The latest Logistics Survey shows that UK road exports to the EU both on accompanied and unaccompanied trailers were down in 2012 against the levels seen in 2011. This is solid evidence that the recession in the EUR area has been having an impact on...
The recent budget once again saw the chancellor backing away from previous announced increases in fuel duty. Not for the first time, the treasury has observed that adding above inflation tax increases in fuel is likely to hurt both the UK consumer and business. A recent survey...
For many of Supplychain21's customers, getting a sufficiently legible and accurate CMR to be able to use with HMRC to provide proof of export is an ongoing challenge. Supplychain21 has worked with its hauliers and also customer warehouses to try to ensure the quality of...
The HGV Road User Levy Act became law on 4th March. Prior to this legislation, many EU states already charge lorries for using their roads which means that British vehicles have to pay to drive in Europe, while foreign lorries can drive in the UK without paying...
Supplychain21 has won another piece of new business in the drinks sector as a result of its network of hauliers able to provide backhaul vehicle availability. Offered the opportunity to quote on some selected routes, Supplychain21 was able to find savings of 18% on the...
There has been mixed news on costs for hauliers (and therefore their customers) in recent weeks. Whilst George Osbornes announcement tthat the planned 3p per litre rise in fuel tax would not proceed in January avoids this additional cost, the new levy proposed for HGV's...
Supplychain21 continues to grow with many new and diverse movements organised on behalf of customers. Particular strengths continue to be driven by the most regular customer demand, and in Q3 2012 the Top 10' were: 1. UK to Australia 2. UK to France 3. Belgium to Holland 4. Holland...
Supplychain21 has won another piece of new business in the drinks sector as a result of its network of hauliers able to provide backhaul vehicle availability. Offered the opportunity to quote on some selected routes, Supplychain21 was able to find savings of 15% on the...
A report released by Skills for Logistics has found that the number of people taking LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) tests has been reducing and that there has been a 31% fall in the number of tests passed in the last 4 years. This suggests that...
Supplychain21 specialises in finding back haul vehicles to provide cost effective movement of full loads for our customers. We have recently developed a new relationship with a Spanish supplier specialising in drinks solutions. As a result we are now even more competetive than ever for movements...