To celebrate the launch of the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) new e-learning platform, PolymerCourses.com, the trade association is offering the first course featured on the platform for free (normally £120) for the first 200 people to register. ‘Sustainable Plastic Packaging—The Fundamentals of Good Design’ is the first of many courses …

Three of the UK’s leading providers of temperature-controlled storage and distribution have become the latest businesses to join the Cold Chain Federation, reflecting the importance and value of the Federation’s work for its members in this time of significant change. The Cold Chain Federation is the voice of the UK’s …

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) welcomes the news that the UK government recommends the appointment of a specialist such as one its members to deal with import and export customs declarations. The recommendation has a prominent place within a letter sent out by the UK government today to VAT-registered …

Loadhog, the award-winning, reusable packaging innovator, has recently launched wheeled Dollies which have been designed specifically to add benefits at every stage of the supply chain. Achieving a lean operation relies heavily on handling efficiency, allowing users to move multiple and heavy payloads as capably and easily as possible. With …

As the Coronavirus pandemic rolls into its third quarter, smart companies are becoming increasingly adept at handling the crisis from a business perspective. Workspaces are safer environments, flexible working and video conferencing have become normal and social distancing for work colleagues and visitors is part-and-parcel of everyday working life. This …

Earlier this year, fourteen major food retailers and manufacturers committed to halving their food waste by 2030, as part of a new initiative spearheaded by the Consumer Goods Forum. We spoke with Philip Simpson, commercial director at ReFood, to understand why. According to estimates from the United Nations, the world …

If your business is paying too much for its gas and electricity, there could be some simple changes that would allow you to reduce your business energy usage and save money. Lighting, heating, and powering equipment can make up a significant portion of a company’s overheads. Here, you can find …

A sustained period of growth has led to H&M Distribution in St Neots invest in its fleet and recruit additional members of staff. H&M Distribution, a member of Palletways, part of Imperial Group and Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has taken on an additional delivery territory …

In response to the publication of the recent National Audit Office report into Brexit preparedness, Elizabeth de Jong, policy director at Logistics UK, the business group which represents the sector said: “Logistics UK has been working closely with government for some time to highlight the issues which could affect the …

In 2019 China’s express parcels market was valued at US$100 billion. Driven by the growth of e-commerce across the country, this figure was up by more than 8 per cent on the previous 12 months and the sector is expected to sustain double-digit increases for the foreseeable future. To put …