DDK Projects is proud to have successfully delivered a state-of-the-art 375,000 sq ft manufacturing facility for leading frozen ready meal producer Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC) in Oldham. Representing part of IGC’s £90 million investment, the development is believed to be the largest ready meal production facility in Europe completed to date. The facility includes 150,000 …
Brussels, 17 July 2026 – The World Shipping Council, representing the global container shipping and vehicle carrier industry, welcomes the European Commission’s practical EU ETS revisions to accelerate alternative maritime fuels and channel revenues back into shipping’s decarbonisation. The proposed fuel mechanism announced today for the maritime sector follows the policy logic already used in aviation. …
Oakland International has been crowned winner of the Excellence in Sustainability Award at the UKWA Awards for Excellence 2026, recognising its industry-leading commitment to delivering practical, measurable sustainability across the supply chain sector. Presented during the UK Warehousing Association’s prestigious Awards for Excellence celebration in London, the accolade marks a significant achievement for the multi-temperature …
Ashford Port Health reduces SPS fees by 8% as investment in technology and specialist expertise improves productivity while maintaining robust border controls. Importers using Ashford Port Health (APH) will benefit from an 8% reduction in SPS fees from 1 August, saving businesses around £1.2 million over the coming year. CHED charges for consignments up to …
Food manufacturers can save more than three weeks of product development time by switching to more sophisticated software, according to new analysis of client data from a leading food tech firm. Customers using Point74’s platform are bringing products to market two to three weeks faster than before adopting its software. Speeding up delivery is helping …
FMCG product packaging is at the core of a growing informational system, encompassing regulators, packaging producers, their clients, and consumers. Through the ongoing evolution and roll-out of new forms of smart packaging, its overall impact is increasing beyond the boundaries of a simple product container, says GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. With regulatory changes …
July 2026 – Manchester-based Invo Fulfilment, part of the colleague-owned Involvement Group, is focusing on strategic growth within the external transport sector by expanding its fleet with four new S.CS FREEPOST semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull. The order marks the start of a new partnership between two companies that share a strong local presence in Manchester. …
Summer is peak holiday and absence season, and this year there’s a compliance layer on top. The Employment Rights Act 2025 has brought the biggest overhaul of Statutory Sick Pay in years – SSP now applies from day one, the Lower Earnings Limit is gone, and new calculation rules apply for lower earners. That’s why …
On 9 July 2026, the Cold Chain Federation brought its members together at the Celtic Manor Resort in Monmouthshire for its annual Summer Party. This member-only event is designed to be friendly, inclusive and enjoyable for all members of the cold chain community. Why events like this matter There is a version of running a …
Chapman Freeborn Group has supported a specialist live animal charter operation moving 121 Mongolian horses between Ulaanbaatar and Hanoi, delivered through close collaboration between Chapman Freeborn’s Asia Pacific team and Intradco Global, its specialist live animal transport brand. The operation involved three back-to-back B757F charter flights within a 38-hour window, moving 51 horses outbound, 20 …
Multi-temperature supply chain specialist Oakland International is reporting increased demand for its Distress Load Management (DLM) service as manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers and insurers seek to protect product value, reduce waste and maintain compliance amid growing supply chain disruption. Supporting customers across issues including load contamination, theft and compliance concerns, Oakland’s DLM team provides rapid, …
David Bushnell, Director of Consultancy and Strategy at Fleet Operations “The government’s decision to introduce specific eVED arrangements for fleets is a welcome acknowledgement that a system designed around individual motorists would not work for businesses operating vehicles at scale. “Allowing fleets to provide central mileage estimates, make aggregate payments and settle liabilities before defleeting …
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