposed EU–US trade framework edges closer to implementation. Although the agreement…
UK–EU trade talks point to lower friction, not friction-free trade
The UK government is preparing the ground for a significant recalibration of its trading relationship with the European Union, with new proposals aimed at reducing border friction, improving regulatory cooperation…
Resilience, not stability, is driving trade growth
Global trade continues to move forward, but the conditions supporting that growth are becoming increasingly complex. Record volumes in 2025 have reinforced long-term demand fundamentals, yet the operating environment in…
When shipping contracts take control
The ongoing disruption in the Middle East has triggered a wave of carrier advisories, with many referencing “force majeure.” In reality, shipping lines rarely need to rely on force majeure…
China’s Global Trade Shift Brings New Opportunities
China’s exporters are proving remarkably adaptable, reshaping global trade flows in response to U.S. tariffs and shifting trade policy. While direct shipments to the United States have slowed, China has…
US Importers and Exporters Confront a Shifting Trade Landscape
For decades, US businesses have thrived on global trade, benefiting from relatively predictable rules and preferential systems that supported both imports and exports. Today, however, shifting trade policies are rewriting…
What the UK’s Latest Trade Deals Mean
In May 2025, the UK concluded new trade agreements with the European Union (May 19), United States (May 8) and India (May 6), with implications for US importers and exporters.…
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