shipping surcharges

Shipping surcharges – what are they?

The team at Smart Directions are always looking at ways to improve the transparency within the logistics sector, especially when it comes to surcharges and other costs. After all, in this economy, we’re all keen to trim the edges or save our margins. So when we received word of shipping surcharge surges, we thought it Read More

windsor framework

The Windsor Framework – have you read this?!

At Smart Directions, we’re keen to help our customers to look ahead and prepare their businesses for trade in September and the new Windsor Framework. Hang on chaps, we haven’t even had a summer yet! Well this is pretty important, so you’ll have to forgive us for packing away the deckchairs early! From September 2024, Read More

cyberattacks

STOP! How to avoid being hit by cyberattacks this summer

It’s summertime here in the UK (or at least it’s supposed to be) so there’s nothing else for it – time to kick back, relax and enjoy a cold one by the pool (an inflatable paddling pool will have to do). Unfortunately, not everyone has decided to take time off! The aviation and logistics industry Read More

eddie stobart

Haulage Heroes – the story of Eddie Stobart.

Smart Directions recognises the importance of a healthy, well functioning supply chain. We partner with trusted carriers to make sure that your business keeps moving, even when you decide to take time off to enjoy the good weather (all 45 minutes of it!). We thought it would be good to look at some of the Read More

sustainable aviation fuel

To sustainable sustainability…and beyond!

Ok, there’s nothing even remotely Star Command about this particular post about SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), but we thought it would make great clickbait for anyone feeling the faintest nostalgia. At Smart Directions, we’re well aware that our sector makes the biggest contribution to climate change and the environment. After all, we’re using the road, Read More