by Ella Hedley | Jan 16, 2026 | Knowledge Hub
Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) Providers A 4PL (fourth-party logistics) provider is an entity that oversees and manages the entirety of a company’s supply chain on a strategic level, acting as a single point of contact for all logistics operations. In essence, a...
by Ella Hedley | Jan 16, 2026 | Knowledge Hub
EORI Number: What It Is and Why It’s Needed An EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification number) is a unique registration ID used by customs authorities in the EU (and UK) to track and identify importers and exporters. Any business involved in...
by Ella Hedley | Jan 16, 2026 | Knowledge Hub
Speeding up the supply chain with minimal storage stops Cross-docking is a supply chain strategy and warehouse practice aimed at moving goods directly from inbound to outbound transport with little or no storage in between. In a traditional warehouse model, products...
by Ella Hedley | Jan 16, 2026 | Knowledge Hub
Sending small parcels or bulk goods: what’s the difference and when to use each When you have something to ship, one of the first questions is whether to send it via a courier service or as freight. The distinction between courier vs freight largely comes down to...
by Ella Hedley | Dec 10, 2025 | Knowledge Hub
The essential freight document for shipping goods A Bill of Lading (B/L) is one of the most important documents in logistics and international trade. In simple terms, it is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper, detailing the type, quantity, and...
