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Our experienced team will be posting important information, comment on the present and future as well as tips on how to get the best from your freight partner.
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SOLAS changes – 1st July 2016
Are you ready for the new “SOLAS” regulations coming in to effect on 1st July? If you’re reading this with a puzzled expression on your face and fear in your heart, don’t worry. It’s fine! This article will explain everything you need to know about "SOLAS" and...
Europe: In or out, we do both! Part 5
The Summary Over the last few months this series has aimed to explore and discuss various issues surrounding the upcoming referendum. While trying to remain impartial the focus has been mostly on the effects to various industries and the positive and...
Europe: In or out, we do both! Part 4
The effects on industry part 3 Those of you who have been following this series will be aware that the last few parts have focused upon the effects industries may face in the event of a possible British exit from the European Union. Previously we have touched...
Belgium Kilometre Charge – April 1st 2016
Belgium Kilometre Charge - April 1st 2016 From the 1st April 2016 all heavy good vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes registered in Belgium or Europe that carry goods will be introduced to the new Kilometre Charge and will be required to equip an OBU (on board...
Europe: In or out, we do both! Part 3
The Effects upon Industry - Part Two As many of us were enjoying the start of our Easter break last Friday we decided to let you enjoy your time off, free from Referendum commentary and discussion. With that said during the time that has passed since “The...
Europe: In or out, we do both! Part 2
The effects upon industry – Part one Unless you’ve been locked inside a container for the last how many months, you probably already know the way we import and export goods in Europe could change very dramatically, very soon! The elephant in a lot of logistics rooms...
Europe: In or out, we do both!
Brexit: In or out, we do both! As a long standing member of the European Union there are many arguments for and against the future of Britain’s membership. Regardless of which side of the fence you sit on, we can all agree that the steps we take need to be well...
Freight Forwarding at Espace FAQ
As an industry of freight forwarders we all share similar goals and require certain tasks to be performed in order to reach them. One of these goals or at least I hope one of these goals is to achieve a great relationship between our businesses and our clients....
European Road Freight Bans February 2016 (Driving bans)
A wise man once said that a strong offence is the best form of defence. With that said, be prepared for any delays that may be caused by this month's European Road Freight Bans by using Espace's European Road Freight Ban Calendar. Stay tuned for more information...
Protecting yourself as a freight forwarder (How to avoid becoming the next Pablo Escobar)
Working within the freight forwarding industry can be tough at the best of times, so it’s only natural that as freight forwarder you want to make the process as quick and easy as possible for both you and your clients. In an industry where security and time management...