Road Freight Operator Job Title: Road Freight Operator Salary: £24,000 – £35,000 (per annum) Employment: Permanent, Full Time Location: Basildon, Essex   Job Description Barrington Freight are looking for the next person to join our team at our Basildon office. You’ll be working closely with our European Operations Manager, looking after all aspects of road freight between the UK and Europe – both import and export, from groupage up to full loads. An understanding of Customs formalities would be advantageous, along with good geographical knowledge of the UK and Europe. If you are looking ..read more

Looking back, 2021 was quite a year in international logistics. Not only was there the infamous blockage of the Suez Canal that caused so much disruption for trade between Europe and Asia, but the pandemic was still causing problems, as well. It is worth noting that 2020 and 2021 both saw a great deal of change because of ocean-going vessels not being able to recruit crews in the way that they usually would. Furthermore, containers often seemed to be in short supply whereas, in reality, they were simply in the wrong place to be of any use more often than not. So, what will the world of freight ..read more

At Barrington Freight, we operate in a professional manner that means our expertise in the global logistics system is at the disposal of each and every one of our clients. We’ll help your business to import and export goods so they get to their intended destination on time and with the most cost-effective methods. It is all part of the service that we provide. Of course, like any other professional service you make use of, there should be some discernible and easily identified benefits your business will derive. What are some of the most advantageous things about turning to Barrington Freight ..read more

At Barrington Freight, we have a wealth of knowledge in providing freight forwarding services to our customers all over the country. Not that long ago, it was manufacturers of components and finished goods who needed to access our expertise and experiences when they were exporting goods outside of the European Union. Nowadays, exporting to the trading bloc requires more knowledge of the customs system than ever before. Likewise, we tended to deal with wholesale imports of goods from places like Indonesia, China and India for our clients. Of course, we still offer those services but it should b ..read more

Shipping containers come in all shapes and sizes. There are some that have very specific designs for certain classes of goods. That said, most shipping containers are designed to be all-rounders. They will protect their contents in  transit, for example. They will protect the items stored inside from seaspray and, when locked, they should also only allow access to authorised personnel. Given the many different types it is possible to make use of nowadays, which ones are likely to suit most importers and exporters? Dry Containers Some people refer to dry containers as general containers be ..read more

Experienced freight forwarding companies like Barrington Freight can be worth their weight in gold when it comes to organising both imports and exports. If your business is involved with either, then there are usually some tell-tale signs that turning to us to help you could be one of the best business decisions you ever make. What are they and why would Barrington Freight be your ideal freight forwarding provider? 1. Customer Complaints If you import goods that are shipped to your clients, then delays will often lead to complaints. Consult your customer service team. If they are handling more ..read more

Drop shipping has become an increasingly popular business model in the UK. More and more British entrepreneurs are making use of the international shipping system to provide their customers with exactly what they want without ever holding anything in stock. Instead, when orders come in they simply instruct their suppliers to ship directly to their clients and mark up the items with a reasonable profit margin. This business model can be highly profitable because of the low overheads that are needed, for example, by doing away with the need for warehouse space or even a stockroom. However, drop ..read more

Barrington Freight Ltd has been a committed deliverer of logistics solutions to businesses since 2007. We offer cost-effective international freight forwarding that’s fast and efficient. With years of experience, we guarantee that your shipments arrive at peak conditions. Additionally, we can help you identify specific challenges and suggest the best solutions to avoid any risk. We pride ourselves on prioritising the top level of service quality that we provide. As such, we’re honoured to be recognised as one of the best freight forwarding companies in the world, according to Clutch! For cont ..read more

Don’t worry – the widely reported global shortage in shipping containers isn’t going to last forever. They are still being manufactured and no one is destroying them or stockpiling them to create an artificially high level of demand. That said, there has been a problem in obtaining nearly all classes of shipping containers over the course of much of 2021. The bad news is that this looks set to continue for a little while longer before international supply chains begin to normalise. So, what is going on and what additional plans should you make if you are organising consignments that would norm ..read more

As most importers from China will already know, there are no free trade agreements between the UK and the People’s Republic. That said, the European Union does not have one with China, either. In fact, China only has free trade deals with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) along with a few other countries, such as Korea and Pakistan. As such, you might think there is no difference when it comes to trading with Chinese suppliers in the post-Brexit world. That’s understandable but it isn’t the full picture either. Firstly, it is important to note that Switzerland – a country outs ..read more