As the world adapts to a new normal with staff actioning a phased return to work, so to have our day-to-day operations. From our Head Office team to each distribution centre, we have adopted new measures to protect staff, clients and partners alike.
Read moreA key milestone in the delivery of the new Southampton Docks warehouse was reached this week when the first above ground, steel frame section was erected by Construction Partners; Midas Construction. The full frame will take approximately 6 weeks to complete. Mike Thomas, Import Services Client Services Director comments, “This is a significant step in the […]
Read moreIn 2012 Import Services commissioned a report into port-centric logistics, undertaken by Southampton Solent University. The report examined international supply chains with origins in the Far East and deliveries in the UK/Continental Europe identifying three principal challenges of Time, Cost and Carbon. The Port-Centric logistics model scored highly (read original report here) With a further 8 years of operations, growth […]
Read moreAs the world adapts to a new normal, the workplace will need to evolve to embrace social distancing measures, remote working and increased levels of sanitisation.
Read moreArticle credit: Bloomberg, Joe Mayes. The U.K. set out its post-Brexit tariffs plan, cutting import duties on many products while protecting industries such as automotive and agriculture in global trade beyond Europe. Items like dishwashers, freezers and Christmas trees will be able to enter the U.K. tariff-free as of Jan. To read the full article […]
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