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British steel jobs: how to prepare for the future in a time of uncertainty
Thursday, 02 February 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
There’s a lot of uncertainty around job cuts in the metals industry at the moment… Are you concerned about proposed British Steel jobs cuts? If so, here’s everything you need to know – including how to secure your future in the British steel industry… How many British Steel jobs are getting cut? Why are British
Electra’s successful hydrogen-powered HGV trial for Sainsbury’s comes to an end
Wednesday, 18 January 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
The Electra eCargo Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle has successfully completed its three-month trial for British grocery giant Sainsbury’s.   In this blog, read all about the outcome of the trial and what it means for the haulage industry as a whole…   Electra’s 19-tonne zero-emissions truck   The trial saw Sainsbury’s use Electra’s 19-tonne, zero-emissions refrigerated
Liverpool Freeport to deliver economic growth
Thursday, 12 January 2023 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
The government has granted Liverpool Freeport final approval.  But what are freeports? What benefits is the move expected to bring? And why is it such a big thing for the city?   The approval of freeport status for Liverpool is expected to bring big gains to the city, the Port of Liverpool, the Merseyside area, and beyond.  
How are droughts impacting global trade?
Thursday, 22 December 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
90% of global trade is conducted across the world’s waterways. Persistent droughts have the potential to cause big issues. There are plenty of ways in which climate change impacts the trade industry. Droughts drying up some of the world’s key waterways is a big one. What does the research say? You might have noticed that,
Why are fuel prices so high? And how can logistics businesses best prepare themselves?
Thursday, 08 December 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Although fuel prices have come down from their peak, the cost of fuel is still causing concern for those in logistics and elsewhere in the UK. Why are fuel prices so high? And how can businesses best prepare themselves? When the war in Ukraine broke out, fuel prices skyrocketed. While they have since come down,
How are consumer goods firms making manufacturing more sustainable?
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
UK manufacturing emissions have more than halved over the last 30 years, but the sector is a long way off net zero… Big industries, like fast-moving consumer goods, have a big part to play in helping the manufacturing sector reduce its carbon footprint. Manufacturing is a key driver of the UK economy. However, it is
Supply chain waste is costing companies billions
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
In this time of economic uncertainty, cost-efficient operations are more important than ever. But a recent survey has found that 8% of all supply chain inventory is wasted each year. Find out how to minimise waste in your supply chain and save money as a result… Sectors across the board have been hit by the
Smart Factory Expo 2022: manufacturers flock to Liverpool for digital transformation insights
Tuesday, 15 November 2022 / Published in Business, Uncategorised
Part of Digital Manufacturing Week 2022, the Smart Factory Expo lands in Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 16th and 17th November. Here’s why 2,000 manufacturers are due to attend… The digital transformation will define the future of the manufacturing industry. This means different skills, new technologies, and a total reassessment of current ways of working. At
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