London, UK: New regulations intended to protect biosecurity by imposing controls on plant and animal products will lead to substantial price increases for British consumers warn British importers and European suppliers. Businesses predict additional cost of £500m as a result of the Brexit border controls. Products affected include five categories of cut flowers, cheese and …
Easton, Lincolnshire, UK: Magnavale has expanded its contract packing lines at its Easton cold store. The move has led to a “huge increase in our packing, labelling and date-coding output”, says Magnavale. The new lines are suitable for a variety of ambient, chilled, and frozen food products. Amanda Cogan, chief operating officer, says: “These high-volume …
Atherstone, UK: Discount retailer Aldi is recruiting over 500 new apprentices this year, including trainee HGV drivers. The apprenticeship push forms part of Aldi’s nationwide expansion drive, with the supermarket creating 6,000 new roles in the UK last year. Aldi recently announced new rates of pay for all warehouse staff, with pay for some apprenticeship …
Dublin, Ireland: The European cold chain market is set to grow by 10.67% in the period 2022-27, according to the latest report from ResearchAndMarkets.com. Its Cold Chain Market in Europe 2023-2027 report predicts growth valued at $57.56bn during the period boosted by logistics technology coupled with growing cross-border trade corridors and a rise in pharmaceutical …
London, UK: UK and EU trade disruption is predicted with EU exporters not ready for UK customs changes which start this month, warn trade associations. The new Border Target Operating Model comes into force in February and will be introduced in three phases. Initially, EU exporters of animal and plant products, such as eggs, dairy, …
York, UK: Transport accreditations play a crucial role in the distribution supply chain, says Dennis Distribution. Accreditations validate industry expertise and play a crucial role enhancing credibility and streamlining operations for distributors, Dennis says in an article on its website. “For business owners seeking a distribution partner, it is important to delve into how adherence …
Dubai, UAE: GreenDome Holdings, through its subsidiary Elite Co, has acquired UAE temperature-controlled logistics company, LogX. “This acquisition represents a significant step forward in our mission to revolutionize the logistics industry. LogX’s impressive track record and strong market presence will further strengthen GDH’s capabilities, allowing us to deliver even more comprehensive and innovative solutions to …
Tolworth, London: Lidl’s warehouse and store staff are set to receive the highest hourly pay rates in the sector with workers earning up to £13.85 an hour. From March 1, Lidl’s entry level rates will jump from £11.40 to £12.00 outside of the M25, rising to £13.00 with length of service. Meanwhile, those working within …
Newry, UK: Starting 31 January 2024, the UK government is implementing new border control regulations that will affect imports from the EU, warns Motis. These changes are part of the Border Target Operating Model and will be introduced in phases throughout the year. Motis summarises the changes and what they means for business as follows:
Dublin, Ireland: The Irish government has urged exporters to Great Britain to be ready for new post-Brexit border controls which apply from the end of January as part of long-delayed UK plan sto apply more controls and checks on EU imports. Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said it meant a “significant change in the trading …
London, UK: Ceva Logistics has outlined its thoughts on logistics trends in 2024 predicting a more stable picture after several years of instability. “Lower customer demand and challenging economic conditions will certainly play a role in the logistics market. Shippers have grown accustomed to building a resilient approach to their supply chains, and this agility …
Skuldelev, Denmark: Chinese New Year is fast approaching, and it will have a significant impact on the global freight market, warns DSV. The Chinese New Year, one of the most significant annual Chinese celebrations, falls on 10 February 2024, and runs for 15 days until 26 February. The celebrations involve a seven-day public holiday held …
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