Stephen Willis
Stephen Willis is Managing Director of RW Freight Services, <a href="http://www.rwfreight.co.uk" title="http://www.rwfreight.co.uk" target="_blank">http://www.rwfreight.co.uk</a> a UK based freight company, established in 1971 and operating worldwide freight forwarding services <a href="http://www.rwfreight.co.uk/import-export-freight-services.html" title="http://www.rwfreight.co.uk/import-export-freight-services.html" target="_blank">http://www.rwfreight.co.uk/import-export-freight-services.html</a>
Articles by this Author
International Freight – Adapting To Global Challenges
- By Stephen Willis
- Published 01/15/2009
- Business
- Unrated
The international freight industry has benefited from an increasingly globalised world economy in recent years
The development of extended supply chains has led to significant growth in levels of international trade and this has of course led to growth in the freight forwarding industry
The China Import Market – How To Win
- By Stephen Willis
- Published 01/15/2009
- Business
- Unrated
The China import market is of increasing interest to many UK small businesses as the China economy continues to expand
But freight forwarding from China is something that UK businesses see as something of a mystery, compared with freight forwarding to and from Europe and other more familiar countries
Freight Forwarders Face New Challenges
- By Stephen Willis
- Published 01/15/2009
- Business
- Unrated
With increases in fuel prices and a slowing economy worldwide, the international freight industry faces new challenges
So what are the trends we are seeing in the international freight market and how will they affect the customer
International Freight – Eight Strategies For Success
- By Stephen Willis
- Published 01/15/2009
- Business
- Unrated
As the Internet opens up global markets, more and more people are considering starting an import or export business and are looking into selecting a freight company for the first time
This can be baffling as the world of international freight is highly complex and the newcomer needs to be aware of some of the pitfalls associated with freight forwarding
Freight Services in Norway Riding the Wave
- By Stephen Willis
- Published 01/29/2009
- Business
- Unrated
Freight forwarding can be challenging in Norway, given that the mountainous terrain, intercut with deep valleys and fjords, can make internal transport and freight services difficult in the harsh winters
However, the freight transport infrastructure in Norway continues to evolve to meet the challenges of the local geography and climate, with the use of transport by sea and waterways particular significant
Freight Forwarding in Scandinavia – Hotbed of Innovation
- By Stephen Willis
- Published 01/29/2009
- Business
- Unrated
As home to some of the most innovative companies in the world – Nokia, Ericsson and Volvo to name but a few – it may come as no surprise that Scandinavia has also led the way in the freight forwarding market
The Nordic countries have often been a hotbed where the international freight industry has tested innovative developments
Freight Forwarding – Delivering What Customers Want
- By Stephen Willis
- Published 01/29/2009
- Business
- Unrated
A new report on the freight services industry by Accenture says that two things separate the best performing freight companies from other shipping companies– mastery of standardised processes and the use of integrated IT
By applying automated processes, companies can cut the costs of freight transport, reduce errors and accelerate speed to market
Freight Forwarding in Finland – Leading the Way
- By Stephen Willis
- Published 01/29/2009
- Business
- Unrated
Finland used to be regarded as a remote, far flung destination but contrary to common public perceptions, it is a powerful business centre and a model for efficient freight forwarding operations The country’s positive approach to international freight is part of a comprehensive strategy to build its global competitiveness
China Import Surviving the Downturn
- By Stephen Willis
- Published 01/29/2009
- Business
- Unrated
Despite the current impact of the world economic crisis which has seen factory closures and job losses in China in recent weeks, China is expected to continue as the leader in global trade and remain an important market for international freight
Although China’s growth rate has fallen to 9% in the third quarter of 2008, down from its growth rate of 11
International Freight – the Infrastructure in Denmark
- By Stephen Willis
- Published 01/29/2009
- Business
- Unrated
The economy in Denmark is largely dependent on imported raw materials and foreign trade However, it is a net exporter of energy and food, so the international freight market is highly developed in Denmark