In the cost conscious climate of business today, it’s easy to feel that the only way of driving costs down and maintaining margins is to find the lowest price for whatever product or service you need. However, in the world of shipping, logistics and fulfillment, this can result in a reduction of key service performance indicators…
Read MoreFive Minutes With…
Ever wanted to find out more about our MD? Then you’ve come to the right place… How long have you been working at Seaspace and what is your job role? July 2016 will be my 25th anniversary with Seaspace International. Back in 1991 I joined to develop the company’s air freight business. Until then,…
Read MoreSeaspace team celebrate success on the pitch
We’re delighted to report that Newdigate CC 1st XI, sponsored by Seaspace International, won their league this year, being unbeaten all season! With three of our colleagues, Ruky Wickremasinghe, Richard Callcut and Tom O’Malley being team members, along with plenty of staff being keen cricket fans, Seaspace have been proud sponsors of the Newdigate team for this…
Read MoreIndustry Incoterms De-mystified
What are they? What on earth are Incoterms, I hear you ask? They’re a series of pre-defined International Commercial Terms, and if you’re involved in any commercial transactions then you need to know and understand them. Incoterms are the basic foundation of all trade transactions, but are quite frequently overlooked or mis-understood. Established as long…
Read MoreHMRC gives the stamp of approval to these tax avoidance schemes
We all know that goods arriving in the UK from outside of the EU have to be declared to Customs (HMRC) and cleared for entry into the country. Part of this procedure calls for the assessment and payment of Import Duty and VAT, both of which need to be paid in order to complete the…
Read MoreThe Mongol Rally so far…
We’re halfway through the Mongol Rally, and Alec and Steve have already covered 5,000 miles in their Nissan Micra. In just three weeks The Sussex Rum Runners have made their way from West Sussex, UK all the way to Uzebekistan. They’ve kept us updated along the way where they could, so here’s what’s happened so…
Read MoreA Fond Farewell
Having reached Germany yesterday afternoon, we’re delighted that Alec and Steve are officially on the road for the Mongol Rally! Before they headed off on their epic adventure, we invited the guys to Seaspace HQ to bid them a fond farewell and have a sneak preview of their car before the trip! Here are some highlights…
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Why You Should Sponsor Alec and Steve
Taking part in the Mongol Rally is more than just a fun-filled few weeks travelling across the planet; Alec and Steve have made it their mission to raise vital funds for mental health charity MIND. Here’s why you should sponsor them and if you wish to do so, you can visit their JustGiving page.
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10,000 miles; 2 men; 1 Nissan Micra
The countdown is officially on – with just 3 days until Alec and Steve set off on their epic 10,000 mile journey, we thought you might like to see the route they’re planning on taking… Starting off at Goodwood Racecourse on Sunday 19th July, the guys will cross Europe before reaching the Asian border and…
Read MoreWhy we’re supporting the Mongol Rally…
With just days to go until Alec and Steve take on the infamous Mongol Rally, Gordon Humphrey, Managing Director of Seaspace, reflects on why the company have chosen to support this event and what fundraising means to them… Why did Seaspace choose to sponsor Alec and Steve’s Mongol Rally adventure? Seaspace get lots…
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