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12
Dec
How to ensure peak performance over the holidays
As more and more stores make the change to e-commerce, the logistics business is under more strain than ever this Christmas. Also, with online giants like Amazon promising deliveries, sometimes a few hours after purchase – customer expectation has never […]
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25
Nov
The Met Office and businesses unite in defying the UK’s wild weather conditions
We are currently living through the most dramatic weather conditions of our time. The impacts felt by homeowners and businesses alike, can be enormous. And the logistics business is particularly vulnerable to this unfavourable weather. Not only can adverse weather […]
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25
Oct
Masters Logistical expands with support from Lloyds Bank
Masters Logistical has purchased its existing premises and an additional adjacent 3.5 acres of land to increase its operations with the support of a £2.5million funding package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. The Cambridgeshire business, which transports goods to and […]
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23
Oct
The Logistics Sector: Face-lift needed as youth injection vital for our future
Each day, as we work, rest and play a dedicated band of operators work tirelessly 24-7-365, to bring us our everyday essentials and luxuries. They’re busy delivering goods to our doorsteps, which keep us alive, thriving and smiling. And yet, […]
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05
Sep
Is fuel duty about to be cut? How will this affect you?
This week, Boris Johnson announced plans to cut fuel duty, which would be fantastic news for the haulage industry. At the moment, the cost of fuel duty has been frozen for nine consecutive years, at the price of 57.95 pence […]
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26
Aug
Preparing for a no-deal Brexit – a roundup of latest industry news
It’s been a few months since we last posted about Brexit, so with the countdown well and truly on until the 31st October deadline, we thought we’d share a roundup of the latest industry news. So, what’s been happening in […]
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25
Jul
Local logistics company wins multiple Palletline awards for the second year running
Masters Logistical Services recognised for their consistent commitment to service excellence. For the 2nd year running, Masters Logistical Services has won two awards at the prestigious 2019 Palletline awards held in the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Cambridgeshire-based Masters won the Palletline UK […]
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17
Jun
The logistic sector: Positive despite Brexit uncertainty
Despite upcoming Brexit uncertainty, reports show that as many as three quarters of logistics companies are confident that their business will grow over the next three years. Based on the opinions of more than 370 freight and logistics businesses, operating […]
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29
May
Insurance: Peace of mind that your freight is fully covered
Logistics are very complicated by nature – often we have to facilitate movement across large distances with valuable property, into various sites. Where does ownership and liability start and finish and how can you ensure that your goods are adequately […]
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29
Apr
Strategies for boosting warehouse productivity
Increasing warehouse productivity is a top priority for warehouse managers. An increase in productivity means smoother scheduling, more efficient production times and, essentially, a higher return for their company. With so many areas to focus on, such as labour, staff, […]
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