Stephen Willis

Norway's economy is highly dependent on its offshore petroleum industry, centred around Stavanger and a vibrant freight services and shipping infrastructure has been established to support the continued growth of this industry. Norway has the third highest GDP per capita in the world, as well as achieving the top position...

Despite being one of the smallest countries in the European Union, Belgium is in the top ten largest trading nations worldwide. Its strength in exports and freight services is partly due to its central location and also a work force which is of above average productivity. With its central strategic...

The global trade slowdown has affected international freight forwarding from China as the scale of the China import market contracts. As world demand for China imports falls away, especially in the very important markets of the United States and Europe, container volumes in China have fallen at double digit rates....

Germany has a transport infrastructure that is the envy of the world and this has helped enable the development of a highly effective freight services industry. The phrase 'Germanic' is often used as a byword for efficiency and with good reason, if the freight services industry in Germany is seen...

Sweden has an economy that is wholly oriented towards export. In order to support the role of international trade within the economy, the Swedish government has prioritised developing an excellent transport infrastructure for efficient freight forwarding and international freight. This has meant that over the last 15 years, Sweden has steadily...

The rights of consumers in the retail sector are very well known, but when it comes to buying International freight and shipping services for your business the laws and international conventions are very different. This article tells you what to expect if you are using freight forwarding services and something goes...

Sweden has an excellent transport infrastructure for freight forwarding as the government has consistently recognised its vital importance to economic prosperity and prioritised its modernisation and development.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is increasingly taken seriously by businesses of all kinds – and that includes freight forwarders who are responsible for organising the International movement of goods by Road, Sea or Air. Over recent years there has been growing concerns about the environmental impact of freight transport.

The economy in Denmark is largely dependent on imported raw materials and foreign trade. However, it is a net exporter of energy and food, so the international freight market is highly developed in Denmark.

Finland used to be regarded as a remote, far flung destination but contrary to common public perceptions, it is a powerful business centre and a model for efficient freight forwarding operations. The country’s positive approach to international freight is part of a comprehensive strategy to build its global competitiveness.