Customs Industry Spotlight: Customs Clearance with ALS Customs Services
With ever-changing customs regulations, businesses need expert guidance to ensure smooth global trade. At ALS, we provide Customs Brokerage, Consultancy, and Automation—helping companies navigate compliance efficiently. Our in-house expertise, coupled with our international presence, allows us to deliver tailored solutions across various industries, ensuring seamless cross-border transactions. Customs Brokerage (Learn More) Efficient customs clearance is […]
A beautiful delivery: The art of fulfilment for the beauty and cosmetics industry
By James Coleman (pictured), Business Development Director at Prolog Fulfilment The beauty and cosmetics industry is more than just skincare, makeup, and haircare products, it’s a market that contributes significantly to the economy and shapes consumer lifestyles. According to the British Beauty Council’s latest Value of Beauty report, the beauty and personal care sector injected […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: The Pilot Group – Energy Management Systems
We specialise in energy control systems for large industrial spaces, designed to retrofit existing heating systems and optimise energy consumption through intelligent automation and in-built control strategies, delivering significant cost and carbon reductions. With years of experience in industrial heating management, we combine expertise, process, and technology to achieve average savings of 43%. We deliver […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Manage risk more effectively with VenDoor
Businesses rely heavily upon their suppliers for the delivery of goods and services to customers. When a supplier breach causes a disruption, it can create a ripple effect across the entire supply chain, causing extensive financial loss and harming the reputation of other businesses within the network. VenDoor provides supply chain leaders with a powerful, […]
Embracing Digital Evolution: Overcoming legacy system challenges in fashion
The fashion industry is at the forefront of a digital revolution, with rising consumer demands for sustainability, transparency, and innovation reshaping how brands operate. From digital product passports to end-to-end supply chain visibility, customers now expect unprecedented access to detailed information about their purchases. Yet, despite this modernisation, many fashion brands find themselves constrained by outdated legacy ERP systems—such […]
Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why are Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) required? ENS are required in accordance with the SAFE Framework of Standards to help customs authorities assess the safety and security of goods entering a territory. Starting from Friday 31st January 2025, UK legislation mandates all logistics movements entering the United Kingdom from Europe to complete a Safety and […]
Experts reveal 5 keys to success for manufacturers in 2025
2025 is here and the release of MakeUK’s most recent Manufacturing Outlook report suggests that sector optimism is on the up. Fuelled in part by expectations of greater political stability, UK manufacturers are looking forward to a boost in their overall economic prospects in the new year. Expectations of a manufacturing-led industrial strategy, and a generally more […]
UK Accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
On 15 December 2024, the United Kingdom officially acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), opening a new chapter in its global trade ambitions. For UK businesses, this milestone means enhanced opportunities to trade with key CPTPP nations, including Japan, Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, Vietnam, Peru, Malaysia, and Brunei. Although Canada […]
January Warehouse Restocking: The biggest inventory refresh of the year!
January marks a significant moment in the supply chain calendar — a time to reflect on the past year and prepare for the one ahead. Drawing inspiration from Janus, the two-faced Roman god who looks both forward and back, this month brings with it unique challenges and opportunities for warehouse stocktaking operations. January is a time […]
Funding and Scalability of UK Farming: The agriculture outlook 2025
The agricultural sector is one of the UK’s oldest and most treasured exports, but has faced some of the most significant challenges of any industry in recent years. The UK agricultural sector accounts for 70% of our total land area – 17 million hectares. In 2023, agriculture contributed £13.7bn to the UK economy, employing 462,100people. Despite these impressive figures, […]
