Unprecedented times call for us all to work together for the common good. A virus that started just after Christmas thousands of miles away has arrived here and changed our society for the foreseeable future.

We are seeing big developments in the Pallet Network Sector with ongoing ownership changes and major networks continuing to deal with the significant transition challenges of previous years’ power shifts.

Around the world, and across all sectors, the COVID-19 outbreak 
has led to the cancellation of classroom courses 
and an unprecedented shift towards online training solutions

Andrew Tavener – Head of Marketing, Descartes Systems UK Ltd

Logistics businesses have faced much uncertainty and turbulence over the past few years - Brexit deadlines have come and gone and getting to grips with the migration from HMRC’s CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight) to CDS (Customs Declarations Service) has been a difficult process for some. Combined with increased customer demands, rising costs and the need for seamless just-in-time supply chains, it’s no surprise that organisations have been seeking help from global leading logistics solution provider Descartes.

The UK’s leading wholesale supplier of vehicle bodybuilding components is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020. Privately-owned Commercial Body Fittings Limited (CBF) distributes a vast range of products to UK and European bodybuilders and allied trades. As the largest UK distributor of bodybuilding components, the company is a first-choice supplier to vehicle bodybuilders, articulated trailer manufacturers and refrigerated truck builders, involving both OEM contracts and retrofitting for upgrades and repairs.

Take away Brexit and the top of the political agenda is dominated by the environment. CO₂ in the atmosphere, methane generation by farm animals and plastics in the environment. We all want to do our best to help make the world a great place to live for successive generations.