Freight forwarders ask: Is the government listening?
Few companies have registered for a new government online system designed to protect value added tax revenues on foreign parcels in the event of a no-deal Brexit, leading the UK representative body for freight forwarding and logistics companies to question whether Government is listening to advice from industry experts. Robert Keen, Director General of the […]
TradeLens adds ocean carriers Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express
Hapag-Lloyd and Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) will join the TradeLens blockchain-enabled digital shipping platform, jointly developed by A.P. Moller – Maersk and IBM. Hapag-Lloyd and ONE, the world’s fifth and sixth largest carriers respectively, join CMA CGM and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, both of which recently announced they are joining TradeLens. With these additions, the […]
BIFA Freight Service Awards open for entries
Entries are now open for the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) annual Freight Service Awards. Now in their 31st year, BIFA’s Freight Service Awards are open to all members of the trade association, which represents UK companies engaged in the international movement of freight by all modes of transport. As well as encouraging and rewarding […]
Nestlé reveals open blockchain supply chain pilot
Nestlé says it’s breaking new ground in supply chain transparency through a collaboration with OpenSC – an blockchain platform that allows consumers to track their food right back to the farm. Through this collaboration, Nestlé becomes the first major food and beverage company to announce that it will pilot open blockchain technology in this way. […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: Don’t miss out!
The next Total Supply Chain Summit takes place this coming November – it will connect you with innovative new suppliers and cost-effective solutions. And, as you’re a senior supply chain, distribution or logistics professional, you are eligible to attend to free as our VIP guest. Here’s what you need to know:- This is a bespoke and […]
Two chances to experience Fleet Services Management Summit
The Fleet Services Management Summit is a unique bi-annual, two-day event which allows senior supply chain, distribution and logistics professionals to meet with innovative and competitive suppliers to the industry. 11 & 12 November 2019 – Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire 8 & 9 June 2020 – Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire It is entirely free for fleet professionals to […]
FTA sceptical on smart tachograph financial benefits
Smart Tachographs will aid compliance with drivers’ hours rules but any claims of financial benefits to businesses are misguided, according to FTA. The business organisation, which represents the interests of the logistics sector, refutes claims made by the European Commission when the law making the new devices mandatory was made in 2014 that it will save logistics businesses a total of […]
Total Supply Chain Summit – what’s all the fuss about?
Heard your peers discussing the Total Supply Chain Summit , but not sure what it’s all about? As you’re a senior supply chain, distribution or logistics professional, you are eligible to attend to free as our VIP guest. Let us explain more about the event. This is a bespoke and highly-targeted event created specifically for […]
GUEST BLOG: Data holds the key to food sustainability
A raft of new sustainability and food wastage initiatives is undoubtedly focusing the attention of food service and hospitality providers. Otherwise wasted food from kitchens is increasingly being repurposed by a number of great charities, which is a great start but should not distract from the bigger issues within the end to end food production […]
GUEST BLOG: Four steps to achieving successful demand forecasting
By Guy Cuthbert, CEO, Atheon Analytics The Grocery Code Adjudicator states that suppliers to UK grocery retailers deserve to receive timely and accurate forecasts. Its GSCOP code of practice defines what is expected, and its latest annual report states that all regulated retailers achieved compliance. Despite this, forecasting remains one of the top three issues suppliers face. The […]
