Good afternoon All
Regular importers and exporters may already be aware of this
issue but a perfect storm has been brewing over the past few years (recession -
high fuel costs - low margins - low wages - driver training requirements) which
is causing a real issue - containers can't be delivered without the human
element!
This is meaning that freight forwarders are now imposing some pretty large increases (15-20%) to ensure that they ensure that they can maintain service levels and avoid making a loss on UK pick up or delivery costs.
Most Asia-UK ocean freight arrives into either Felixstowe or Southampton and container deliveries are already expensive, compared to average ocean freight port-port costs. We're being told that forwarders are imposing increases of between £ 100 and £ 150 per 20/40 from say FXT to Manchester. Time to take control of your costs and ensure your service works - at a fair price. Need help, just drop me a line!
This is meaning that freight forwarders are now imposing some pretty large increases (15-20%) to ensure that they ensure that they can maintain service levels and avoid making a loss on UK pick up or delivery costs.
Most Asia-UK ocean freight arrives into either Felixstowe or Southampton and container deliveries are already expensive, compared to average ocean freight port-port costs. We're being told that forwarders are imposing increases of between £ 100 and £ 150 per 20/40 from say FXT to Manchester. Time to take control of your costs and ensure your service works - at a fair price. Need help, just drop me a line!
Kind Regards
Andy Cliff
Director
Straightforward Consultancy Ltd
4, Beckett Drive
Winwick Park
Warrington
Cheshire
WA2 8XJ
Tel : 07934 443492
Email : andy@straightforwardconsultancy.co.uk
Web : www.straightforwardconsultancy.co.uk
Blog : http://straightforwardconsultancy.blogspot.co.uk/
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