Pall-Ex Group paves the way for London delivery success

Palletised freight distributors have historically faced challenges with last-mile delivery in urban areas, with London being notoriously difficult. The problem stems from high levels of congestion, inflated costs of property and salaries, hard-to-reach locations, Low Emission Zones (LEZ), and parking restrictions, which has resulted in challenges around delivering bulky pallets of goods On-Time, In-Full (OTIF).…

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Translink Express celebrates innovation award win

Leicester logistics specialist Translink Express is celebrating after winning an award for innovation from a leading industry body. Translink won the coveted Contribution to Innovation award at the Institute of Supply Chain Management’s (IoSCM) annual Supply Chain Awards. The Narborough-based firm was celebrated for overcoming major industry challenges with innovative initiatives and thinking outside the…

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Pall-Ex Group delivers road safety initiative to the next generation

The Leicestershire-based distribution network is participating in Brake’s Road Safety Week by visiting local schools and demonstrating how to stay safe around larger vehicles. The theme of Road Safety Week 2022 is ‘Safe Roads for All’, which follows on from the changes made to the hierarchy of road users in the Highway Code earlier this…

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PGS Global Logistics invests £10m in new warehouse

Birmingham-based PGS Global Logistics is investing £10 million in a purpose-built warehouse in West Bromwich to support continued growth. PGS is set to deliver over 30 new jobs once the 80,000 sq. ft facility opens in early 2023, adding to the company’s existing 14-acre site near Birmingham Airport, and growing the group’s total warehouse space…

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FreightForce speeds into new era with Pall-Ex Group membership

The long-established storage and distribution specialist has become a shareholder member of both the Pall-Ex and Fortec palletised freight distribution networks as it undergoes major expansion and diversification. The move is part of a growth drive for FreightForce following a £2.5 million investment in a new warehouse in Great Yarmouth. The purpose-built facility will enable…

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Surveillance Audit Success

The Northampton-based pallet network has passed their ISO 9001:2015 surveillance audit for Quality Management Systems following a visit in August. ISO 9001:2015 is the most credible quality management standard. Not only gaining this accreditation but retaining it is a testament to the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards within its network. The two-day audit…

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Trans UK becomes latest shareholder member of Pall-Ex

London-based haulage firm Trans UK has joined pallet distribution network Pall-Ex Group as a shareholder member Since its founding in 2019, Trans UK has built a reputation as a reliable haulier in the Peckham area. The decision to enter both Pall-Ex and Fortec networks as a shareholder member signifies the company’s commitment the Group with…

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Palletline awarded four ISO standards for fifth consecutive year

A constant team effort to achieve health and safety excellence across its operations has earned leading UK palletised distribution specialist Palletline four ISO standards for the fifth year running. Quality, the environment, health and safety and energy management were among the areas of the business which satisfied the criteria of the British Assessment Bureau, which…

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Palletline gives ambitious Ryan a step up the career ladder

Ambitious Ryan Street, who was promoted to the position of Depot Manager within Palletline Logistics just nine months ago at the age of 25, has now been shortlisted for a national award. Ryan’s appointment as Depot Manager of Palletline Whitehead in Croydon was the latest step up his career ladder, having joined Palletline in June…

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