The race against the virus
A DHL white paper has revealed key supply chain learnings more than one year after the Covid-19 pandemic broke.
Bespoke pallet box
EXPORTA HAS created a custom pallet box solution for subsea engineering company, Oceaneering.
Are you ready to embrace the digital warehouse of the future?
Steve Penney, Key Account Manager at Goplasticpallets.com explores the digitisation of the warehouse and the growing need to embrace new technologies, including IoT and ‘connected’ plastic pallets.
Plastic pallet prices stable
THE PRICE of new wooden pallets is expected to increase 18% this month, on top of the 18% rise seen in January, says Goplasticpallets.com. Continued pressure on the availability of timber has been cited as a reason for the increase.
Plastic pallet eco-rating system
EXPORTA’S SYSTEM allows customers to purchase a pallet with full visibility of its environmental impact.
Plastic pallet eco-rating system
EXPORTA’S SYSTEM allows customers to purchase a pallet with full visibility of its environmental impact.
New and improved brochure
KEEP AN eye out for the new and improved product and service brochure from Exporta.
Pioneering scheme
TWO YEARS after launching its pioneering plastic pallet recycling scheme, Goplasticpallets.com has revealed statistics that reinforce the longevity of its recyclable plastic pallets.
Pallet price rises ‘inevitable’
Further price increases in the wooden pallet and packaging industry are ‘inevitable’, according to the European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB).
Brexit conclusion compounds impact on pallet prices
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has warned of unprecedented prices and availability of raw materials and are predicting these will affect the packaging and pallet market until at least the middle of this year.
Coca-Cola awards pallets contract
Coca-Cola European Partners has signed a five-year contract renewal with CHEP for the use of circular packaging services.
Key pharma platform to support Covid response
PLASTIC PALLETS from UK market leader Goplasticpallets.com were recently given one of their most important tasks to date – supporting the production of the second Covid-19 vaccine across several continents.
New pallet eco grading
EXPORTA IS ramping up its commitment to the environment in 2021 by introducing a new pallet eco grading system to allow customers to make the right choice when buying a plastic pallet.
Last-mile posing key vaccine challenge
The CEO of DHL says governments are not adequately prepared for the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, and says delays are mainly down to a lack of last-mile storage and delivery capacity.
Get ready for ISPM15
For any UK business shipping goods within the EU, the latest changes to regulations will be a vital consideration. Wooden packaging, including pallets, must now meet ISPM15 standards when being shipped.
Britvic chooses LPR as pallet partner
LPR was invited to take part in Britvic’s formal tender process in 2019, where it ensured that in addition to providing an excellent pricing structure and the ability to meet demand, it also included a number of value added initiatives that would enable Britvic to make substantial cost savings.
Last minute deal prompts border delays
Responding to border delay problems, hauliers were warned by UK Cabinet Secretary Michael Gove early in January that there was likely to be ‘significant disruption’ at borders in January.
Consider your shipping platform
As pressures on the availability and price of timber continue into the New Year, UK wood packaging and pallet suppliers have been forced to increase the price of new wooden pallets by as much as 18% from 8th January 2021, says Goplasticpallets.com.
Durable pallets for automation
Steve Penney examines the latest predictions for the warehouse automation market and how storage solutions are evolving to meet the sector’s needs.



