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New service accelerates growth for London logistics specialist

A logistics specialist has expanded its London operation after investing a significant sum in a new site, and a new fleet, creating 20 new jobs. Pallet Power Limited, which is part of the Parcel Power Logistics Limited Group, has undergone major expansion to accommodate a new service offering – palletised distribution. The company has already […]

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Normal seasonal patterns suspended – where is the air cargo being held?

Global airfreight rates have edged up this week, including on transpacific eastbound, as the US reciprocal tariff deadline looms. But there are questions over where inventory is being held in the world, which will inevitably impact rates and demand.  Greater China to North America ticked up from $4.34 per kg yesterday to $5.17 today, according […]

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Now VAT’s what I call customs clearance!

Jo Cloherty, senior commercial manager at Customs Support Group, asks ‘Will simplicity be the stand-out feature of 2025 European VAT changes?’ It is no secret that complex geopolitical challenges and economic uncertainties over international tariffs have made 2025 a challenging year for exporting businesses. However, new VAT developments are emerging on this side of the […]

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Ocean Network Express and QTKR partner to decarbonise port operations

QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam (QTKR) and Ocean Network Express (Europe) (ONE) have reduced emissions by as much as 500 tonnes of CO2 in just six months by implementing a biofuel scheme using HVO100, a sustainable biofuel made from renewable raw materials for port shunting operations. HVO100, already proven in heavy-duty transport, can cut lifecycle CO2 emissions […]

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Optrak launches new platform to optimise EV, alternative fuel and diesel fleets

Optrak Distribution Software has launched a new cloud-based route optimisation platform to help road freight operators manage fleet decarbonisation while improving efficiency in existing operations. Optrak, a UK provider of route planning and load optimisation solutions, has developed the system to combine EV consumption modelling, en-route charging and alternative fuel support with advanced load and […]

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P&O Ferries powers a cleaner future with the North Sea’s first biofuel ferry

P&O Ferries has made history on the North Sea, with its vessel, the Pride of Hull, becoming the first ferry on the busy Hull–Rotterdam route to permanently run on lower-carbon biofuel. Following a successful trial, the vessel is now running entirely on Biofuel B30 – a milestone in P&O Ferries’ journey to cut emissions across […]

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Pall-Ex Group announces UK network consolidation

Pall-Ex Group has announced a major step in its long-term strategic plan, confirming the merging of the Fortec and Pall-Ex palletised freight distribution networks. The consolidation reinforces the Group’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, service quality and member-driven growth. Effective from 1st January 2026, the UK networks will evolve, operating under a unified Pall-Ex brand. […]

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Pallet-Track delivers record growth

Pallet-Track has revealed record levels of growth after publishing its latest accounts. Figures from the Wolverhampton-based pallet network show a leap in profits of more than 44% for the last 12 months, for the period ending December 31, 2024. Its success has been delivered through the tremendous partnership with its shareholder members, delivering best in […]

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