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Automotive Industry Supply Chain Challenges 2024

The automotive industry has an expansive and complex supply chain, involving numerous stakeholders, from raw material suppliers to manufacturers and …

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Roxanne Rimmer promoted to Business Development Manager

Roxanne Rimmer has been promoted to a newly created role of Business Development Manager at Blacksmith Freight Services Ltd. Roxanne …

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Celebrating 25 years in the freight forwarding and 3PL industry

Blacksmith Freight services is pleased to be celebrating its 25th year in the freight forwarding and 3PL industry. Founded by …

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How to avoid shipping delays during Thanksgiving, the US peak shipping season

The Thanksgiving Rush Thanksgiving kicks off the busy holiday shopping season, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, with Black …

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Do Freight Forwarders Handle Customs?

Freight forwarding and customs clearance If you are importing or exporting goods from overseas using a freight forwarding company,  you …

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King Charles III Coronation Bank Holiday

To celebrate the King’s Coronation on Saturday 6th May 2023, the UK government has confirmed that there will be an …

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Importing and Exporting Perishable Goods: 5 things you need to consider

Freight specialists in perishable goods If your business deals with the import and export of perishable goods, including raw materials, …

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Tips to improve your freight forwarding process in 2023

How robust is your freight forwarding process?  Finding a reliable logistics company to successfully manage your freight forwarding process is …

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Blacksmith Freight expands 3PL sales team

Blacksmith Freight expands Sales team

We are delighted to announce the expansion of our sales team with the appointment of a new Sales Director and …

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