The Government has announced that new arrangements for parcels and freight movements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland due to take effect on 30 September have been pushed back. HMRC says businesses should be fully prepared for them by 31 March 2025 and will update with detailed timelines. John Martin,… Read more »
Prepare for GB Safety and Security Import Controls to Avoid Supply Chain Disruption
Cross-border road transport businesses need to be ready for the latest customs change for cargo coming from the EU or face significant delays and disruption according to Colin Robb, Head of Operations & Sales at Derry Bros. From 31 October 2024, Safety and Security (S&S) declarations will be required for… Read more »
Rhenus Home Delivery UK confirms Planet Mark certification for environmental excellence
Rhenus Home Delivery UK (RHD UK), part of global logistics leader Rhenus Logistics, has confirmed it has received Planet Mark certification for its central distribution centre in Magna Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire. This significant milestone underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Planet Mark certification, launched in 2013… Read more »
XPO Logistics begins partnership with TotalEnergies in the UK to improve operational efficiency
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions in Europe, has confirmed its latest partnership with TotalEnergies after winning the business through a competitive tender process. The long-term contract will see XPO and TotalEnergies work together to improve operational efficiencies and enhance the customer delivery experience. XPO… Read more »
Dedicated logistics and supply chain minister demanded by Logistics UK to drive economic growth
The UK’s next government must appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain if future growth is to be driven across the whole economy, according to business group Logistics UK. Launching the organisation’s Election Manifesto on 17 January 2024, which is aimed at the political parties as they prepare for… Read more »
The industrial and logistics property landscape remains strong despite economic turbulence, data-led white paper reveals
Despite years of economic turbulence, the industrial and logistics property sector is proving to be robust – even in the facing of rising and falling inflation, and constantly evolving consumer retail demands. This is according to a new industry white paper published by property intelligence platform provider Nimbus®, based on… Read more »
Southgate Global Secure Carbon Neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2
Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of packaging equipment, consumables and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, has achieved a significant milestone in itssustainability journey. With the support of One Carbon World, a carbon neutral not-for-profit organisation, Southgate has recently attained carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 for… Read more »
RHA submits key issues for commercial vehicle operators ahead of Scottish budget
Ahead of the Scottish Budget for 2024 to 2025, Martin Reid, RHA Policy Director for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has delivered the RHA’s submission to the Scottish Government. He said the road transport industry (HGV, coach, and van operators) is critical to the supply chain and economic growth. Our industry faces significant… Read more »
Boost Dock-to-Stock times with Southgate’s MPW
Southgate Global, leading operational logistics and fulfilment equipment, consumables and services supplier, reveals how making the switch to a Mobile Powered Workstation (MPW) at a loading bay, can boost dock-to-stock cycle times and give companies a performance edge. Loading bays play a pivotal role in the shipping and logistics process,… Read more »
Risk Ledger secures £6.25m to prevent cyber attacks on the supply chains of nation’s largest enterprises
Organisations have been laser focussed on protecting their own networks, applications, physical premises and people against cyber security attacks but have neglected their exposure to suppliers. Indeed, over the past 3 years, a staggering 73% of organisations have been affected by a third-party security breach. Helping these businesses toughen their… Read more »
