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DP World plans weekly China–Africa shipping link for late November

The planned China Africa Link will connect Chinese export ports with Dar es Salaam and Maputo, calling at Port Klang and Singapore.

Traffic Commissioners urge operators to build driver welfare into compliance

Great Britain’s Traffic Commissioners say lawful rest, secure parking, fatigue monitoring and driver health belong in operators’ everyday safety management.

Kuehne+Nagel reports UAE terminal transfers taking 12–15 days

The logistics provider reports longer UAE terminal-transfer times and heavy congestion at Khor Fakkan and Sharjah, based on its 30 October update.

Affected location

Khor Fakkan, Fujairah, Jebel Ali, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Affected mode

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Notice issued

30 Oct 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

Berlin firefighters contain 800-square-metre pallet storage fire

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.

ECT postpones Rotterdam driver safety-test enforcement to January

Drivers visiting ECT Delta and Euromax will need a successfully completed safety test from 5 January 2027. The terminal operator has postponed enforcement again.

Beatson Clark plans £3.6 million investment in four palletisers

The Rotherham glass container manufacturer plans four new palletisers over the next 12 months, supporting both standard UK and Euro pallet formats.

IRU reports freight disruption at Türkiye–Bulgaria border crossings

The road transport body reports protests affecting Türkiye’s crossings with Bulgaria following reports of drivers being refused Schengen entry over stay limits.

Affected location

Türkiye–Bulgaria border crossings; Türkiye and Bulgaria

Affected mode

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Notice issued

29 Oct 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

West Fraser plans indefinite curtailments at two US mills

West Fraser plans to curtail its Leola lumber mill and Huguley OSB mill in the fourth quarter, citing weak construction and renovation demand.

Canada announces C$11 million for Conifex sawmill upgrades

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.

UFP sales rise as freight and lumber costs squeeze quarterly earnings

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.

Budget extends 5p fuel-duty cut through June 2027

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.

DP World opens Bologna food logistics hub with 30,000 pallet positions

The 22,000 m² multi-customer operation near Bologna combines temperature-controlled storage, transport and fulfilment, with organic food company Alce Nero as its anchor customer.

UK weekly diesel average edges down to 199.22p per litre

DESNZ’s 26 October observation puts petrol at 174.07p/litre and diesel at 199.22p, down 0.50p and 0.11p respectively over the week.

WEC Lines adds fourth vessel to Canary Islands service

The NWC CAI short-sea service will use four 868-TEU vessels on a 28-day rotation, linking Northern Europe, Portugal, Spain and the Canary Islands.

UFP announces $27 million deal for Texas pallet maker Acme Skid

The proposed purchase of Apache Products’ operating assets and real estate would expand UFP Packaging’s PalletOne network on the US Gulf Coast. Closing is expected around 16 November.

Bed spring manufacturer fined £80,000 after pallet-truck collision

HSE says temporary route changes during machinery installation were not properly assessed before a ride-on pallet truck and forklift collided at a Barnsley warehouse.

European hauliers cite customer reluctance to fund greener transport

About seven in ten surveyed European road freight operators say customers will not pay the extra cost of decarbonisation, according to the new Green Compact survey.

Brambles plans 20% expansion of US pallet repair capacity

CHEP’s parent outlined additional repair centres and benches at its AGM, while saying US capacity constraints remain on track to be resolved during the first half of FY27.

ONS sawn-wood import index edges higher in September

The ONS sawn and planed wood import-price series rose to 147.4 in September from 146.8 in August. It is a broad timber indicator, not a pallet-price quotation.

DSV says European road service recovered after Schenker integration problems

DSV reported lower road volumes and productivity following integration-related disruption, but said operations normalised by the end of the third quarter.

Faber raises EcoVadis score to 90 across its pooling businesses

Faber says its group-level sustainability assessment covers IPP, PAKi Logistics, PRS and vPOOL. Its sixth consecutive Platinum rating comes with a higher score of 90 out of 100.

Antwerp-Bruges container growth driven by empties as loaded volumes fall

Nine-month container throughput rose 1.2% in TEUs, but loaded-container volumes fell 1.3%, the Belgian port authority reported.

England spruce surveys identify 26,000 tonnes for potential removal

First-year assessments covered more than 2,450 hectares, with landowners planning proactive felling to reduce bark-beetle risk.

Cabka reports flat third-quarter sales as nine-month revenue rises 4%

The recycled-plastic pallet and container manufacturer reported nine-month revenue of €137.8 million, while third-quarter sales were broadly unchanged.

Singapore supplies 5,000 tonnes of bioethanol to Maersk container ship

Maersk Halifax received approximately 5,000 tonnes of certified bioethanol at Pasir Panjang Terminal while container handling continued, according to Singapore’s maritime authority.

Electrical wholesaler fined £4 million after unsecured forklift load crushes worker

City Electrical Factors has been fined £4 million after a worker suffered life-changing injuries during forklift loading in Telford. HSE found the operation lacked a risk assessment and lift plan.

DP World replaces 55 LNG yard tractors with electric vehicles at Busan

DP World has deployed 55 electric yard tractors at its South Korean Busan terminal, replacing LNG-powered vehicles used to move containers within the port.

Rotterdam container volumes stay flat as transhipment falls 20%

Rotterdam reports container throughput up just 0.1% in TEU over the first nine months of 2026, while container tonnage fell 2.2% and transhipment declined 20%.

New Zealand log prices improve, but contractors face fuel and freight pressure

New Zealand’s forestry contractors’ association reports stronger export log prices and harvesting activity, while warning that higher diesel and freight costs continue to squeeze contractor profitability.

Oval Group leases Dissen warehouse with 27,000 Euro-pallet spaces

Oval Group has leased GARBE Industrial's entire 19,500-square-metre Dissen logistics property in Germany. Fresh and temperature-controlled operations are scheduled to start in February 2027.

Government formally amends ports planning policy for England and Milford Haven

The government has formally amended the National Policy Statement for Ports, following parliamentary scrutiny. Its scope covers England and reserved trust ports in Wales, currently Milford Haven.

Maersk updates five-day automatic booking cancellation timeline

Maersk says eligible shipments that have not materialised may be cancelled automatically once at least five days have passed since the first vessel’s estimated departure. The change took effect on 15 October.

Welsh road freight falls 9% as outbound UK loads increase

New Welsh Government figures show UK-registered HGVs lifted 99.4 million tonnes of goods in Wales in 2025, down 9% from 2024. Loads travelling from Wales to the rest of the UK increased.

North American hauliers call for border coordination alongside tougher enforcement

IRU reports that CANACAR convention panels in Mexico backed fair enforcement while warning that tighter border controls can delay legitimate freight.

DHL Freight puts SuperPanther electric truck into regular Dutch and Belgian service

DHL Freight says its first Europe-built SuperPanther eTopas 600 has moved from trials to commercial operations, serving domestic Dutch routes and cross-border freight to Belgium since September.

Singapore authority reports container ship sinking after Hormuz incident

MPA says GFS PRIDE sank and GFS GISELLE suffered hull damage after reported projectile strikes. All 43 crew members are safe, with no injuries reported.

Affected location

Strait of Hormuz, Middle East

Affected mode

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Notice issued

14 Oct 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

Auckland port expects multi-cargo yard to reach full capacity this weekend

The New Zealand port forecasts its multi-cargo container and bulk yard rising from 70% to full capacity, while reporting no significant constraints expected at Fergusson container terminal.

Norwegian sawlog prices fall again as timber harvest holds steady

Norway’s Agriculture Agency reports falling sawlog prices through the third quarter, while measured timber harvest reached 10.45 million cubic metres, broadly matching the previous year.

Pennsylvania backs $837 million PhilaPort expansion programme

Pennsylvania has announced $371.5 million in capital funding for PhilaPort, intended to unlock a wider port expansion programme worth more than $837 million with federal and private investment.

Maersk plans seasonal service extension for South African grape exports

Maersk says it will extend its WAF7 service for South Africa’s grape season, while Tanzanian pulses and Kenya’s approaching mango season shape regional container demand.

HSE launches campaign to prevent workplace noise and vibration harm

The workplace regulator is urging employers to assess exposure, control risks at source and protect workers before hearing damage or hand-arm symptoms develop.

Gates launches polyurethane live roller belt for warehouse conveyors

Gates has introduced IntraLogix LRB-100 for warehouse conveyor systems, with US availability now and international supply planned to follow.

Kesko selects Manhattan warehouse system for five distribution centres

The Finnish retailer plans to replace its grocery warehouse management system, initially covering five distribution centres before extending to a new site and terminal operations.

AutoStore unveils mixed-bin picking workstation, with shipments planned for 2027

Swisslog says AutoStore’s new FlexBinsPort will handle three standard bin heights at one workstation. Launch is planned for Q4 2026, with first shipments in Q1 2027.

Symbotic acquires cellumation to expand warehouse sortation technology

Symbotic has acquired Bremen-based cellumation, developer of the modular celluveyor sorting platform. The business will retain its name and leadership while supplying customers and integrating its technology into Symbotic systems.

Festo and CODI to demonstrate gantry palletizer at PACK EXPO

Festo has announced that CODI Manufacturing's FlexStack Pro gantry palletizer will feature at its PACK EXPO booth in Chicago from 18 to 21 October.

Link Logistics acquires 550,992 sq ft North Carolina distribution facility

Link Logistics has added the fully leased Eaton Logistics Facility in Youngsville to its portfolio. The cross-dock warehouse supports manufacturing supply chains in the Raleigh region.

Datalogic showcases automated pallet safety and traceability at CIIF Shanghai

Datalogic has announced demonstrations of pallet-handling safety, conveyor identification and machine vision at CIIF in Shanghai, running from 12 to 16 October.

Constellation announces Impruv acquisition adding 25,000 Norwegian pallet positions

Constellation Cold Logistics has announced the acquisition of Norwegian food-logistics business Impruv, adding 25,000 temperature-controlled pallet positions to its network.

SSO Logistics adds first electric van for WA-postcode pallet deliveries

Pallet-Track member SSO Logistics has invested £54,000 in its first electric vehicle, which will handle pallet deliveries in the WA postcode area.

Port of Los Angeles sets monthly container record above one million TEUs

The US port reports 1,042,652 TEUs handled in September, its busiest month on record, with loaded imports up 19% year on year.

HOMAG opens €50 million-plus Polish woodworking machinery site

HOMAG has opened a consolidated production and engineering site in Środa Wielkopolska, with an automated high-bay warehouse and customer training centre. The investment exceeds €50 million.

CHEP-led Italian transport collaboration reports 80% fewer empty kilometres

CHEP says matching Coop and Fiorentini deliveries between Tuscany and Piedmont has reduced average empty travel from 100km to 20km per articulated vehicle. FERCAM handles both legs of the round trip.

TGW reports €1.75 billion order intake as warehouse automation revenue grows 29%

Warehouse automation specialist TGW reports revenue of €1.37 billion and record order intake of €1.75 billion for its 2025/26 financial year.

IRU and T&E call for EU framework for shared depot truck charging

IRU and Transport & Environment want EU support for operators voluntarily sharing charging capacity at depots, warehouses and logistics hubs.

IFCO launches Atlas steel-and-HDPE pooled pallet for North America

IFCO has introduced Atlas, a reusable hybrid pallet combining a hollow steel deck with an HDPE frame, for North American retail, supplier and automated warehouse operations.

DHL plans more than €400 million for Central and Eastern European logistics

DHL has announced a regional investment programme through 2030 covering warehousing, contract logistics, B2B transport and supply-chain technology.

NTRO releases electric truck fire safety toolkit for fleets and depots

NTRO has made an electric truck fire safety toolkit available for workshop, road and depot teams, with resources covering prevention, warning signs, evacuation and emergency response.

Yaskawa adds network safety option for AC drives

Yaskawa has launched an option card enabling CIP Safety communication over EtherNet/IP for compatible GA700, GA800 (US only), CR700 and GA500 AC drives. Supporting Safe Torque Off and time-controlled Safe Stop 1, it is designed for conveyors, packaging machinery, robotic systems and automated production lines; the company says it can also be retrofitted to existing compatible drives.

Kodiak and Charger begin autonomous freight lane between Dallas and Laredo

Kodiak AI and Charger USA say trucks equipped with Kodiak Driver are hauling refrigerated and dry freight on a 435-mile Dallas–Laredo route, with a safety driver aboard. They completed their first delivery on 8 September and say driverless operation would follow only after Kodiak completes its safety case.

Guam port advances cargo flows as crane recovery continues

The Port Authority of Guam says it completed operations for two vessels and began servicing APL Oceania on 8 October, while continuing to repair storm-damaged gantry cranes. It reported releasing 395 containers and 237 breakbulk units into the community since Monday.

Peel Ports plans one million square feet of warehousing in Liverpool and Glasgow

Peel Ports has announced a phased warehouse investment, including a 900,000 sq ft Liverpool facility and a 100,000 sq ft development at Glasgow's King George V Dock.

DCS releases white paper on coordinating warehouse automation and labour

Designed Conveyor Systems has published a white paper examining how warehouse execution software can coordinate automation, order priorities and labour across distribution operations.

DSV and CMA CGM agree biofuel shipping programme targeting 12,000 tonnes of CO2 reductions

DSV will use CMA CGM’s ACT+ shipping service in a two-year agreement targeting lower ocean-freight emissions through second-generation biofuels.

DP World inaugurates million-square-foot Nhava Sheva warehouse expansion

DP World has inaugurated Phase 2 of Nhava Sheva Business Park, adding a further one million square feet of warehousing capacity in India.

LPR appoints Javier Domínguez Herrera as managing director

European pallet-pooling specialist LPR has appointed Javier Domínguez Herrera as managing director, effective October 2026.

Toyota publishes guidance on switching forklift fleets to electric power

Toyota Material Handling has published fleet-conversion guidance covering ownership costs, work-cycle monitoring, charging routines and electrical infrastructure.

Palletways secures planning permission for new Fradley headquarters

Palletways UK says Lichfield District Council has granted unconditional planning permission for its new Fradley headquarters, with construction expected to begin in November.

Maersk warns of tight October ocean capacity into North America

Maersk’s October update advises early bookings for North American ocean freight as vessel delays, typhoons and draft restrictions constrain available space.

Affected location

North America

Affected mode

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Notice issued

7 Oct 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

JNPA says container gate congestion cleared after vessel bunching

JNPA says export-cargo surges accompanying vessel bunching caused temporary queues and slight container-trailer delays on 2–3 October, but traffic returned to normal on 4 October. Its 7 October advisory reported clear terminal gates and an average truck turnaround of 1.47 hours.

Port of Mobile schedules berth and terminal suspensions as Isaias approaches

The Alabama Port Authority said the Port of Mobile remained open on 7 October but planned to suspend public-berth vessel operations at noon CDT on 8 October, with terminal operations scheduled to stop at close of business as Tropical Storm Isaias approached.

Port of Guam says cargo operations continue during Gantry 6 recovery

The Port Authority of Guam says cargo operations are being maintained as Gantry Crane 6 advances toward return to service following the recent high-wind damage.

Port of Savannah sets September container record at 504,015 TEUs

The Port of Savannah handled a record 504,015 TEUs in September, up 3.7% year on year, as import volumes and peak-season trade lifted activity.

CEVA, Zalando and Sereact put AI returns robots into live operations

CEVA, Zalando and Sereact say dual-arm robots have entered live fashion-returns operations at CEVA sites in Germany and Poland, using AI to handle previously unseen items.

Gideon makes TREY autonomous forklift commercially available for trailer pallet handling

Gideon says its TREY autonomous forklift is commercially available in North America for trailer loading and unloading, with existing deployments in manufacturing, food distribution and 3PL operations.

Crown opens forklift sales and service location in Rowlett

Crown Equipment has opened a company-owned location in Rowlett, Texas, supplying forklifts, warehouse equipment and maintenance support across the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

Kamps appoints Elie Ghazal to lead national operations

Kamps has appointed Elie Ghazal as chief operating officer, tasking him with overseeing its nationwide pallet and reusable-packaging operations. The company says his priorities include safety, manufacturing innovation and aligning operating practices across its network.

C.H. Robinson’s October freight report flags tighter trucking capacity and rising diesel costs

C.H. Robinson’s October freight-market report says trucking capacity is tightening in some segments, diesel costs are rising faster than crude, and port drayage depends on local capacity and chassis availability.

FANUC to demonstrate cobot and food-grade palletising at PACK EXPO

FANUC says it will demonstrate a three-cobot packaging workflow that includes palletising, alongside a food-grade robot palletiser, at PACK EXPO International 2026.

North-west European ports agree four priorities for cross-border cooperation

Governments from Flanders, the Netherlands and North Rhine-Westphalia agreed to deepen cooperation across the Antwerp–Rotterdam–Rhine-Ruhr port cluster, including circular raw-material markets, energy infrastructure, resilient inland navigation and automated freight transport.

Thermotraffic expands Wrexham cold store with first automated warehouse

Thermotraffic has added 19,300 pallet positions at its Wrexham temperature-controlled distribution centre, taking total site capacity to about 33,150 pallets.

Logistics Reply launches governed AI agents for warehouse operations

Logistics Reply has launched an AI authority framework and five pre-built agents for warehouse tasks, including workload balancing, dock-slot booking and late-task investigation. The company says each agent operates with task-specific authority and human oversight.

Freightliner sets £45 fee for missed and late-cancelled terminal bookings

Freightliner says missed vehicle-booking appointments and late cancellations will incur a £45 charge each from 5 October 2026.

Pelindo introduces ADHARA platform to connect maritime logistics services

Indonesia’s port operator Pelindo has introduced ADHARA, a shared digital platform for booking and paying for logistics services, tracking vessels, containers and cargo in real time, and submitting documents across linked services.

Australia advises exporters on Oman’s new palletisation rule

Australia’s agriculture department says containerised goods arriving in Oman must be stowed on wooden, plastic or metal pallets; non-compliant consignments may be rejected and returned.

DP World opens 10,000-square-metre distribution centre in Thailand

DP World says its new 10,000-square-metre Bang Na distribution centre is open, adding round-the-clock storage and distribution capacity linked to Laem Chabang Port and Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor.

Port of Melbourne reports 60% cut in Scope 1 and 2 emissions

Port of Melbourne says it has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 60% since 2022, while retaining a five-star GRESB rating for the fifth consecutive year.

Port of Tauranga’s Stella Passage expansion faces appeal

Port of Tauranga says tangata whenua parties have appealed the resource consent for its Stella Passage development and filed a judicial review application. The port says it will seek an early court hearing.

Port of Helsingborg orders two electric reachstackers

Kalmar says the Port of Helsingborg has ordered two electric reachstackers, the first equipment purchase under a six-year framework agreement that allows for up to nine zero-emission machines. Delivery is scheduled for Q2 2027.

CMA CGM completes $1.4bn FedEx Supply Chain acquisition

CMA CGM says the acquisition adds about 34 million square feet of warehouse space and nearly 10,000 team members to CEVA Logistics in North America.

Signode to demonstrate connected pallet automation at PACK EXPO 2026

Signode says its PACK EXPO demonstrations will link pallet wrapping and strapping with an AMR forklift and automated storage, alongside a collaborative robotic palletizing line.

XPO adds two service centres to its North American freight network

XPO announced new service centres in Mesa, Arizona, and Cameron, Missouri, adding capacity in the Phoenix and Kansas City freight markets. The company says the locations bring its North American network to 300 service centres.

Viaposte completes high-throughput parcel sorting automation in France

Fives says it completed a new automated parcel-sorting system for Viaposte at Lezennes, France. The installation combines a cross-belt sorter, three induction lines and 210 wooden accumulation chutes, with supplier-reported capacity of up to 6,500 items per hour.

Jokey Poland builds 8,616-pallet automated high-bay warehouse

Kardex says it is building an automated high-bay warehouse for packaging manufacturer Jokey Poland with 8,616 EUR-pallet spaces and throughput of about 200 pallet movements an hour. The planned system will inspect pallet quality, weight and load contours, and handle wooden plus two plastic pallet types.

Defra digital waste tracking goes live for permitted sites

Defra’s Report Receipt of Waste service went live on 1 October for permitted waste sites in England. Licensed or permitted sites in England and Wales must digitally report each controlled-waste load they receive; the rules also affect pallet repair and recycling businesses where their sites fall within scope.

DP World adds quay cranes at London Gateway and Southampton

DP World says four large quay cranes are being added across London Gateway and Southampton, with tandem lifts enabling two 40-foot containers to be handled at once. The investment is intended to increase capacity for larger vessels and growing trade.

Lantech launches robot-ready stretch wrapper globally

Lantech has made its SL400AMR stretch wrapper available globally, with an interface designed for integration with automated mobile robots.

DfT data shows UK lorry traffic broadly steady in year to June 2026

Department for Transport provisional estimates show lorry traffic in Great Britain was 16.4 billion vehicle miles in the year to June 2026, little changed from the previous year.

DfT reports lower average delay on England’s strategic road network

DfT estimates average delay on England’s strategic road network at 10.8 seconds per vehicle-mile in the year to June 2026, down 6.9% year on year; average speed rose to 56.7 mph. The release warns that local A-road figures are affected by a change in the vehicle sample.

Bunge and ABP mark one-million-tonne Immingham agribulk milestone

Bunge and Associated British Ports report that their Immingham grain and oilseed handling operation has processed more than one million tonnes since 2022. Two storage sheds provide about 75,000 tonnes of capacity; the partners say the facility supports UK agricultural supply chains.

Defra clarifies ISPM 15 responsibility and returns process for France-bound pallets

Defra guidance updated 30 September says exporters remain responsible for ISPM 15-compliant wood packaging in SPS consignments to the EU via France. French authorities may destroy non-compliant pallets; GB port health authorities are not expected to act on interceptions at destination, and returned goods follow existing border processes.

Night closures planned for Ballyrobin Road with separate HGV diversion

Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure has scheduled repeated overnight closures on the Ballyrobin Road near Belfast International Airport from 5 October. HGVs will use a separate diversion to avoid a low bridge.

Affected location

Ballyrobin Road, Killead, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Affected mode

road freight / HGV diversion

Notice issued

29 Sept 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

Palletways Italia reports network growth and new pallet-dimension repricing method

At its 2026 convention, Palletways Italia reported network volumes up 13.3% year on year for January–August, following 10.9% growth in 2025. It also outlined a 2027 repricing method that records pallet dimensions and stores rate data in its portal.

Delivery raises freight and pallet rates from 1 October

Ukraine-based carrier Delivery says base freight rates rise 10.6% and pallet transport rates rise 10% from 1 October. It gives a 300 kg Euro-pallet shipment example increasing from 865 to 950 UAH; sector-specific tariffs rise 10.7%.

Palletways Iberia adds three depots to expand coverage in Portugal

Palletways Iberia says it has added three Portuguese depots through new member THC and expanded facilities operated by Garland and Grupo Moldtrans, extending pallet-freight coverage across the centre-south, Lisbon and the north.

Qantas Freight reports cargo processing delays after Australian industrial action

Qantas Freight says industrial action has ended, but backlogs are still delaying freight processing in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Its terminals remain open and customers are advised to allow additional processing time.

Affected location

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia

Affected mode

Air freight

Notice issued

25 Sept 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

French mill installs pallet-to-robot order-picking system

Fives says Moulins Dumée inaugurated a pallet-to-robot system at its Gron mill on 24 September. The installation combines seven autonomous mobile robots, two fork mobile robots and a palletising robot; Fives reports capacity of up to 515 flour bags per hour.

Kesko selects KNAPP for automated pallet handling at new Finnish logistics centre

Kesko has selected KNAPP to automate the first phase of a new foodservice logistics centre in Nurmijärvi, Finland. The planned system combines automated pallet handling, high-bay and shuttle storage, and goods-to-person picking for small items. Installation is scheduled to begin in 2028, with the centre expected to open in phases during 2029–2030.

National Highways schedules four nights of A4 Great West Road closures

National Highways says the A4 Great West Road will be closed in both directions between Ealing Road and Chiswick Roundabout from 10pm to 5:30am on 29 September–2 October. The signed diversion uses the B455 Ealing Road and A315 High Street; buses will be escorted through. Check for changes before travel.

Affected location

Brentford, West London

Affected mode

Road

Notice issued

24 Sept 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

PECO Pallet earns EcoVadis Silver sustainability rating

PECO says it earned EcoVadis Silver recognition for 2026, placing it in the top 15% of assessed organisations. The company reports a 58% year-over-year improvement in its Sustainable Procurement score and says its SFI certification covers its wood-product processing and repair operations.

DVSA updates guidance on securing pallet loads on goods vehicles

The DVSA updated its goods-vehicle load-securing guidance on 24 September. It says loads must be secured to pallets as a single unit, pallets should be checked for damage, and gaps must be restrained or filled to prevent movement; stacked loads must also be stable.

Port Canaveral agrees expansion for lumber and general cargo handling

Canaveral Port Authority has agreed a lease of up to 25 years giving cargo operator GT USA another 10 acres at North Cargo Berth 6. The planned site improvements include at least 15 hurricane-resistant warehouses with nearly 170,000 square feet for breakbulk and general cargo, including lumber, steel and project cargo.

National Highways lists upcoming M27 overnight closures

A National Highways update lists overnight verge-work lane closures on the M27 for 26–27 September and 3–4 October, plus a closure of the eastbound entry slip at junction 8 overnight on 28 September. Drivers joining at J8 will need to travel westbound, exit at J7 and return eastbound. Plans may change; check the live closure report before setting out.

Affected location

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Affected mode

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Notice issued

24 Sept 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

DfT estimates 37% of reported injury collisions involved work travel in 2025

New DfT estimates for 2025 put work-related road collisions at 37% of reported injury collisions, with 583 deaths and 9,804 killed or seriously injured in collisions involving at least one work-travelling driver. The department labels the new estimates “official statistics in development” while its modelling approach is assessed.

Pallet-Track backs Saddlers United community programme with £30,000

Pallet-Track says it is providing £30,000 to extend Walsall FC Foundation’s Saddlers United community programme for two seasons, alongside 500 matchday tickets for 2026–27. The project uses football and themed events to support community cohesion in Walsall.

CMA CGM adds Puerto Antioquia to its PEX2 Asia–Caribbean service

CMA CGM is adding a direct call at Turbo (Puerto Antioquia) to its PEX2 service rotation. The first vessel, CMA CGM CAPE COD, is scheduled to arrive on 8 October 2026; the carrier says the call adds two days compared with Cartagena and offers a new route into Colombian import markets.

Transporeon expands logistics platform with agent-ready workflow tools

Transporeon has announced product updates spanning freight procurement, planning, execution, visibility, dock and yard operations, and freight settlement. The company says the tools can work with Trimble Arc Agent to automate routine logistics tasks; this is a vendor announcement, not an independent performance assessment.

Maersk schedules temporary pause to Ocean invoices and credit notes

Maersk says global Ocean invoices and credit notes will be unavailable from 21:30 CET on 25 September until 09:00 CET on 26 September during financial-system maintenance. Shipment operations are due to continue normally; customers needing documents for customs clearance or cargo release were asked to obtain them beforehand.

Federal Recycling’s Jefferson City site produces its millionth pallet

Federal Recycling says its Jefferson City plant has produced its one-millionth pallet. The company credits expanded production space, workflow improvements and pallet-line automation installed in 2025 for supporting higher output, consistency and efficiency.

HMRC tells traders to prepare for new Northern Ireland goods platform

HMRC says businesses using the Trader Support Service should pre-enrol for its new platform before 20 October. From that date, all goods movements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland must be submitted through the new service; the existing platform will stop accepting new movements.

Palletways offers new Midlands fulfilment and pallet-storage capacity

Palletways says pallet spaces are available at its Midlands fulfilment site beside the Fradley national hub. The company says the facility supports racked or bulk storage, container offloading and pallets up to 1,000kg, with access to its wider European network.

PepsiCo plans 28,500-pallet automated warehouse in Poland

Mecalux says PepsiCo is building an automated warehouse in Michrów with six stacker cranes and capacity for 28,500 pallets. The supplier says it is designed to link directly to the production plant; capacity and projected operating benefits are company-reported figures.

Wood Pallets for Europe launches in Brussels as pallet sector strengthens EU policy voice

A new Brussels-focused alliance, Wood Pallets for Europe, was announced on 17 September 2026 to give the wooden pallet sector a coordinated, evidence-based voice with EU institutions and policymakers. Founders are CJ Sheeran Group, Euroblock Verpackungsholz GmbH, Foresco, PGS Group, EPAL and Woodpack Global.

DVSA updates vehicle enforcement data for Great Britain

DVSA refreshed its published enforcement data covering roadside checks and prohibitions issued to goods vehicles and trailers. The figures indicate where enforcement pressure is falling on hauliers moving palletised freight.

BRC calls for business rates freeze as inflation rises

Responding to consumer price data, the BRC's lead economist states headline inflation rose to 2.9% while food inflation held at 1.3%, and calls for a business rates freeze in the Autumn Budget to ease retailer cost pressures.

Closure of the western Suurhoffbrug affects road access to the port of Rotterdam

The Port of Rotterdam Authority's own statement said closure of the western Suurhoffbrug on the A15, in effect from 5pm on 16 September, is causing serious disruption for road access to the Maasvlakte port area.

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16 Sept 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

Government updates monthly building materials and components statistics

The Department for Business and Trade refreshed its monthly building materials and components statistics collection, the official series that tracks UK price and availability indices for construction materials including sawn wood and wood-based panels. Pallet makers use the series as a published reference point for input-cost movement rather than a pallet-specific price.

DVSA updates how operators record details of a new HGV

DVSA updated the process for recording a new heavy goods vehicle with the agency before first use. Fleet administrators adding tractor units or rigids need the current forms.

ONS reports sharper producer cost pressure from oil and refined petroleum

The ONS reported that UK producer input prices rose 6.1% in the year to August 2026. Crude-oil input prices were 26.7% higher year on year, while output prices for coke and refined petroleum products rose 49.1%; these official producer-price measures indicate cost pressure but are not a direct forecast of any individual haulier’s delivery charge.

ABP installs new pinning stations to improve container handling safety

ABP's own announcement said it has installed new pinning stations at Immingham, with more planned for Hull, describing the investment as reducing container-handling risk for workers at its Humber terminals.

Government updates the zero emission van and truck grant

The Department for Transport updated eligibility and application details for the zero emission van and truck grant, which reduces the purchase cost of electric vehicles used on delivery and trunking work.

Worker seriously injured after crate falls from forklift truck

HSE reported enforcement action after a crate fell from a forklift truck and seriously injured a worker. Load stability when moving crates and palletised units is a recurring cause of serious injury; the circumstances, charges and penalty are set out in HSE's own release.

HSE prosecution highlights planning failures in forklift lift

HSE says a 1.2-tonne crate fell during an inadequately assessed, planned and supervised forklift unloading operation, causing life-changing injuries. The notice concerns a September 2026 prosecution; the underlying incident occurred in 2020.

Logistics UK responds to delay in EU entry/exit system rollout

Logistics UK's own statement from its chief executive welcomes the delay to full entry/exit system implementation at Short Straits crossings, citing its analysis of costly lorry delays if the system is poorly implemented.

DAF presents new diesel and electric truck options at IAA 2026

DAF Trucks' own release details new axle configurations for its diesel range and expanded electric truck options, presented by the manufacturer at the IAA Transportation 2026 show in Hanover.

PGS Group and Lecaro form a joint venture to expand pallet services in the Netherlands

PGS Group and Dutch pallet supplier Lecaro say they are forming a joint venture. Lecaro will retain its identity and management, while the partnership is intended to strengthen PGS’s Dutch presence and broaden services including pooling and reverse logistics.

Bank of England agents report subdued consumer spending growth

The Bank of England's own agents' summary says output and business confidence improved in some sectors while consumer spending growth remained subdued, and reports 2026 pay settlements averaging around 3.6%.

RHA urges Budget support for hauliers as fuel costs rise

The RHA's own statement says rising oil and food price inflation is squeezing already thin haulage margins, and calls on the Chancellor to scrap planned fuel duty rises and introduce an essential user rebate.

KUKA launches an autonomous forklift for pallet handling

KUKA introduced the KMF 1500P-CB, the first model in a new family of autonomous forklifts, which it says transports open and closed pallets and containers weighing up to 1,500kg in warehouses and production logistics. Capability and productivity claims are the manufacturer's own.

EPR registration-file guidance updated with closed-loop packaging detail

Defra updated its guidance on building an extended producer responsibility registration file for packaging, adding detail on how closed-loop packaging should be recorded in the registration file. Producers preparing registration data should check the current guidance and the published file specification before submitting.

Brambles reports first-year progress against its 2030 sustainability programme

Brambles, the operator of CHEP, published its 2026 Sustainability Review covering the year to 30 June 2026, reporting a 36% cut in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 16% cut in Scope 3 against a 2020 baseline, and a land-regeneration partnership in South Africa tied to its timber needs. The company describes its share-and-reuse model as an asset pool of 352 million pallets, crates and containers served through more than 750 service centres. Figures and targets are Brambles' own.

Manufacturer penalised after conveyor incident caused life-changing injuries

HSE reported that a manufacturer was fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries in a conveyor incident. Guarding and isolation on conveyors and pallet-handling lines are standard HSE inspection points.

DVSA updates its list of earned recognition accredited operators

DVSA published a refreshed list of operators accredited under its earned recognition scheme. Pallet networks and shippers use the list when checking a haulier's compliance standing.

STAKMA to run PALLETMAX nailing and robotic stacking demonstrations at autumn plant tours

Pallet machinery maker STAKMA says it will demonstrate its PALLETMAX pallet nailing line with robotic stacking during autumn plant tours in Chicago on 22-23 September 2026. Pallet builders assessing automated nailing and stacking capacity can see the line running; the technical claims are the manufacturer's own.

Statutory instrument updates UK import duty rates and tariff provisions

This official statutory instrument, made by the Treasury under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018, updates UK import duty rates and tariff provisions, including removing Bhutan's least-developed-country tariff status.

UK timber and panel imports stayed below last year through the first half of 2026

Timber Development UK reported that the combined volume of the UK's main timber and panel product imports was 3.9% lower in the first half of 2026 than in the same period of 2025, with solid wood down 4.7% and panel products down 2.5%. A March and April improvement did not hold, with May volumes 8% below a year earlier. Figures are TDUK's own statistics.

Dover protest blocked port access before operations returned to normal

A no-notice protest blocked access routes around the Port of Dover and stopped traffic entering the port on 5 September. The Port’s final update said all routes reopened and operations returned to normal by 12:30. This is a resolved historical notice; readers should check the Port for current conditions.

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Port of Dover and surrounding access routes

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Road and port access — RESOLVED / HISTORICAL

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5 Sept 2026 · Resolved at 12:30 on 5 September 2026

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Network Rail schedules Euston–Watford closure for emergency bridge work

Network Rail announced a full Euston–Watford Junction closure from midnight on 19 September until 4pm on 20 September 2026 for emergency footbridge work. This is a dated planned disruption notice; readers should verify the latest position with Network Rail before acting.

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London Euston–Watford Junction

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Rail

Notice issued

4 Sept 2026 · 00:00 19 September to 16:00 20 September 2026

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

BRC asks the Chancellor to raise the employer National Insurance threshold

The BRC's own letter to the Chancellor calls for a higher employer National Insurance threshold, stating retail employment costs have risen by GBP 6.5bn in two years while retail jobs fell by 115,000 over the same period.

DVSA publishes latest large goods vehicle driving test data

DVSA updated its LGV driving and theory test data. Test volumes and pass rates are the leading indicator of how quickly new HGV drivers are reaching road-freight fleets.

DVSA publishes latest Driver CPC qualification and training data

DVSA updated its published data on Driver CPC qualification and periodic training. The figures show how many drivers are completing the training that lorry operators moving palletised freight depend on.

Final results issued in sunset reviews of steel nail dumping duties on five countries

The US Department of Commerce published final results of expedited second sunset reviews of the antidumping duty orders on certain steel nails from South Korea, Malaysia, Oman, Taiwan and Vietnam. Collated steel nails are the main fastener in pallet assembly, so duty orders on these origins shape import routes and pricing for nail buyers trading with the US.

Two workers injured by a collapsing pile of stacked material

HSE reported enforcement action after a father and son were injured when a stacked metal pile collapsed. Safe stacking heights and stability apply equally to stacked pallets and timber in yards.

DVSA updates the rules for lorries used in driving tests

DVSA updated its guidance on the lorries and trailer combinations that may be presented for vocational driving tests. Operators and training providers supplying test vehicles need the current specification.

Vietnam steel nail countervailing duty order reviewed by US Commerce

Commerce published final results of the expedited second sunset review of the countervailing duty order on certain steel nails from Vietnam. Vietnam is a significant source of collated nails, so the status of the order matters to nail sourcing decisions.

Lime Green joins The Pallet LOOP reusable pallet scheme

The Pallet LOOP says Shropshire-based Lime Green, a manufacturer of lime mortars, plasters, renders and natural insulation, will now distribute its products on the scheme's green reusable pallets, which are collected nationally, repaired and reissued.

Port of Rotterdam: Hartelkering navigation closures for inspection works

The Port of Rotterdam's own Port Information Notice announces partial closures of the Hartelkering on 7 and 14 September 2026 for diver inspection works, affecting passage times through the Hartelkanaal.

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1 Sept 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

BRC reports shop price inflation at a two-year high

The BRC's own shop price index states UK shop price inflation rose to 1.5% year on year in August 2026, with its chief executive attributing part of the increase to higher energy, input and commodity costs.

HMRC warns importers one month before vaping duty stamps scheme starts

HMRC's own press release warned businesses importing or manufacturing vaping products that a new excise duty and duty stamps scheme starts on 1 October 2026, with unapproved warehousekeepers facing delays and possible sanctions.

Jungheinrich opens orders for its new ETV 4i reach truck

Jungheinrich began taking orders on 1 September 2026 for the ETV 4i reach truck, rated for loads of 1.4 to 2.5 tonnes for storing and retrieving palletised goods, with integrated lithium-ion power. Performance claims, including up to 20% more productivity, are the manufacturer's own.

DVSA publishes its annual report and accounts for 2025 to 2026

DVSA published its annual report and accounts for 2025 to 2026, covering testing, enforcement and operator compliance activity over the year.

DVSA updates dangerous goods safety adviser exam booking guidance

DVSA updated its guidance on booking the dangerous goods safety adviser exam. Operations moving palletised hazardous goods must appoint a qualified adviser.

US trade commission schedules expedited five-year reviews of steel nail duties

The US International Trade Commission set out the schedule for expedited five-year reviews covering steel nails from Malaysia, Oman, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. The notice records the procedural timetable that determines whether the measures continue.

Steel wire rod duty review reopened, affecting nail wire input costs

Commerce gave notice that it is reopening and intends to reconsider the final results of an antidumping review of carbon and alloy steel wire rod from South Korea. Wire rod is the raw input drawn into pallet nail wire, so duty decisions on rod feed through to nail manufacturing costs.

Guidance updated for professional operators issuing plant passports and ISPM 15 marks

GOV.UK updated its guidance on registering as a professional operator to trade in wood, issue plant passports and apply ISPM 15 marking. Registration and authorisation are the route by which UK wood packaging producers gain the right to heat-treat and mark pallets for export.

Forestry Commission sets publication date for UK-grown timber and trade statistics

The Forestry Commission published a statistics release announcement for the UK-grown timber and trade chapters of Forestry Statistics 2027, the official source for domestic roundwood production, sawmill output and trade volumes that underpin pallet timber supply.

EPAL says 10 million QR-coded Euro pallets are in circulation

EPAL reports that production of individually identifiable EPAL Euro pallets QR has reached 10 million since the product launched in 2024, describing increased adoption of digitally connected pallets across logistics operations.

Manufacturer penalised after machine guarding failure broke worker's ribs

HSE reported that a manufacturing company was fined after a worker fractured twelve ribs in a pillar drill incident. Fixed-machine guarding duties apply across timber and packaging workshops.

UFP Packaging sets out investment in new South Carolina packaging facility

UFP Packaging published details of its investment in a new South Carolina site, covering the plant's role in producing pallets and protective packaging for industrial customers. Figures and timings are the company's own.

Met Office: Unsettled weather returns as summer draws to a close

The Met Office's own blog warns of a yellow thunderstorm warning and unsettled conditions as summer ends, flagging potential travel disruption from heavy rain and storms across parts of the UK.

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25 Aug 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

BRC says July sales growth was modest as summer spending came early

Responding to official retail figures, the BRC's lead economist says larger retailers saw only modest July sales growth as sustained warm weather pulled summer spending into earlier months, with footwear and household goods weak.

ONS reports retail sales volumes up over three months to July

The ONS official statistical bulletin estimates UK retail sales volumes rose 1.1% in the three months to July 2026 compared with the previous three months, while July alone fell 0.5% after promotional demand shifted into June.

Supplier launches what it calls the UK's lightest euro plastic pallet

A UK plastic pallet supplier launched a lightweight euro-footprint pallet aimed at export loads where pallet weight eats into payload. The "lightest in the UK" claim and the weight figures are the company's own.

Commission publishes EUDR implementation FAQ and support material

DG Environment published a frequently asked questions document and supporting material on implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation, following the implementation measures adopted in July 2026. Wood-derived products fall within the regulation's scope only as set out in its product annex, so operators should check the stated product scope and the published application timetable before assuming a given pallet or packaging item is covered.

Reuse operator sets out how it is preparing wooden pallets for PPWR

Pallet reuse and rental operator Rotom published its position on preparing wooden pallets for the EU packaging regulation, covering reuse, repair and documentation. This is the company's own guidance, not regulatory advice.

DVSA updates guidance for managing Driver CPC training centres

DVSA refreshed its guidance for approved centres managing Driver CPC courses, covering course records and administration. Relevant to hauliers running in-house driver training.

Kamps says its pallet network has achieved enterprise-wide zero-waste certification

Kamps announced enterprise-wide zero-waste certification across its pallet operations, covering how offcuts and unusable pallet material are diverted from landfill. Certification and diversion claims are the company's own.

PackUK issues RAM 2027 recyclability assessment guidance

Statutory guidance setting out the Recyclability Assessment Methodology for 2027 was published for obligated large producers of household packaging, covering how packaging is assessed and reported. The publication also notes that RAM version 1.1 continues to apply to 2026 reporting.

PECO Pallet staff named 2026 Women in Supply Chain honorees

PECO Pallet says two of its staff were named 2026 Women in Supply Chain honorees, recognising contributions to the pooled pallet provider's operational and transportation teams.

goplasticpallets.com launches lightweight recycled Euro plastic pallet

Go Plastic Pallets announces the SF 800 PEL, an 8.3kg recycled HDPE Euro pallet the company says is the UK's lightest, offered as an ISPM15-exempt export alternative to timber.

Defra refreshes packaging-data reporting file guidance with 2026 examples

Guidance on creating a packaging-data reporting file was updated, including example files for 2026 reporting. Obligated producers compiling packaging data should work from the current template and column definitions rather than earlier versions.

ONS publishes July 2026 producer input-price figures

The Office for National Statistics published its July 2026 producer-price release, covering changes in materials and fuel costs bought by UK manufacturers and factory-gate output prices.

DVSA updates its register of dangerous goods safety advisers

DVSA published an updated list of dangerous goods safety advisers. Operators carrying regulated palletised loads must appoint one.

Pudu launches MP2000 pallet-handling robot

Pudu Robotics announces the MP2000 autonomous pallet-handling robot for floor-to-floor movement in warehouses and manufacturing sites, with a stated payload of up to 2,000kg. Product claims are the manufacturer’s own.

Port of Felixstowe posts September emergency fuel surcharge notice

The Port of Felixstowe commercial-information page lists an Emergency Fuel Surcharge for September 2026, published on 17 August. This is a port commercial notice; customers should review the original document and their own contract terms for the applicable charge.

Government opens review of the zero emission vehicle mandate

The Department for Transport has opened a consultation on the zero emission vehicle mandate, inviting manufacturers, suppliers, charge point operators, dealers and consumers to comment on the pathway to the 2030 phase-out and the 2035 all-zero-emission target.

DVSA updates its directory of vehicle approval and specialist test centres

DVSA refreshed the list of centres carrying out vehicle approval and specialist tests, including sites used for trailer and bodywork approvals.

Jungheinrich and Movu Robotics agree a pallet-shuttle partnership

Jungheinrich announced a strategic partnership combining Movu Robotics' four-way shuttles with its own consulting, integration, software and service work, aimed at high-density pallet warehouses supplied from one contract. The description of the arrangement is the companies' own.

Operator sets out load-carrier choices for harvest and retail flows

Rotom published guidance on matching pallets, boxes and crates to harvest-to-retail flows, where reusable carriers are pooled and repaired between seasons. Company guidance.

UFP Industries plans new South Carolina structural packaging plant

UFP Industries announced plans for a new South Carolina manufacturing facility to expand structural packaging capacity. The company's packaging arm is a large industrial pallet and crate producer, so added capacity affects regional pallet and heavy-duty packaging supply.

HMRC updates hydrocarbon oils fuel duty rates

HMRC has updated its published hydrocarbon oils excise duty rates, confirming diesel at £0.5295 per litre and setting out the temporary reduced rate of £0.0648 per litre for marked gas oil, kerosene for excepted machines and certain biodiesel uses.

Met Office deep dive: heatwave peaks and continuing search for rain

The Met Office's own blog details an amber extreme heat warning as a heatwave peaks, with continuing dry conditions — relevant to operators planning around extreme temperature disruption.

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12 Aug 2026 · time not published by source

Verify before acting: operational disruption changes quickly. Always confirm the current position with the original source or your operator before making transport or booking decisions.

Pooling operator publishes its PPWR readiness position

PRS set out what it says the EU packaging regulation means for pooled pallet users and how its closed-pool model handles reuse and repair. Company guidance, not regulatory advice.

Pooling operator IPP sets out its own view of PPWR for load carriers

IPP Pooling published company guidance linking the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation to reusable transport packaging, pallets and load-carrier pooling, and describing how it says its own pooling service can support customers. This is IPP's commercial position and company guidance, not neutral regulatory advice; obligated businesses should confirm their duties against the regulation and official guidance.

Forest Research opens its forestry workforce census

Forest Research asked forestry and wood-processing businesses to take part in its workforce census, the official data-gathering exercise behind published estimates of employment across UK forestry, harvesting and sawmilling — the labour base that supplies pallet timber.

Commission confirms new EU packaging rules start to apply

DG Environment announced that the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies from 12 August 2026. Many of its obligations are phased in over later dates rather than becoming enforceable in full on that day, so businesses should check which requirements apply to them and when.

CHEP urges UK exporters to review pallet arrangements for PPWR

CHEP advises UK exporters to review how reusable pallets, containers and other transport packaging are managed as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation begins to apply. The operational guidance is CHEP’s own assessment.

PackUK publishes its 2026-27 operational plan

The packaging EPR scheme administrator published its operational plan for 2026-27, setting out how it intends to run scheme administration, fee and payment operations, and the handling of producer liabilities across the year.

DVSA updates approval route for providing ADR driver training

DVSA updated the guidance on becoming an approved provider of ADR dangerous goods driver training, the qualification required for drivers carrying regulated palletised loads.

Preliminary results published in UAE steel nail duty review

Commerce issued preliminary results and a partial rescission in the 2024-2025 antidumping review of certain steel nails from the United Arab Emirates. Preliminary findings signal the direction of duty liability for importers of nails from that origin.