Spatial Global Limited

Excellence in International Trade East Midlands Chamber Business Awards Runners up

24th September 2018

Despite reaching the finals of both the Derbyshire and Leicestershire Business Awards, the Spatial Global Freight Team were runners up on the night.

How will Brexit impact on international mail and parcel deliveries?

20th September 2018

The goal for October 2018 is to finalise a withdrawal treaty governing the UK's departure from the EU as well as a political framework agreement covering the future relationship between the two entities.

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17th September 2018

Southampton Sea freight Port Visit

12th September 2018

On Wednesday 12th September, Spatial Global hosted a group of customers at DP World Southampton, for a four ‘insider tour’ of Southampton Port facilities.

Moving to ISO 9001:2015

10th September 2018

As a successful business Spatial Global understands the value of an effective Quality Management System. This ensures our organisation is focused on meeting our customers’ requirements and that they continue to be satisfied with the services we provide.

Why are sea freight transit times slower?

30th August 2018

Efforts to cut costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption, means the world's largest cargo ships are travelling at lower speeds today than sailing clippers such as the Cutty Sark did more than 130 years ago.

Understanding the CTU Code

20th August 2018

Poor CTU packing and incorrect declaration of contents is responsible for an alarmingly high percentage of incidents along the transport chain, leading to damage, loss, injuries and even fatalities.

Investment doubles laser printing capacity

10th August 2018

As just one part of an ongoing process of investment and optimisation at Spatial Global, the Mail team has taken delivery of new additional laser printers, doubling our previous capacity.

Excellence in International Trade

3rd August 2018

Spatial Global Finalist for the Chamber’s Leicestershire Business Awards 2018

Women at the heart of East Midland Airport Growth Forum

31st July 2018

Fashion, smart phones and Formula 1 drive growth at East Midlands Airport, with almost £10 billion of goods coming from outside the European Union in it’s record year.

Excellence in International Trade

27th July 2018

Spatial Global Finalist for the Chamber’s Derbyshire Business Awards 2018

Dangerous Goods by Air passed with flying colours!

25th July 2018

Scott has passed the 2 day ‘CAA approval in Dangerous Goods by Air’ revalidation course examination with a very high score of 94%.

Riverside Medical Packaging’s growth stimulates a revised approach to import and exports

19th July 2018

With year on year growth and expansion of their thermoforming packaging machinery brand, Shawpak, Riverside Medical Packaging are increasing their presence as an international brand.

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15th July 2018

FREE opportunity to get an insider view of Southampton Port with overnight hotel accommodation

10th July 2018

If you import or export goods and want to see first-hand how one of the UK’s most efficient Ports manages the process – now’s your chance. Spatial Global have an exclusive opportunity to take guests on a guided tour around the port and its facilities.

Congratulations to Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International

9th July 2018

The publication launched in 2007, the start of the economic downturn and a period when magazine subscriptions were in free fall. Yet against all odds, this publication has grown a worldwide fan base across an almost invisible industry sector.

East Midlands Brexit Strategy Group

3rd July 2018

As a member of the East Midlands Brexit Strategy Group, Rachel Morley was invited to attend a roundtable lunch with Lord Callanan, Minister of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union and Emma McClarkin, MEP for the East Midlands.

Congratulations Janet!

1st July 2018

Janet has completed a three day First Aid at Work training course and is now qualified to give first aid treatment in the event of an injury or illness.

GDPR for magazine publishers

28th June 2018

Over the past few months, we have all become very aware of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), with extensive coverage and discussion within our industries and the wider mainstream media.

Letter of Credit earns Letter of Thanks and more!

23rd June 2018

Delighted customer thanks Lesley for her diligence with a surprise delivery of flowers, chocolates and champagne.

Mail Customer Services Team Strengthened

18th June 2018

The past month has seen the Mail Customer Services team strengthened to support the department’s recent growth and continued success.

Project Cargo Shipping

14th June 2018

If you design and manufacture the latest motion base ride systems for a worldwide customer base – how do you get them to where you need to install them?

Celebrating 15 Year Partnership Approach

7th June 2018

International Manufacturer of seating and furniture solutions, Boss Design, has worked with Spatial Global to send seating and furniture solutions to every corner of the globe for the past 15 years.

Exports to USA from UK

1st June 2018

Manchester based S+B are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of innovative furniture systems for Laboratory & Educational environments.

MultiModal 2018 Success for Spatial Global

28th May 2018

Great weather delivers more delegates, new business opportunities and happy mood to the Logistics Leaders Network Pavilion at MultiModal 2018!

New shipping fuel regulation

21st May 2018

Shipping costs set to increase as a result of the IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap.

FREE opportunity to get an insider view of Southampton Port with overnight hotel accommodation

17th May 2018

Project Cargo Insurance

7th May 2018

Get full value insurance for your project cargo goods - from point of collection to final destination.

Delivering urgent medical supplies can have its perks!

1st May 2018

Spatial Global emergency onboard courier saves more than people’s holidays.

MultiModal 2018!

16th April 2018

Thinking of going to MultiModal 2018? Visit us on on stand 7070 within the Logistics Leaders Network Pavilion.

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12th April 2018

Navigating the path to more environmental magazine distribution

11th April 2018

As the campaign against single use plastics hots up, what are your alternatives for greener magazine distribution?

Julie Birch joins the ‘can do’ people

10th April 2018

Julie joins the Spatial Global team as Mail Sales Executive and will be focused on helping businesses with their international and UK mailing requirements.

General Average Cargo Loss

9th April 2018

Fire on the Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV) Maersk Honam fire has claimed 4 lives and will cost the customers with cargo on board £1000’s in General average cargo loss.

Exporting goods to Qatar?

4th April 2018

If you are a British business interested in selling goods and services in Qatar, then it’s likely you’ll have encountered difficulties in trying to get product into the Gulf state.

Love Business Expo Success

1st April 2018

Spatial Global exhibited at Love Business Expo 2018 and helped manufacturing businesses attending get answers to questions about Brexit, reducing costs and minimising freight forwarding risks.

Leaving on an RAF Plane

27th March 2018

It’s with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Nikki Fraser-Jones, our sales executive, as she jets off with her husband Tim to RAF Akrotiri.

Conventional polythene in magazine distribution

26th March 2018

First in a series of five articles exploring how to reduce the environmental footprint of magazine wrappers in mailings and magazine distribution.

First Company to become an International Trade Member

26th March 2018

A think tank of East Midlands businesses formed to help accelerate profitable growth from overseas trade.

Why creating more value for customers remains at the Heart of the Spatial Global philosophy.

14th March 2018

Mike Wallis explains ‘Lean Processes’ - his experience in starting in Logistics in the 1980’s and the common sense practices still used today.

Oxodegradeable film in magazine distribution

8th March 2018

Second in a series of five articles exploring how to reduce the environmental footprint of magazine wrappers in mailings and magazine distribution.

AEO status means faster customs clearance after Brexit

5th March 2018

Nobody knows what Brexit will mean for the UK’s trading relationships, or the regulatory environment in Britain, but almost every business can expect to be impacted by Brexit one way or the other; positively or negatively.

Biodegradable film in magazine distribution

23rd February 2018

Third in a series of five articles exploring how to reduce the environmental footprint of magazine wrappers in mailings and magazine distribution.

East Midlands Manufacturing and Engineering Conference 2018

22nd February 2018

Spatial Global are exhibiting at the Manufacturing and Engineering Conference and look forward to helping the businesses attending get answers to questions about Brexit, reducing costs and minimising freight forwarding risks.

What's your Brexit Risk Factor?

19th February 2018

Different organisations and business sectors face different challenges and you will have your own set of threats and opportunities presented by Brexit.

Compostable film in magazine distribution

16th February 2018

Fourth in a series of five articles exploring how to reduce the environmental footprint of magazine wrappers in mailings and magazine distribution.

Spatial Global People – Nikki the AgeUK 'Forces Friends' volunteer

15th February 2018

The Mail teams sales executive, Nikki Fraser-Jones, life as a volunteer was covered by the BBC in the Festival of Remembrance programme.

2018 BIFA awards night success

7th February 2018

Rachel Morley attended the Annual BIFA Freight Services Award at The Brewery in London and met with this years host Levi Roots.

789 tonnes of Project Cargo to 13 different destinations

22nd January 2018

Spatial Global have handled 789 tonnes of cargo to 13 different destinations for a global leader in industrial sliding and sliding folding door manufacturer in the past 2 years.

Paper envelopes in magazine distribution

11th January 2018

Fifth in a series of five articles exploring how to reduce the environmental footprint of magazine wrappers in mailings and magazine distribution.

Why did Serena Guen choose Spatial Global to distribute her award winning magazine across the globe?

10th January 2018

Having founded SUITCASE Magazine in her dorm room at New York University back in 2012, it initially was a multimedia travel magazine SUITCASEmag.com.

Subscription ecommerce chewing gum hits 10 million landmark in sales and uniquely protects teeth!

3rd January 2018

2017 has been a landmark year for Peppersmith as it’s now sold 10 million packs since its first product launch in 2010.

Air-side tour of Manchester Airport Cargo Facility

28th December 2017

A rare opportunity to experience airfreight forwarding ‘airside’ operations at first hand

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26th December 2017

USA local delivery solution needed

20th December 2017

Spatial Global were the obvious partner for one of the largest contract packers in the Midlands because of their large international network of locally based delivery partners.

Why the Ninth Fastest Growing SME Exporter in the UK chooses Spatial Global

4th December 2017

Holovis is an experience design company specialising in the creation of multisensory, immersive and mixed reality environments.

The 7 Hidden costs of In-house Fulfilment

1st December 2017

Whether you manage back issues of magazines, delegate bags for your events, sending out samples or something else – you may think you are saving money by doing it in-house.

Website Refresh – Let us know what you think?

22nd November 2017

Take a look around our new website and you’ll see we’re all ears when it comes to listening to your wishes!

East Midlands Gateway Rail Freight Interchange

20th November 2017

A huge 'inland port' next door to East Midlands Airport is putting Spatial Global at the heart of the UK’s road, air and rail cargo network.

Why does Father Christmas wear red when delivering presents?

16th November 2017

Global Delivery on a different scale but do you know why Santa wears red?

China-Europe intermodal freight is a major success story with 15% growth predicted

1st November 2017

A study forecasts the volume of container traffic transported by train between China and Europe could reach 15% annual growth over the next decade.

Using mail to reach new customers under GDPR

20th October 2017

Marketing mail, like direct mail and door drops, drives engagement. It’s particularly good for reaching new customers under GDPR as door drops and unaddressed direct mail target postcodes rather than individuals.

What makes a magazine title flourish in the digital age?

10th October 2017

When it comes to magazines, research shows we read more, we read for longer and we subscribe more often to print editions than to digital.

Countdown to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation

30th September 2017

There seems to be a lot of confusion about what the GDPR means for companies and whether their customer data and marketing activities are compliant. Here we try and cover what you need to know.

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13th September 2017

2017 Autumn Newsletter

Specialist Florist Magazine Publishes Celebration Printed Edition

6th September 2017

Caroline Marshall-Foster,the Managing Editor of The Florist, explained how she was inspired to publish an anniversary special issue of ‘The Florist’ as a milestone to both her 60th birthday and retirement from publishing.

What is denied parties screening?

30th August 2017

How does it impact on my overseas courier deliveries?

Less Expensive than Royal Mail for UK Post & Parcels?

23rd August 2017

In the UK we’re now sending more parcels than letters thanks to the rise of internet shopping.

Lesley Henderson – Saudi Arabian Standards Organisation (SASO) qualification accreditation

18th August 2017

Lesley Henderson has successfully completed a one day training course with SASO – the Saudi Arabian Standards Office on Compliance Procedures.

Lauren Dewsbury 92% Pass for Dangerous Goods Revalidation Exam

14th August 2017

As an IATA Regulated Cargo Agent, it is necessary to have staff members trained to the IATA Level for the safe handling and transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air.

Working in Partnership to Help Close deals

8th August 2017

When a global leisure chain approached Visimi, specialists in digital signage solutions, they presented the them with a great opportunity - but there was one catch.

£75-£100k savings per year on direct importing costs

28th July 2017

Electrosteel Castings, based in Chesterfield import between 500-600 containers per year from India.

What happens if your sea freight gets bumped?

21st July 2017

Who to listen to, what to know and how to ensure it doesn’t happen to you.

Sending cargo to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

14th July 2017

You better make sure your SASO certificate is in order - or you could have your cargo impounded and face years of storage fees.

Ecommerce fulfillment minimises the cost of shipping fresh air!

7th July 2017

When a premium bags and luggage design company approached Spatial Global to manage their global e-fulfilment - there was one area which was not negotiable.

35 Years Membership Recognised at Awards

3rd July 2017

Rachel Morley received a presentation on behalf of Spatial Global for their long service membership award from the East Midlands Chamber.

Hand delivered by Spatial Global

30th June 2017

Football Programmes for the UEFA Women's EURO 2017 Finals are being printed in the UK and distributed to the Netherlands by Spatial Global courier.

New polywrapping line adds to turnkey mailing options

23rd June 2017

Spatial Global has invested in a new polywrapping line which means you can now have polywrapped or polyenveloped mailings.

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20th June 2017

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ecommerce sales fuel cross-border trading boom

16th June 2017

As billions of online shoppers surf the web each day for the best deals, cross-border ecommerce sales are driving innovative solutions to overcome the challenges posed by serving a diverse audience with varying consumer expectations.

Manufacturer wins lucrative Nigerian contract

12th June 2017

Market challenges of ‘one-off project cargo’ to Nigeria for ‘first time’ exporter.

First Port Visit Outstanding Experience

12th June 2017

Windy Weather gives first hand experiences of challenges faced on a daily basis by British Ports

Does your freight forwarder speak English or Acronym?

5th June 2017

Have you ever been left confused and bamboozled trying to understand the language used by freight forwarders or logistics companies?

B2C ecommerce sales in the UK grew by almost 16% in 2016

2nd June 2017

The UK has one of the strongest ecommerce economies, especially in relation to other European countries.

Ocean Alliance – Good News or Bad News?

29th May 2017

Is this the backlash of overcapacity within shipping markets, and if so what does it mean to your freight prices?

The World's Largest Container Ships

26th May 2017

Driven by the commercial needs to reduce operating costs, the construction of these giant vessels has inspired a new class of ultra-large container vessel (ULCV).

Self-publishing and don’t want to use Amazon?

23rd May 2017

Crowdfunding is probably the most effective way for a self-published author, tight on funds, to produce a physical publication.

Dangerous Goods Act

13th May 2017

When a UK based exporter of learning resources and educational products for a science exam was caught between the airline and the chemical supplier, it had only days to resolve the issue before the exam date set.

Hard Brexit? Did WTO Rules just get better?

7th May 2017

Logistics industry applauds WTO trade facilitation agreement, which is set to simplify the process of trade and help exporters, especially small and medium size companies.

BIFA Annual Dinner raises £6500 for Charity

3rd May 2017

Friday, 24th February 2017 saw 250 guests from the Merseyside region, the wider UK and overseas enjoy yet another great evening at the BIFA Liverpool Region 2017 Annual Dinner.

2017 International Postage Price Changes

23rd April 2017

As international and domestic postal rates increase in 2017, Spatial Global are focused on helping you secure the best value solution.

MultiModal 2017 success with exclusive opportunity for port visits

11th April 2017

Would like to visit either Southampton or London Gateway deep water freight docks?

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31st March 2017

2017 Spring Newsletter

Spotlight on Mike Wallis

28th March 2017

Mike Wallis is Executive Chairman of Spatial Global and has been a Main Board Director of parent company The Keswick Enterprises Group since 2005.

See you at MultiModal 2017!

27th March 2017

We’ll be revealing our new service option enhancements, latest investments in equipment and facilities on stand 7087 within the Logistics Leaders Network Pavilion.

BIFA welcomes Rachel to Board of Directors

20th March 2017

Rachel’s unique and extensive experience from client side, banking side and now as a forwarder, will be a real asset to the Association.

Group experience and know-how

7th March 2017

As a member of The Keswick Enterprises Group, Spatial Global enjoys the benefits of both financial security and a pool of experience and knowledge resources which it can draw upon.

New ‘pack & pick’ area dedicated to e-commerce delivery solutions

28th February 2017

Growth of online sales increases the ability for businesses across the world to trade and as a result is the emergence of a new logistics service – e-commerce fulfillment.

Helping you ‘fine-tune’ your overseas ‘post Brexit’ trading strategy?

20th February 2017

As nobody can say what Brexit will look like, all businesses trading internationally can do is prepare. At Spatial Global, we are happy to help with this by providing solid fact based information.

Holiday Medication Contract – Failure is not an option

10th February 2017

Managing the transportation of medication for UK-based dialysis patients travelling overseas on holiday is an essential service.

Midlands Freight Forwarder ‘demonstrated project forwarding at its best’

1st February 2017

Spatial Global were appointed by a leading East Midlands lighting manufacturer to co-ordinate the 180,000kgs of ‘project cargo’ incorporating 564 floodlights attached to six bespoke 45-metre tall masts.

Rachel Morley appointed to BIFA Board of Directors 1st January 2017

30th January 2017

With unique and extensive experience from client side, banking side and now as a forwarder, Rachel’s skills will be a real asset to the Association.

AEO status heralds simpler international deliveries for Spatial Global customers

17th November 2016

Spatial Global Limited announces that it has been awarded EU Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status by HM Revenue & Customs from 11 November

Back row (left to right): Spatial Globalâ€™s John Irving, Andy Berry, Rachel Morley, Shelley Chapman and Quinten Evans; Front row: Ben Smedley, Emma Jessamine, Natalie Stafford and Su Robey at the Derbyshire Business Awards gala dinner

Spatial Global named 'Employer of the Year' for Derbyshire

20th September 2016

Spatial Global's Mike Wallis is principal speaker at the Love Business post-Brexit workshop in Derby on 15 September

Mike Wallis is principal speaker at Love Business post-Brexit workshop

6th September 2016

Spatial Global named as finalist in five categories in regional Chamber of Commerce business awards

4th July 2016

Spatial Global launches extensively updated and expanded website

1st April 2016

Manuka Lighting

1st February 2016

Making light work of global freight

Keswick Enterprises engages with Europe

25th January 2016

Keswick Enterprises' Mike Wallis, who has a degree in Law and immense experience in the worlds of freight and logistics, is one of the keynote speakers at this year's 3PL Conference

Mike Wallis to speak on CEE markets at 3PL Conference

19th January 2016

Spatial demonstrates a love for business

13th January 2016

Holiday Medications

1st January 2016

Failure is not an option...

Spatial Global to exhibit at Multimodal 2016

25th November 2015

Strong Relationships at the heart of Customer Retention

15th November 2015

As a mixed worldwide delivery business, Spatial Global has many facets – freight forwarding, mail management, e-commerce, fulfilment, courier, warehousing, logistics and added-value services.

Gruppo Media achieves fulfilment with Spatial Global

20th October 2015

Spatial Global Limited, the United Kingdom-based international delivery specialist, announces that it has extended its support to Gruppo Media Limited to cover all the publisher’s warehousing, pick and pack, mail delivery, express courier and freight

Peter Acton (left) of Logistics Leaders Network presents the cake celebrating his 60 years in logistics to John Harvey CBE (right), Executive Chairman of The Keswick Enterprises Group, at the Logistics Futures 2015 dinner

Spatial Global were well represented at the recent Logistics Futures 2015 networking conference and dinner

15th October 2015

e-commerce order fulfilment for UK suppliers to Far Corner – with zero stock

30th September 2015

Far Corner of the USA asked Spatial Global to look at providing fulfilment and worldwide mailing support services for UK-sourced commodities sold directly to customers.