Change is in the air for UK freight. The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has released a new version of its Standard Trading Conditions (STC), replacing the 2021 edition. Designed to reflect today’s fast-changing trading landscape, the update comes as customs activities grow and global trade continues to face new challenges. Adapting to modern trade BIFA says the latest review was driven by the need to keep contracts fair, balanced and compliant. The 2025 ed

Fourth quarter of 2025, here we come! How did we get here so fast? I hear you say. And to answer that, I really have no idea other than to say at AWL we have had an incredibly hectic, busy and expansive year. At times it has left us struggling for breath, but all in a good way, I should add! As of the end of the third quarter, each of our regions continues to show revenue growth, which in turn allows us to expand our market presence across all locations. We continue to innova

Recent trends show ocean freight becoming a more attractive option than air for many shippers. Improved schedules, more dependable...

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has welcomed the UK government’s decision to delay new import controls on goods from...

We’re expanding and looking for talented professionals to join our Sales team. If you’re driven, ambitious, and ready to make an impact,...

Our CEO, David Stevens, took on the Bantham Swoosh 2025 and completed it in an impressive 2 hours and 1 minute. The event, held on 12th...

Want to see how AWL can help your business grow? Book a visit or a Teams call with a member of our National Sales team. Whether in-person...

It was fantastic to have the whole AWL team together at our London HQ in Sunbury for our mid-year sales review. In the last six weeks...

AWL is continuing its rapid growth across the UK, strengthening key locations and expanding operations to meet increasing client demand....

Royal Mail has begun rolling out 3,500 solar-powered postboxes across the UK, marking the largest redesign of the red postbox in 175...

The U.S. government has added 407 more products to its list of goods now facing a 50% tariff if they contain steel or aluminium. Until...

The United States–United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD) is a new agreement announced by Starmer and Trump on 8 May 2025. It’s not...

Greetings to all our friends of AWL. I hope this latest edition of our blog finds you all very well and enjoying the summer, which here...

The recent 90-day pause on US-China tariffs has triggered a surge in trans-Pacific shipping volumes. Hapag-Lloyd reported bookings from...

Trade between the US and China is showing signs of recovery after a new 90-day tariff agreement was reached. From 14 May, tariffs on both...

We’re excited to announce that Lewis McLeish will be joining the AWL National Sales team as our new Regional Business Development Manager...

Following the recent opening of our sixth UK office in Birmingham, we’re pleased to share even more expansion news. Our teams in Glasgow,...

We’re thrilled to officially announce the opening of our sixth UK office, this time in the heart of the Midlands. A strategic move...

On 1st May, Team AWL joined the annual White Lodge Golf Day at the stunning Kingswood Golf and Country Club. With sunshine and...

Our London team was proud to support a specialist white glove move for the Integrated Geometry and Poetic Scenery exhibition, held at...