If you work in ecommerce, retail, manufacturing or logistics, you have almost certainly heard the terms cargo and shipment used interchangeably. One supplier says your goods are shipped as cargo, a freight forwarder talks about a shipment arriving at Felixstowe, and your fulfilment partner asks for shipment details on an ASN. At first glance, it can feel like semantics. But in reality, understanding the difference between cargo and shipment matters far more than most business

The United Kingdom’s position as a major global trading nation depends on its container ports gateways that handle imports and exports by the millions of tonnes each year. Two of the most strategically significant of these are DP World’s London Gateway  and the Port of Felixstowe . While both serve similar purposes, their histories, volumes, infrastructure and logistics advantages differ significantly. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to compare them effect

Contract packaging is one of those behind the scenes services that quietly keeps modern retail, ecommerce and FMCG moving across the UK. If you have ever bought a multipack, opened a subscription box, or picked up a seasonal gift set from a retailer, there is a strong chance a contract packaging provider played a role in preparing that product for sale. For manufacturers, ecommerce brands and growing businesses, contract packaging offers a practical way to scale, meet retail