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London, UK: The government is setting up a new unit to oversee potential problems at the UK’s border once the Brexit transition period ends. The Border Operations Centre will use specialist staff and software in a bid to help cope with any disruption. The Border Flow Service software will gather information about the flow of …

Leeds, UK: Krone has boosted its trailer parts supply for the UK and Ireland. Krone parts can be ordered online using the parts catalogue, by part number or simply by scanning the QR code stamped on the registration plate on the chassis of Krone trailers. The QR code accesses individual trailer parts list and all …

London, UK: Deliveries to about 100 Sainsbury’s stores in London and the south east will be severely hit over the Christmas period as 12 drivers working for an outsourced firm stage six days of strikes over a £12,000 disparity in wages. The 12 drivers, employed by Harper & Guy Consulting at the Sainsbury’s Waltham Abbey …

Warrington, UK: James Jones & Sons (Pallets and Packaging) has accreditation to repair wooden pallets and packaging using ISPM15 components. The government has approved measures to build stocks of ISPM15-compliant pallets in the lead up to the end of the Brexit transition period. Under the ‘easement’ and ‘exemption’ measures, accredited businesses can repair, respectively, white …

London, UK: Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors are carrying out spot inspections on transport and logistics businesses in Scotland, Northern England and the Midlands to ensure they are Covid-secure for employees. The HSE is encouraging all businesses to carry out risk assessments to protect workers and others from coronavirus. Businesses should: identify what work …