The worst drought for 70 years has hit the Panama Canal, forcing strict new regulations that slash the capacity of some containerships by 40%. New surcharges, rising costs and increasing bottlenecks will likely increase the price of UK-US goods, warns the international delivery expert ParcelHero.
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Drastic shipping restrictions hit drought-stricken Panama Canal. Expect price rises, warns ParcelHero
Jun 13, 2023
Amcor expands AmFiber performance paper packaging to include culinary and beverages
Jun 13, 2023
Amcor, developer and producer responsible packaging solutions, has expanded its AmFiber Performance Paper packaging range in Europe to include heat seal sachets for dry culinary and beverage applications, such as instant coffee, drink powders, spices, seasonings and dried soups.
bp retail site customers to benefit from convenient parcel delivery with InPost partnership
Jun 13, 2023
InPost, the European automated parcel machine (APM) service provider, has announced that after a successful trial, InPost Lockers will be rolled out at approximately 300 bp service stations across the UK. Prominent locations include Wandsworth, Glasgow, Ashford and Brentwood.
HGV drivers deserve better says Logistics UK, following National Parking Survey
Jun 12, 2023
Commercial drivers are being ignored when it comes to their right to use proper hygiene and rest facilities while working, according to business group Logistics UK.
Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy at Logistics UK, is stressing the group’s call for the delivery of urgent reform to the planning system, which would both facilitate the provision of more parking facilities on key routes and incentivise investment from the private sector.
Logistics UK supports delegated testing for ER operators
Jun 11, 2023
In its response to government’s call for evidence, business group Logistics UK has supported the move to allow Earned Recognition (ER) operators to either carry out their own MOT testing on vehicles and trailers or delegate the responsibility to their third-party maintenance provider, subject to them meeting additional compliance requirements.
One third of SMEs fail to implement a risk assessment policy
Jun 11, 2023
UK SMEs are urged to complete a risk assessment, after new research reveals that one third of businesses do not have a policy in place.
LiuGong cuts machine inspection time by half thanks to voice-enabled solution from Dakota
Jun 07, 2023
With a history spanning 65 years following its inception in 1958, Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co. Ltd. has established itself as one of the worldwide leaders in construction & earthmoving machinery manufacture. Having developed the first modernised wheel loader in China in 1966, LiuGong has expanded its product range to encompass 19 top-of-the-range product lines which it proudly showcases today.
BrainBox AI unveils its Autonomous Decarbonisation suite for the commercial and retail real estate markets
Jun 06, 2023
The launch of BrainBox AI’s Autonomous Decarbonisation solution suite marks another milestone for the company as it continues to deliver solutions aiding the built environment in its fight against climate change.
Packaging experts unite to offer ‘future-proof’ flexibility, affordability and multi-functionality to meet the diverse demands of the industry
Jun 06, 2023
UK packaging specialist Xact is set to expand into new markets with state-of-the-art, multiformat packaging machines supplied by Spanish packaging technology innovator IRTA Group Packaging under a new partnership to help brands and retailers “future-proof” their packaging processes.
Midland Pallet Trucks expands range with 7 integral new products for warehouse managers
Jun 06, 2023
Midland Pallet Trucks has expanded its product line to include even more essential items.