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Independent hauliers looking to maximise 2023 revenues urged to join pallet freight movement
Warwick Trimble, network director for Palletways UK, talks about the benefits of pallet networks. The network sector surpassing the 30 million pallets mark in 2021, with 13.2% growth against 2020 is just one of the many reasons why independent hauliers have considered joining a network this last year. While numerous transport firms have collapsed…
Read MoreTwo years on from the acquisition of the Fortec Distribution Network
It has been two years since the Fortec Distribution Network was purchased by Pall-Ex Group’s subsidiary company For-Ex Distribution Network Ltd Since the buyout, Fortec has continued to operate as a separate network within the UK while also being part of the overall Pall-Ex Group of companies. Both companies have gone from strength to strength…
Read More‘Rapid Riser’ Accolade for Palletways member
Four months since joining the Palletways network, investing £300,000 into new vehicles and recruiting new employees, PPS Logistics in Kilmarnock has received a prestigious business award in recognition of its growth during 2022. From its base at 11 Simonsburn Road, PPS offers a range of freight services, including pallets, same-day and international deliveries. The Ayrshire…
Read MoreFortec Continues To Support Armed Forces Covenant
Fortec is continuing its support of ex-military personnel after signing the Armed Forces Covenant three years ago. Find out more about the Covenant here: https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/ Many ex-forces personnel, who often use their experience with logistics in the services when they enter the private sector, are valued employees of Fortec. So, the company extended their commitment…
Read MoreChristmas gifting comes early to Palletways’ network members
One hundred and forty-five depots within the Palletways UK network have been gifted over a quarter of a million miles of offset carbon for Christmas by the leading network itself, as it aims to heighten its corporate social responsibility. To date, Palletways UK has contributed to the planting of more than 4,000 trees for a…
Read MorePall-Ex Group Annual Golf Day Returns After 2-Year Hiatus
After a long two-year absence, we were so pleased to celebrate the Pall-Ex Group Annual Golf Day at the Forest of Arden Championship Golf Course. This unique golf course, set in Warwickshire’s parklands and ancient woodlands played host to a wonderful day of golf for employees, members, and customers with all proceeds going to support…
Read MorePalletways Member accepts Christmas charity mission
Palletways member, Montgomery Distribution, is supporting Cash for Kids Northern Ireland as it strives to improve the lives of children and young people in Northern Ireland this festive season. Cash for Kids’ ‘Mission Christmas’ campaign is designed to help Santa reach children living in poverty. As part of the appeal, supporters can take a new…
Read MoreWarehouse to Wheels Delivers First Graduate
Fortec’s Warehouse to Wheels scheme has recently delivered its first graduate after being implemented earlier this year. The program puts warehouse staff in the driving seat by giving them the training needed to progress from Fork Lift Truck (FLT) positions into HGV driver roles. Wander Dos Santos, Fortec’s first Warehouse to Wheels graduate, started his…
Read MorePalletforce Sets Highest Safety Standards For 14 Consecutive Years
EV Cargo’s Palletforce, the UK’s leading express freight distribution network, continues to lead health and safety in the sector after receiving its 14th consecutive RoSPA Gold Award after once again achieving the highest levels of health and safety in the workplace. The company’s unrivalled reputation for maintaining the highest possible safety standards in the logistics…
Read More2022: A Year of Ten Million Pallet Movements
Upholding its position as industry leader, between 1 January and 31 December 2022, the Palletways Group belonging to Imperial, a DP World Company, which operates in the UK, the Benelux, Germany, Iberia, Italy and Hungary, transported almost ten million pallets. To further strengthen the network, ensure operational efficiency and enhanced customer service levels, last year…
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