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Palletforce Becomes First UK Network To Achieve SMETA Accreditation
EV Cargo’s Palletforce has become the first UK pallet distribution network to gain Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) accreditation after successfully completing an audit around health and safety, environmental performance and business ethics. SMETA is the world’s most widely used audit and is increasingly required by large consumer-focused businesses and blue-chip organisations to ensure…
Read MorePalletline achieves a record 6th year of accreditations
Leading palletised freight distribution provider Palletline is leading the way in the transport industry by achieving coveted accreditations for a sixth consecutive year. Not only has Palletline retained the ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 from the British Assessment Bureau (BAB) which sets the criteria for achieving health and safety accreditations for a six year with no…
Read MoreUPN prioritise sustainability
UPN prioritise sustainability Sustainability is a core strategic priority for UPN. Over the past five years, despite significant operational and network growth, UPN has achieved some impressive green milestones. Electricity consumption down 16%, Water usage down 80%, Less than 5% of total waste to landfill, Paper usage down 49%, Fuel consumption down 38%, Successful introduction…
Read MorePall-Ex boosts presence in Bedfordshire with Strata Logistics
Pall-Ex has continued to strengthen its network with the recruitment of a new member in Bedfordshire. Delivering service excellence to its members and customers is at the heart of Pall-Ex’s mission, with the addition of Strata Logistics ensuring that the network can continue providing a leading service across the UK. Based in Broom, central Bedfordshire,…
Read MoreEV Cargo Details Emissions Reduction Among Sustainability Highlights
Reduced scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 29% during 2022 Increased WEP Gender Gap Analysis Tool score from 29% to 71% Awarded RoSPA Gold safety award and won national Sustainable Transport Award View the 2022 Sustainability Report here Leading global freight forwarding, supply chain services and technology company EV Cargo has unveiled its…
Read MoreLeicestershire-based distribution network wins big at prestigious national awards
Operating from its Central Hub in Coalville, Pall-Ex Group’s continuous strive for excellence has been recognised after the distribution network received the Livery of the Year Award at this year’s Motor Transport Awards. The logistics giant also narrowly missed out on taking home the Safety in Operation Award and Team of the Year after being…
Read MoreFour new Team UPN member partnerships
Four new Team UPN member partnerships Four Important new Team UPN member partnerships – Burcombe Haulage – HT Gardner Distribution – GS Couriers – POD Haulage Burcombe Haulage are an established haulage business run by the Batten family. Operating from St Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall the company was started over thirty five years ago by…
Read MoreWhat is a Pallet Network?
A pallet network is made up of independent hauliers who work together to transport palletised goods in an efficient and cost-effective way. Pallet networks like Pallet-Track use a hub and spoke distribution model to collect, sort and deliver goods around the country. Network members are located nationwide and are allocated a postcode area from which…
Read MorePall-Ex on track to improve delivery rates thanks to AI
Award winning haulage network Pall-Ex Group has announced significant efficiency improvements and new practices that will improve long-term business growth, following an increased use of AI across its freight business. Whilst AI is the buzzword of the moment, the Leicestershire based haulier has been using this emerging technology for some time with the ongoing objective…
Read MoreCaernarfon’s H F Owen joins the Pallet-Track network
North Wales haulier H F Owen has nearly doubled the size of its fleet after becoming the newest member of the Pallet-Track network. The Caernarfon-based company, which celebrated 50 years in business in 2022, has built its reputation on traditional long and short-haul deliveries across the UK, Ireland and Europe. Its partnership with Pallet-Track marks…
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