A good time for Pall-Ex
The UK-based Pall-Ex network has increased its members numbers and freight volumes. The influx of new hauliers led to a 20% rise in shareholder membership enquiries compared to the previous year.
Pall-Ex currently has about 80 shareholder members. Among the 15 new members are John Thresher Transport based in Bristol, Secure Transport Solutions in Glasgow and Swansea-based Halls Brothers.
Despite the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Pall-Ex has achieved a freight volume increase of 11%, compared to the sector average of -1.1% recorded by the Association of Pallet Networks (APN).
Besides, Pall-Ex UK also became the first pallet network to earn the silver employer recognition scheme (ERS) award from the ministry of defence for its support of the Armed Forces community by providing ex-military personnel with jobs and training. (sh)