Practical steps when moving goods

Checklist for transporting goods commercially by road from the United Kingdom to an international destination.

An overview of how to transport goods by road and the key documents, insurance and licensing requirements for transit.

Key documents needed to transport goods by sea, and information on freight and different vessels used in shipping.

How to comply with requirements for customs and the key documents you'll need to transport goods by air.

An overview of the rules for moving goods by rail and the key documents needed to transport your goods on the railways.

An overview of the key shipping documents that should accompany your consignments when transporting goods

Road, rail, air and sea options for transport and distribution and how your business can choose between them.

How to package your goods safely and how to mark them with the right information labels when your business is exporting.

How freight forwarders can take care of much of the work involved in transporting your goods internationally.

Detailed guidance for traders, hauliers and drivers using Inland Border Facilities in the United Kingdom.