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Great Britain’s Traffic Commissioners say lawful rest, secure parking, fatigue monitoring and driver health belong in operators’ everyday safety management.
The Rotherham glass container manufacturer plans four new palletisers over the next 12 months, supporting both standard UK and Euro pallet formats.
The government plans to retain the temporary 5p-per-litre cut until 30 June 2027 and defer the inflation increase until 1 July, extending relief for road freight operators.
The stories pallet manufacturers, repairers, poolers and exporters most need: ISPM 15 controls, PPWR reuse rules, EUDR traceability and pallet pooling — each linked to its original source.
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Berlin’s fire service reports that wooden pallets burned across around 800 square metres in Neukölln. Crews prevented the fire spreading to a neighbouring warehouse.
Drivers visiting ECT Delta and Euromax will need a successfully completed safety test from 5 January 2027. The terminal operator has postponed enforcement again.
UFP reported $1.73 billion in third-quarter sales, up 11.1%, while higher freight and lumber costs weighed on earnings. These are group figures covering packaging, retail and construction.
The planned China Africa Link will connect Chinese export ports with Dar es Salaam and Maputo, calling at Port Klang and Singapore.
West Fraser plans to curtail its Leola lumber mill and Huguley OSB mill in the fourth quarter, citing weak construction and renovation demand.
Funding for Conifex’s Mackenzie operation in British Columbia includes C$10 million repayable and C$1 million non-repayable support for kiln, transfer-system and production upgrades.
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