Understanding International Shipping Options: Sea, Air, or Road?
Making the Right Choice for Your International MoveWhen planning an international move, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is how to ship your belongings. Understanding the different international shipping options—sea, air, and road—is essential to making an informed choice that best suits your needs. While John Mason International offers all three options, our […]
British Association of Removers March 2023 Update – Global Shipping Conditions:
The British Association of Removers have issued their latest update on global shipping conditions providing insight for those looking at international removals. FREIGHT CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS:Most UK international movers are offered new sea-container freight contracts with revised freight ratesby the main sea-container shipping lines, which run from 1st of March to the 28th of February.To achieve […]
British Association of Removers January 2023 Update – State of Global Shipping Market
With the continuous challenges in global container shipping and the impact this has on moving companies and their customers, BAR Overseas has prepared the attached update to help you explain the causes and impact of freight rate revisions and operational pitfalls. This update is intended to provide you with unbiased information on the state of […]
British Association of Removers August 2022 Update – State of Global Shipping Market
Due to the significant changes in the global shipping environment and the impact this is having on moving companies and their customers, Paul Felton Commercial Manager of the Movers Trading Club Ltd explains in the attached document from the British Association of Removers (BAR) about the problems being faced by the shipping lines and the […]
How Rising Shipping Costs Are Affecting Small Businesses
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic of 2020/21 many UK businesses large and small have struggled to survive. Some have adapted to the constantly changing circumstances but some have undoubtedly gone to the wall and this situation has been repeated around the globe. The businesses which have adapted and carried on now have rapidly rising costs to […]
Import Beverage Alcohol into Canada with Household Effects
Regarding alcohol import in Canada, this will be subject to import duty and tax. You will need to apply and pay for a liquor import permit. A copy of the application and instructions are detailed below. In addition to the fee for the permit, there will also be federal excise duty and sales tax applicable […]
Customs Information
New Zealand Customs InformationImport Regulations for Alcohol / WineAlcohol / Wine: Wine and spirits are allowed to be imported duty free into New Zealand if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The wine / alcohol is imported as part of personal effects and meets all the requirements for a concessionary entry for import […]