Freight Forwarding Experience – Shipping to Australia
As an experienced freight forwarder, Mercator Cargo handles regular air and sea freight shipments to Australia. Generally, sea freight shipping to Australia can take up to 50 days, depending upon which port the vessel calls at. Some vessels will call by several ports, whilst others will just stop at one or two, for example Perth,.. read more →
Banishing Freight Forwarding Myths
Using a freight forwarder to handle your import or export shipment might not be as costly as you think. Firstly, freight forwarders have good contacts with various hauliers and shipping lines. Freight forwarders understand their industry, and their suppliers. Shopping around for the best price is standard practice here at Mercator Cargo, we obtain the.. read more →
Freight Forwarding – Importing VW Campervans from Australia and New Zealand
If you’re an avid renovator of the beautiful VW Campers, or fancy a project for the weekends, you’ll be looking for a subject to work on. You might currently be looking at availability in the UK. Why not stretch further afield and consider importing a Camper from Australia or New Zealand? For a start, Australia.. read more →
Freight Forwarding – Why Choose an Independent Freight Forwarder
Mercator Cargo has been running for over twenty years now and is still run and managed by the same founding family. Mr Paul (our MD) has been in the industry for almost forty years, and our imports and exports team have extensive knowledge of the freight forwarding industry. Mercator Cargo is an independent freight forwarder. .. read more →
What is a Freight Forwarder?
If you are new to importing or exporting from the UK, you may be wondering what a freight forwarder does, what their role with your company should be, what they can offer, and what the responsibilities of the importer/exporter (i.e. you) versus the freight forwarder are. To cut the jargon, the freight forwarder (the person.. read more →
Freight Forwarding News – Benefits of Freight Forwarders Belonging to a Global Network
Mercator Cargo is a founding member of the global freight forwarding network Marco Polo Line (MPL). What does this mean for you, the potential (or existing) customer? Marco Polo Line was founded with the intention to give independent freight forwarders (like Mercator Cargo) advantages that the bigger freight forwarders have traditionally enjoyed over the independent.. read more →
Freight Forwarding – Customs Clearance for Importing to the UK
If you are importing goods into the UK for the first time, you will need to understand ‘customs clearance’ and your responsibilities with regards to paying VAT & Duty on your import. As freight forwarders, we can handle your customs clearance for you. If you do not yet have an EORI Number (Economic Operator Registration.. read more →
Freight Forwarding – Terms of Delivery when Buying Internationally
If you are looking to begin international trade: buying your goods outside of the UK and importing them, there are some terms of delivery which you will agree with your supplier that are important that you understand. It is generally advised that you use ‘INCOTERMS’ when buying your goods internationally. INCOTERMS are a set of.. read more →
Freight Forwarding – New to International Trade and Importing?
If you haven’t dealt with international trade before, the business of importing your goods into the UK might seem like a bit of a challenge. It is a good idea to appoint a freight forwarder with the required knowledge and experience to assist you with your shipments. Not only can a good freight forwarder arrange.. read more →
Freight Forwarding – Which UK Port Shall I Import My Goods Through?
Mercator Cargo is an independent freight forwarder, based in the UK in Portsmouth. Having been running for over twenty years, with the same management in situ, Mercator has a wealth of experience in importing goods into the UK via various ports. As an independent business, still run and owned by the same family, we are.. read more →