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last mile delivery

Getting the Most from Last Mile Delivery

What is last mile delivery? It’s the final step of the delivery process, i.e. when a parcel reaches its final destination, usually someone’s home or retail store. It’s the most crucial stage of the delivery process and one that you need to be as fast and efficient as possible. After all, the timely delivery of Read More

warehousing and fulfilment

Why warehousing and fulfilment is the future for business

Businesses everywhere are struggling to meet supply demands. The pandemic and war in Ukraine are just a couple of recent events that have shone a light on the cracks that are appearing in our Just-in-Time economy. Warehousing and fulfilment is the future for business! As our world changes, this methodology is no longer fit for Read More

HGV driver shortage

Motorists could be allowed to drive lorries without an HGV licence

Could motorists being allowed to drive an HGV without an additional test alleviate the lorry driver shortage? That’s the question being asked by the UK government. Before 1997, anyone with a car licence (category B) also got automatic category C1 entitlement meaning they could drive a lorry up to 7.5 tonnes. This was known as Read More

inflation and increased freight prices

How inflation, weakening demand and the war in Ukraine have led to increased freight prices

Inflation, weakening demand, social instability and the war in Ukraine are leading to turbulent developments in freight prices on both land and sea. We’ve been looking at the situation to find out exactly what’s going on and why they are having such a significant impact on freight. Road freight prices soar There’s no getting away Read More

road freight felixstowe strike

Beat the Felixstowe port strike. Switch from sea freight to road freight

2022 is turning out to be the summer of discontent. After enduring numerous rail strikes, port workers will now follow suit until the end of August. Have you thought about the advantages of using Road Freight? The walkout at the UK’s largest container port, Felixstowe, is set to cause chaos. The Unite union has reported Read More