G7 annual export figures put UK bottom of the class, says ParcelHero The OECD’s 2023 international merchandise trade statistics highlight the UK’s export problems last year. The UK had the lowest export figures of all the G7 countries and the second-worst trade balance, although exports did grow by 0.14% over 2022. The Organisation for Economic
Optimising insurance to alleviate financial pressures on transport & logistics businesses : Scott McLuskey BA (Hons) Dip CII Transport and logistics businesses across the UK are operating in an increasingly challenging economic environment. Some businesses are struggling to stay profitable and are looking for ways to optimise cost. This exercise should include the insurance programme.
The Budget that wasn’t. Spring Budget fails to deliver for retailers and SME businesses: ParcelHero The Spring Budget was more notable for what wasn’t announced than what was, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. Among expected measures that weren’t announced were business rates reforms, scrapping the tourist tax and cutting VAT for hospitality businesses. The
Compared to any other sector, fewer transport & storage firms saw an increase in January turnover A new survey reveals only 6.7% of transport & storage sector businesses enjoyed an increase in turnover in January, the lowest result of all business sectors. The survey also reveals that transport companies are among the most pessimistic about
As a leading 4PL service provider, X2 works with clients across the country to expand their logistics capabilities with access to an enormous network of reputable hauliers. Both filling the capacity of SME hauliers across the country and integrating scalability into the logistical functions of its client-base, X2 is a reputable and increasingly-known 4PL service
The Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo is the UK’s leading retail-focused logistics exhibition. Key UK automation distributor RARUK Automation Limited will be showcasing the latest robotic technology to improve the efficiency of internal logistics operations. The event will be taking place on the 27th and 28th of February at the ExCel London. RARUK Automation
