Winter is coming and it’s particularly important to check the condition of your curtain and internal straps during cold or icy weather, according to the Association of Pallet Networks.
This article was first published in the November 1st 2022 issue of Warehouse & Logistics News, subscribe to the magazine by clicking here.
Always check your straps to make sure they are not frayed or damaged, as any damage will reduce the breaking tension of the strap. If the strap is frayed half way across, it is likely to snap. The ratchet and hook hold the strap tight in position, so make sure they are serviced and undamaged. Check the ratchet device to make sure it works smoothly, doesn’t jam, and has no visible damage. Visually inspect the hook that secures the strap to the roof, as well as the hook that secures it to the body. If you find any defect on the strap or the hook, it’s a good idea to report it and have it replaced before use.
Established in 1997, UPN member Norfolk based Team C Express Logistics are this year celebrating their 25th year in business. To help celebrate they recently took delivery of a newly dual branded trailer for 2022. The dual branding of this new fleet addition has provided the inspiration for the UPN 2022 media marketing theme.
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 awarded Palletline the ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 as well as the coveted 50001 standard. In 2021 the 30-year-old business, the UK’s first pallet network, achieved a 19.4 per cent increase in turnover, while the number of pallets passing through its system last year topped five million for the first time.
Pall-Ex London is changing its name to Pall-Ex Logistics (Basildon) as business operations are set to alter to accommodate a wider variety of logistical services. Basildon-based Pall-Ex London an Owned Operation of Pall-Ex (UK) Ltd, is set to change its name to Pall-Ex Logistic. The name change is part of a long-term strategic investment plan within the owned operations.
Aramex UK Limited has joined the Pallet-Track network as part of an aggressive growth strategy in the UK. The multinational business, which is headquartered in Dubai – UAE, is a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions. It currently has business operations in more than 60 countries worldwide, employing more than 16,000 people and offering services including international and domestic express delivery, freight-forwarding, integrated logistics and supply chain management and e-commerce solutions.
It’s great to see the pallet networks distributing goods all over the country but as they do, let’s hope the highest standards of safety are maintained.
George Simpson
Features Editor
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