• Contact Us
  • Free Quote
  • integration
  • Direct Mail fulfilment, mailing services
  • CAREERS
3PLWOW Order fulfilment, pick and pack services
  • HOME
  • PRICES
  • QUOTE
  • PICK & PACK
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • FAQ
  • REVIEWS
Tel: 0191 2572158
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Order fulfillment
  • Importing Goods to the UK? 4 Things You Need to Know
22nd May 2022

Importing Goods to the UK? 4 Things You Need to Know

Importing Goods to the UK? 4 Things You Need to Know

by searchberg / Friday, 14 January 2022 / Published in Order fulfillment
Cargo containers for importing goods

Brexit and the subsequent transition period, along with the COVID-19 pandemic, has affected the UK’s trade statistics regarding import and export.

Whether importing from the EU or other countries, this guide can help make it a winning strategy for your business.

 

Freight Forwarders

Freight forwarders specialize in international logistics and can arrange transportation of goods from collecting the shipment from the supplier to delivering it to your warehouse or store in the UK. They use a network of logistics providers or local transport to move products. This means you will only have one person to communicate with to manage the details of your shipment.

 

Custom Brokers

Custom brokers (also known as import brokers) help set up custom documents and licenses required for importing into the UK. They ensure to provide everything you need to smoothly clear customs as well as deal with authorities on your behalf. This helps avoid delays, fines, and other expenses are given that you fail to comply with customs requirements.

 

Considering the Underlying Costs

The process of importing goods can be costly. So, you should consider the price of goods, transportation costs, fees charged by outsourced service providers, and charges imposed by government agencies.

A regular bank transfer to the supplier will include additional fees and costs. Moreover, the exchange rate your bank offers might not be the best option. However, you can eliminate the additional expenses by paying for the goods through foreign exchange platforms that offer savings on international payments.

 

Transporting Options

When transporting your goods to the UK, there are several options to choose from. Airfreight is used typically when transporting small or high-value items needed urgently. Goods are placed in a specially designed freight plane or a regular passenger aircraft.

Sea freight is used when importing goods from the Far East. It’s a perfectly suitable way to move large volumes of goods worldwide.

Rail transport and the road network are other cost-effective ways to move large volumes of merchandise within Europe easily.

 

Storage facility

At 3PLWOW, we offer to pick and pack solutions to ensure timely delivery to the end customer. We’re a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that allows efficient handling of the supply chain process when importing goods from anywhere outside the UK. Our eCommerce fulfilment service has helped various online businesses expand their customer base amidst the pandemic.

For more information and details about their services, get in touch with us today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About searchberg

What you can read next

A Guide to Logistics Management
Folded denim pants for proper storage
Factors to Consider When Outsourcing Your Apparel Fulfillment Services
A man checking inventory
The Key to Successful Inbound and Outbound Processes & Logistic Services

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

  • Smart warehouse management system concept 

    Global Logistics: Challenges in a Changing World

    Disrupted supply chains are wreaking havoc all ...
  • A woman working on her laptop while packing clothes in a cardboard box 

    Starting Your Online Business in 2022: What You Need to Know

    Starting an online business is not as easy as i...
  • Tips For Managing Your Logistics More Efficiently.

    Here are some tips to efficiently manage your l...
  • A Guide to Logistics Management

    Logistics management is the adhesive holding th...
  • A man arranging packaging in his shop   

    Optimize Pick-and-Pack Processes with These 3 Tips

    Pick-and-pack processes are the foundation of m...

Recent Comments

    Archives

    • May 2022
    • April 2022
    • February 2022
    • January 2022
    • December 2021
    • November 2021

    Categories

    • e-commerce
    • logistics
    • Order fulfillment
    • Order fulfilment
    • Pick and pack
    • Uncategorised

    Featured Posts

    • Smart warehouse management system concept 

      Global Logistics: Challenges in a Changing World

      0 comments
    • A woman working on her laptop while packing clothes in a cardboard box 

      Starting Your Online Business in 2022: What You Need to Know

      0 comments
    • Tips For Managing Your Logistics More Efficiently.

      0 comments
    • A Guide to Logistics Management

      0 comments
    • A man arranging packaging in his shop   

      Optimize Pick-and-Pack Processes with These 3 Tips

      0 comments

    SEARCH

    RECENT POSTS

    • Smart warehouse management system concept 

      Global Logistics: Challenges in a Changing World

    • A woman working on her laptop while packing clothes in a cardboard box 

      Starting Your Online Business in 2022: What You Need to Know

    • Tips For Managing Your Logistics More Efficiently.

    TAG CLOUD

    MENU

    • Home
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Detailed quote
    • FAQ
    • API Integration
    • Watch us at work
    • Reviews
    • Privacy Policy & GDPR
    • Our Prices
    HEADQUARTERS

    3PL WOW
    Unit 1
    Cumberland House
    Cumberland Road
    North Shields
    NE29 8RD

    Tel: 0191 2572158

    MAIN AREAS WE COVER FROM NEWCASTLE

    • Birmingham
    • Bristol
    • Cardiff, Wales
    • Edinburgh, Scotland
    • Glasgow
    • Leeds
    • Liverpool, Merseyside
    • London
    • Manchester
    • Newcastle upon Tyne
    • Tweet

    Services

    • Books and literature
    • Clothing fulfilment
    • Direct Mail fulfilment, mailing services
    • Electronic goods
    • Fabrics and linen
    • Gift wrapping
    • Mail Fulfilment
    • Ecommerce fulfilment types
    • Subscription box
    • Videos at work
    • Order fulfilment service
    3PLWOW Order fulfilment, pick and pack services

    © 2017. All rights reserved. 3PLWOW

    TOP