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Awarding border checks contract to French company makes a mockery of Brexit

March 10, 2023 Admin Support

Last July, PML issued a statement regarding the crippling impact of the constant government U-turns in relation to the handling of post-Brexit border control facilities. Many businesses invested heavily, in preparation for the changes, believing the information that was disseminated by those in power. Some of the UK’s biggest seaports considered legal action against the […]

PML: “Long delays and rocketing handling costs are crippling our business”

February 22, 2023 Admin Support

Precisely a year ago, we predicted that ‘the worst is yet to come’ and appealed for urgent action to be taken to enable those involved in the food supply chain to deliver a seamless, timely service to maintain the supply of essential products. And even before that, in December 2021, PML issued a stark warning […]

“The era of big new warehouses is over” – how 2023 e-commerce trends will impact on operators…

January 18, 2023 Tim Wallace

As retailers attempt to bounce back from the impact of Covid, Brexit and Putin’s war in Ukraine, which developments will fuel the fastest growth and which retail fads will fizzle? And what will be the knock-on effect for the transport and logistics sector? We’ve identified five strong growth areas and five e-commerce fads to avoid. […]

Ten top tips for surviving the coming storm

January 3, 2023 Admin Support

It is no secret the haulage sector is facing an uphill battle; recent Office for National Statistics estimates show that one in five transport businesses have run out of cash amid the current economic climate. So how can businesses ensure continuity? There is no doubt that the UK economy is facing significant headwinds at present. […]

Flexibility, honesty, and outsourcing the way ahead for uncertain times to come

January 1, 2023 Admin Support

The last few years have been extremely tough for many businesses which have had to adapt to stay afloat during a global pandemic. But while we may have emerged from one crisis, businesses are now facing an array of new challenges. From economic uncertainty and strikes to a global supply chain crisis that’s being heightened […]

Squeezing even more efficiency from retail supply chains will be top priority for 2023

December 28, 2022 Admin Support

ASCG recently surveyed 100 retailers about plans and strategies for dealing with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. ‘Reviewing supply chains to find efficiencies’ came out top, with 40% of retailers prioritising this as a solution for reducing costs and protecting margins as sales and bottom lines feel the effects of cash-strapped consumers. As we […]

Why the logistics industry needs to double down on ‘nearshoring’

November 21, 2022 Admin Support

Could switching from ‘just in time’ to ‘just in case’ help cut costs and ease supply chain pressure? Bart Coppelmans, director industry solutions, global head of supply chain and logistics, HERE Technologies explains the benefits

Logistics companies thinking outside the box on flexible, low cost warehouse automation

November 10, 2022 Admin Support

With margins under pressure and labour in short supply, forward thinking logistics service providers are taking a new, radical approach to winning business using flexible automation.

Dual-pressure hydrogen stations for buses and HGVs spread cost and encourage local take-up

November 5, 2022 Admin Support

A new model of hydrogen-powered double decker bus was rolled out in Aberdeen in 2021, following an £8.3m grant from the EU and Scottish Government. These buses have now travelled more than one million miles, preventing 1,700 tonnes of CO2 emissions being released into the atmosphere. This is a great example of successful decarbonisation of […]

Government action on driver training capacity should be applauded, but the real test will be Christmas

November 1, 2022 Admin Support

The government has made strides in addressing the HGV driver shortage over the past year, and the recent increase in testing capacity is the latest positive example. Yet the upcoming Christmas period will, like most years, put pressure on testing and training capacity. It should remind the government and industry that, if the UK is […]