If your business handles imports into the UK, there’s an important customs update you shouldn’t overlook. On October 21, 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) updated its guidance on calculating import VAT values, introducing revised nationally agreed rates under Method 2 of the Valuation for VAT Addition (VVA) arrangements. These rates help eligible importers estimate […]
Modern logistics businesses rarely run on a single platform. A freight forwarder may use CargoWise for core operations, accounting software for finance, a warehouse system for inventory, a CRM for sales, a customer portal for updates, and separate tools for transport, customs, analytics, and automation. Each system may work well on its own. The problem […]
Most customers never see system integration, which is at the heart of every successful logistics operation. Every shipment update, customer notification, warehouse transaction, invoice, customs declaration, and business report relies on data flowing smoothly between CargoWise and other business systems. When those connections function properly, operations run smoothly. When they don’t, businesses experience delays, duplicate […]
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a major focus in logistics and supply chain management. Businesses are looking for ways to improve efficiency and decision-making using AI copilots and automation tools, as well as intelligent assistants and large language models. However, AI alone is not a game-changer. Organizations with strong data foundations, connected operations, and deep […]
Consider a shipment that arrives at its destination but is unable to be released because the original Bill of Lading is still in transit. For many years, this has been one of the most frustrating aspects of international trade. Paper documents are delayed, couriered across borders, manually verified, and passed between multiple parties before cargo […]
Supply chain disruptions have made global shipping more difficult to forecast. A vessel left its port of origin, traveled along key trade routes, and arrived at its destination, with teams tracking the standard milestones of departed, arrived, and delivered. But the world is changing rapidly. Red Sea rerouting, Panama Canal restrictions, Middle East tensions, rising […]
Container shipping has always relied on coordination. A shipment passes from shipper to forwarder, then from inland transport to port, vessel to customs, and finally to the consignee. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? However, every container movement involves massive amounts of data being exchanged between various systems, platforms, carriers, terminals, and logistics partners. To be honest, […]
Customs was once thought of as a border checkpoint. Today, it serves as a data-driven control point throughout the shipment lifecycle. The pressure on freight forwarders, customs brokers, and global logistics teams is increasing rapidly. Tariff rules are changing more frequently, authorities are tightening compliance checks, customers want faster clearance updates, and teams must process […]
