What is UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) and how do you apply for it?
The UK Trader Scheme was introduced to support businesses moving goods between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) to help ensure traders ...
Simon Forest named Walking Football England Parkinsons Under 55’s Captain
Our Company Secretary and Financial Controller, Simon Forest has been named Walking Football England Parkinsons Under 55s captain just months after ...
UK traders return to CHIEF after glitches in new customs platform
Concerns are mounting that UK traders will switch back to customs platform CHIEF as IT platforms struggle to interface with its successor, CDS.
Fuel costs: MPs call for our 15ppl essential user rebate
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Road Freight and Logistics has today called on the Government to introduce an immediate ‘essential user rebate’ ...
Truck boss calls on UK hauliers to park up to spark action on fuel prices
Fuel prices that had already substantially increased due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine surged even higher in the UK yesterday, prompting both the ...
Palletforce Celebrates 50 Million Pallet Milestone
Multi-award-winning express distribution network Palletforce is continuing the celebrations this week having reached the significant landmark of ...
Chambers and Cook are delighted to receive 9 DAF XG Tractor units
"The new benchmark in efficiency, safety and driver comfort and recently was voted International Truck of the Year 2022."
Exhibition Transport You Can Trust
Another 2 loads were collected on time and delivered safely back to our client!
New Vehicle arrives ready for MWC Exhibition in Barcelona
We are now delighted that our first vehicle for the MWC Exhibition in Barcelona has been delivered on time and in full… Not even Storms Dudley and ...
RHA Welcomes Pause To Smart Motorways Rollout
The Department for Transport has paused the roll-out of new all-lane smart motorways, it has been announced.
Chambers & Cook Order 8 DAF XG Trucks To Serve Benelux And Beyond.
We are pleased to announce that we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the first of 8 new DAF XG trucks.
Industry condemns Government measures on HGV driver crisis
The Government’s measures to help alleviate the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK are simply “PR spin by the Cabinet Office”, said Charles Hogg, ...
Training programmes the best way out of the driver shortage crisis
Food logistics company Gist has started to train its own HGV drivers in the UK, launching an accredited training and testing centre in Spalding, ...
Freight Forwarder Wanted
Family owned and run haulage company based in Birmingham are looking for an individual to join the Freight Forwarding department to support and ...
Logistics UK presses government on temporary truck driver visas
Logistics UK is pressing the government to review its decision not to grant temporary work visas to EU HGV drivers, in the wake of mounting pressure ...
The Government must work the haulage industry to tackle the HGV driver shortage
The RHA are again calling on the Government to tackle the ongoing HGV driver shortage.
Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone set to go live on 01 June 2021.
DEFRA are now looking forward to Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone which goes live on 01 June 2021.
APN requests client forbearance in unprecedented times.
Dear Clients and Partners, The Association of Pallet Networks is asking for your support and patience as the UK’s pallet networks meet an ...
ROCKETING CARGO THEFT STATISTICS 'A BIG WAKE-UP CALL' FOR ALL SUPPLY CHAIN PLAYERS
Almost €500,000 of goods were stolen from EMEA [Europe, Middle East and Africa] supply chains every day in 2019 and 2020, according to new data from ...
Birmingham Council publishes its Air Quality Action Plan 2021
With less than two months to go until the launch of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone, the City Council has published its Air Quality Action Plan 2021.
Europe Launches Import Control System
The European Commission launched the first phase of its new import control system (ICS2 to protect against threats posed by illicit goods across the ...
Extension Of Border Operating Model Deadlines Is No Surprise, Says BIFA
“It’s no surprise that the government has extended the deadline for the introduction of checks and customs declarations on imports to the UK from the ...
GB-EU road freight exports recover to 80% of normal levels
Following a major post-Brexit drop in January, UK international road freight exports appear to have recovered to around 80% of their normal levels ...
Top Tips For Friction-Free Cross-Border Freight
APN shares top tips list for customers handling customs clearances One month on from Brexit, the pallet networks have shared the most common errors ...
Pallet Selfie Technology Helps Palletforce Members Win Business & Reduce Costs
International express distribution expert Palletforce, a division of EV Cargo, says its Pallet Selfie technology has been a ‘game-changer’ in ...
Companies re-evaluate their UK-EU logistics configurations
After struggling since 1 January with new post-Brexit transition border processes that have led to increased delays, paperwork, and costs, traders ...
Retailers could burn goods stuck in EU-UK limbo
New customs arrangements and rules of origin complications since 1 January mean it is now often cheaper for traders and customers to write off the ...
Brexit Bulletin: Important information on the Northern Ireland Trader Support Service
Trader Support Service On 21 December 2020 the Trader Support Service (TSS) process was finally clarified by HM Government for shipments GB to ...
UK pallet networks helps the nation “Stay at Home”
As the nation stayed at home, pallet networks kept homes supplied with the most popular products during lockdown. Paul Sanders, Chairman of the ...
Birmingham Central Foodbank Dontation
We are proud to announce that we have started a partnership with Birmingham Central Foodbank, who are part of the Trussell Trust Network.
Beyond Brexit: Preparing the freight market for 2021
Lloyd’s Loading List, in association with Lloyd’s List and the Institute of Export and International Trade, will hold a webinar on 28 October to ...
Palletforce Launches Brexit Taskforce To Support Members
EV Cargo company Palletforce has launched a dedicated Brexit Taskforce to support its members and help their customers prepare for Britain’s imminent ...
Freight Forwarders Express Reservations On Brexit Preparedness
Survey finds Government announcements, publications and information is insufficient and needs to be more accurate and clearer.
Pallet network sector report shows strong response to COVID
The Association of Pallet Network (APN) has released sector statistics for the first six months of 2020, including key insights into freight ...
Member Support Sees Palletforce Set Record Volumes
EV Cargo’s Palletforce, the leading international express distribution network, has just set new weekly and daily records for network volumes after ...
UK Government publishes post-Brexit border operating model - Chambers and Cook
On the 14th July the Government issued its long awaited Border Operating Model. This document gives an overview of the main import and export ...
Warehousing space at record levels in second quarter - Chambers and Cook
According to the latest data released by international real estate advisor, CBRE, the UK logistics market has recorded the highest quarterly take-up ...
European road freight capacity dips after all-time highs
On 18 June, CLECAT joined the webinar by Transporeon on road transport market developments. According to Transporeon, European available road freight ...
TAPA warns of a significant spike in cargo thefts as criminals get back to 'business as usual' - Chambers and Cook
Manufacturers and logistics service providers must be prepared to protect their supply chains from a projected significant spike in cargo thefts as ...
How the Chinese New Year will Affect Your Business - Chambers and Cook
The Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, marks a significant annual celebration for Chinese people. Spring Festival is the largest and ...
First pallet network to offer a next day service to the isle of wight - Chambers and Cook
PALLETFORCE FIRST TO OFFER IOW NEXT DAY AS STEVE PORTER JOINS TRANSPORT NETWORK EV Cargo company Palletforce has provided its members with another ...
The Sulphur Cap: Making Shipping More Sustainable - Chambers and Cook
Ocean freight is already one of the more ecologically friendly, global shipping options for your goods. But thanks to new environmental regulations, ...
Is Your Business Prepared for Brexit? - Chambers and Cook
In just over one week, the UK could be leaving the European Union. Are you ready? With Cabinet ministers and the Brexit deadline moving around more ...
Palletforce First To Offer Artificial Intelligence Technology - Chambers and Cook
Already acknowledged as having the best technology in the industry, express distribution network Palletforce has gone one step further, becoming the ...
Palletforce unveils innovation investment with £2m technology upgrade - Chambers and Cook
Palletforce, Europe’s leading logistics network, continues its investment in innovation and technology by unveiling a new £2 million upgrade of its ...
Smart Tachographs: Steering Road Safety in the Right Direction - Chambers and Cook
Smart tachographs are now mandatory in all new trucks. This is great news for haulage operators and drivers alike as these smart tachographs will ...
Heathrow announces tough emissions policy - Chambers and Cook
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is the body that provides independent advice climate change to government, providing recommendations for future ...
Keeping You Moving: Chambers & Cook’s Continual Investment - Chambers and Cook
According to the latest statistics from gov.uk, both domestic and international freight activity has seen some decline over the last year or so. But ...
Brexit: Deal or No Deal? - Chambers and Cook
Brexit: Deal or No Deal? Now, that really is the question. And much like Noel’s sealed red boxes, we can’t know exactly what Brexit will bring until ...
Customer Update - Felixstowe Terminal Operating System - Chambers and Cook
Port of Felixstowe, berths eight and nine Picture: HUTCHINSON PORTS As of 2 August 2018 there have been no major improvements in the issues recently ...
11 terms used in international shipping - Chambers and Cook
We understand: all you want is for your goods to be transported from point A to point B. However, the two parties that are involved in any ...
The Logistics Behind Mutiny - Chambers and Cook
If you like to spend your evenings in front of the telly, chances are you might have seen the trailer for Mutiny, an exciting documentary that ...
CC Freight Ship Out of Gauge Consignment at Short Notice | CC Freight
At Chambers & Cook Freight, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile for our customers, saying yes to shipments that other logistics companies ...
Felixstowe container storage yards are over-full - Chambers and Cook
We are sharing a customer notice recently issued by the Port of Felixstowe as we feel this is particularly relevant to our customers. We will ...
Enter the Chinese Foodstuffs Market with Chambers & Cook | CC Freight
As one of the world’s fastest developing economies, China has an enormous and highly lucrative foodstuffs market, and welcomes international imports. ...
Palletforce leads the way with IT investment | CC Freight
Palletforce has invested over £1 million in its IT infrastructure as part of its commitment to providing a quality service. The Alliance system ...
More EU imports from Pakistan authorised | CC Freight
In order to assist Pakistan with economic recovery of it’s flood devastated regions, the European parliament recently approved a regulation to allow ...
Longer is better | CC Freight
Chambers & Cook is a founding member of Palletforce and transports some 600 pallets every night between our Birmingham depot and the Palletforce ...
50 years behind the wheel for driver Don | CC Freight
A GREAT-GRANDFATHER of six is putting the brakes on his lorry driving career after 50 years with the Chambers & Cook. Don Fisher, 79, joined ...
Chambers & Cook deliver supplies for Coldest Journey | CC Freight
Sir Ranulph Fiennes is leading a team of explorers to conquer the last great polar challenge: crossing Antarctica in winter. Their remarkable attempt ...
ESCO Celebrates 50 years in Europe | CC Freight
For over 30 years Chambers & Cook Freight Ltd have been providing logistics services to ESCO, a leading independent global developer and ...
