How to Choose a Freight Forwarder
If you import into the UK or export from the UK, you are most likely to either have a freight forwarder, or will be looking to choose a freight forwarder. Here are a few questions that might be important to consider before choosing your freight forwarder: Does your freight forwarder have links to or experience.. read more →
Importing Wooden Toys into the UK
Two representatives of Mercator Cargo attended the Toy Fair at Olympia this year. Amongst the very exciting new toys, we noticed how popular wooden toys are becoming again. Suppliers of quality wooden toys can be in some fairly unusual parts of the world; with our extensive global network covering over 90 countries Mercator is well.. read more →
Are you Thinking of Expanding your Business to the Global Export Market?
As we are now in 2013, you may be thinking of expanding your UK based manufacturing business. Perhaps you have a product that is selling well in the UK, but you’re considering the global market place. Freight forwarding might seem a daunting area for new exporters, but we’re here to help. As experienced freight forwarders.. read more →
Importing Supercars into the UK from the Middle East
Mercator has over twenty years experience in the freight forwarding business and has imported various supercars and luxury cars into the UK from all over the Middle East including Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Let Mercator guide you through the process of importing your supercar into the UK with a comprehensive, personal service. Our experienced.. read more →
New Container Terminal – Port of Tripoli, Lebanon
Gulftainer has won a bid to develop and run a new container port in Tripoli, Northern Lebanon. An investment of $60 million will fund machinery for the new port, including three ship-to-shore gantry cranes, nine yard cranes and up-to-date technology to manage the yards and containers in the new port smoothly. Once the port has.. read more →
Oversized Cargo / Out of Gauge Cargo (OOG) Services
Mercator can offer shipping services for abnormal loads and oversized cargo. Examples of loads we are able to deal with include yachts, planes, locomotives, wind generators and propellers to name a few. Cargo of this nature needs to be handled with care for loading and unloading and specially secured during transit by sea. Mercator can.. read more →
Largest Container Ship Visits Southampton Port, UK
Just a few weeks ago, the port of Southampton in the UK saw the arrival of the largest container ship. Named Marco Polo after the explorer, the container ship measures a whopping 1,299ft long by 177ft wide. The vessel is longer than four football pitches. The container vessel, owned by CMA CGM can hold up.. read more →
RoRo and Vehicle Shipping
Roll-on/Roll-off (otherwise known as RoRo) is a freight forwarding service for wheeled vehicles whereby they are roll on and off the car transporter ship. Suitable for trucks, caravans, vans and cars, Mercator can arrange the shipment of your vehicle to almost any destination worldwide. An alternative freight forwarding service for importing or exporting vehicles is.. read more →
Exporting Chemicals from the UK
If you’re looking to export chemicals, Mercator Cargo can help. With trained staff and over 20 years’ experience in international freight forwarding, Mercator has the knowledge and contacts to arrange your export of chemicals from the UK. Even hazardous, dangerous or restricted chemicals are in our remit. When your chemicals both leave the UK and.. read more →
Refrigerated Container Imports and Exports
At Mercator we can offer a variety of options for refrigerated container transport (also known as reefers) for import into the UK and export from the UK. Some goods will need to be kept at a cooled constant temperature, for example frozen food stuffs, whilst other items (for example candles) may need to be protected.. read more →