The Christmas rush is fast approaching. Whether you're sending gifts or goods, we know it's a hectic time of year, and that you'll want to stay on top of your shipments and make sure they arrive on time. Don't worry - we've ...

We've updated our system so that it now checks the validity of all commodity codes before orders are submitted. To do this, our system will be checking that the codes you've used are legitimate based on the first 6 digits (w...

Send large letters with Transglobal Express, with responsive pricing depending on your exact dimensions. Royal Mail sometimes categorises parcels that fit through your letterbox as Large Letters. You can send large letters u...

Are you using the right commodity codes? There are easy ways to check. Customs clearance is an inevitable part of international shipping. To avoid delays, it’s important to make sure that you are providing customs...

From 1st July 2023, retailers trading outside Jersey who sell goods to consumers in Jersey, and whose sales exceeds £300,000 per annum, will have to register and account for the Jersey Goods and Services Tax (GST). Ret...

The EU is introducing new customs data requirements The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is an IT system that the European Union has introduced to collect data about all goods entering the EU prior to their arrival. The syste...

Fake parcel deliveries are one of the most common forms of phishing scams, especially at this time of year when we’re very likely to be ordering goods online. Phishing texts and emails may pretend to be tracking up...

Edit & Ship Our new Edit & Ship tool allows you to quickly re-use and edit previous order details. You can review and edit any of your booking information, including chosen service, addresses, consignment contents ...

From 1st January 2022, new customs rules will come into effect. Here’s an overview of the changing requirements. Rules of origin for UK-EU trade Since 1st January 2021, the EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement ...

On 1st July 2021, the EU is making changes to its VAT rules. This will affect shipments to the EU, and those made between EU countries. The EU is removing the €22 VAT exemption for imports From July, VAT will be charge...

From 1st July 2021, the EU's VAT exemption for the import of goods valued up to €22 will no longer apply. All goods will be subject to VAT. However, the EU is launching the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS), a facility for de...

Booking services from our depot can save you money while offering convenience and flexibility if you’re sending a lot of parcels. It’s less costly for the courier to collect from our depot in bulk, so we get ...

The UK government recently published some guidance for sending goods to and from the EU from January 2021, when the trading rules will change. Although the UK left the EU at the beginning of 2020, it was agreed that there wo...

We've recently added two new carriers, Hermes and Asendia, to our range of services from our depot. For these services, carriers collect from our depot directly, and as they collect from us in large volume (and it no dou...

The impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus is far-reaching. All over the world, we're learning that for weeks, maybe months, we'll have to rethink our idea of “business as usual”. With so many closures and a growing n...

As we approach the scheduled Brexit date of October 31st, there is a significant possibility that the UK will leave without a deal. What does this mean for international parcel and freight delivery? The first thing to no...

Sending a parcel internationally can seem daunting at first, especially if you’re worried about the contents of your parcel or anxious about customs clearance. However, there are some simple things you can do to make su...

It’s never been easier to send a parcel anywhere in the world. At the click of a button, a vast range of parcel delivery services becomes available to you. But how do you decide which one to choose? We break down so...

There are many things to think about when trying to arrange a parcel delivery. What courier company should I use? What documents will I need? Is it complicated to send a parcel abroad? Will the company be responsive to my que...

When the courier arrives to collect your parcel, pallet or crate, you’ll need to have it all ready to go. Here’s a quick preparation checklist. Finding the right box The three main things to consider whe...

There are some items that can be shipped by courier, but due to their nature you may be unsure of the exact rules for shipping them. Here are three items we get a lot of queries about, along with the most important infor...

If you've not imported to the UK before, don’t worry—it's simple. It works just like exports: You make your booking online. Your chosen courier collects the parcel from the address in the other cou...

If you have goods or personal belongings to send internationally, and your consignment is too large for a courier service, you can use a freight service instead. For international freight, you have two options: air freight a...

The format of an Australian postal address is closer to the US format than the UK format, but differences are easy to spot. Residential addresses UK address format AUS address fo...