productPLASTIC 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.
productEXPORTA 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.
newsThe 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.
productFor 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.
productLPR 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.
newsResponding 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.
productAs 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.
articleSteve Penney examines the latest predictions for the warehouse automation market and how storage solutions are evolving to meet the sector’s needs.
article2020 will be forever remembered as the year that Coronavirus shook the nation, and a year dominated by Brexit headlines over whether or not the UK will secure a trade deal with the EU.
newsXPO Logistics has renewed its UK pallet partnership with La Palette Rouge (LPR).
newsThe Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation has welcomed the Government’s decision to temporarily allow heat treated components to repair pallets, rather than requiring heat treatment of the full pallet.
productLOADHOG HAS launched wheeled dollies which have been designed to add benefits at every stage of the supply chain.
productGoplasticpallets.com has been a driving force in the UK plastic pallet market for almost 20 years and a leading voice on plastics recycling and sustainability.
articleRenting versus buying plastic pallets has been a long-debated topic. When sourcing a plastic pallet, the decision to rent or buy is one of the most important decisions a business has to make, as the outcome can significantly impact your bottom line. Yet so many times we see businesses choosing the rental option, where buying plastic pallets makes much better financial sense, argues Goplasticpallets.com.
article2020 will forever be remembered as the year that everything changed. Covid-19 altered the way we worked and the way our professions were viewed, pushing everything we do and the individuals and businesses The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) represents into the public limelight, says Chief Executive Kevin Richardson.
productBrambles, operating through the CHEP brand, is embarking on a new 5-year sustainability plan.
newsThe European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has warned that tighter supplies of wood in some international markets is expected to increase prices into and beyond the final quarter of 2020.
articleThe focus on eliminating single-use plastics and promoting closed-loop packaging has fallen off the agenda in the devastating wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com – The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company explains why we should still be optimistic about the future of plastics recycling.
newsThe Prime Minister has called off Brexit talks and is setting its aim on an ‘Australia’ style deal, rather than the more ambitious ‘Canada’ type deal.
productAstutis is launching two new online sustainability training courses designed to help professionals become more sustainable in their business practices.
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