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Greek Truckers Strike Over

03 Aug 10

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Greek Drivers Call Strike Action

26 Jul 10

The Greek National Truckers Union threatened strike was confirmed on the 25th of July for an indefinite period.

Are you ready for the Greek truckers strike?

26 Jul 10

It is now highly likely that the Greek National Truckers Union will announce strike action, to commence on either the 23rd July or 23rd August 2010.

Comets are Shooting Stars!!

07 May 10

Allport are proud sponsors of Essex Comets YFC; winners of the Under 14 2010 Thundermite Cup.

Is the future clear?

30 Apr 10

Senior Allport executive, Clyde Buntrock, talked about collaboration in the supply chain at Multimodal this week. He light-heartedly suggested that if sea containers and road trailers were see-through, industry minds would soon concentrate on ensuring that all transport legs were optimised.

ELC Land South African Brand in Record Time

30 Apr 10

Conceived and launched into a new market in record breaking time, Early Learning Centre is now available in South Africa's premier retailer, courtesy of Allport Cargo Services.

Allport launch brand in Pakistan

16 Apr 10

Recognised for its growing importance in the region, Pakistan has been trying to leverage its role by securing support for preferential access to US and European markets

New European Freight Centre

13 Apr 10

Allport's Overland division have taken possession of their latest freight centre in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Relief for Sports Relief

31 Mar 10

Sports Relief 2010 raises a massive £31,663,091 and counting!

Supply Chain gets the double!!

29 Jan 10

Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea football club was the setting for the 2009 International Freighting Weekly Awards.

Now it's the treble!

29 Jan 10

The Allport Supply Chain Management team have triumphed again!

Allport award scooped by Winemaker of the Year

16 Dec 09

With it's renowned mix of rigorous 'blind tasting' and technical analysis, the IWSC sets the international benchmark for quality in the wine and spirits trade.

Overland open Leeds freight hub

15 Dec 09

Allport Overland has announced the opening of a dedicated receiving hub for Europe and North Africa in Leeds.

The drink industry's biggest secret

07 Dec 09

The international movement of Beers, Wines and Spirits (BWS) is a specialised field of logistics which has, historically, been controlled by a small number of logistics providers.

Twice as Good

03 Dec 09

Established in 1900, Myer today operates in 65 locations across Australia, making it the continent's largest department store retailer, with a turnover in excess of (Aus) $3 billion.

Allport shortlisted for BIFA Award

19 Nov 09

BIFA, the trade association for the UK International freight services industry, have short-listed Allport for one of their coveted Freight Service Awards.

ELC Land South African Brand in Record Time

11 Nov 09

Conceived and launched into a new market in record breaking time, Early Learning Centre is now available in South Africa's premier retailer, courtesy of Allport Cargo Services.

Allport listed by the Sunday Times

11 Nov 09

Allport once again make the Sunday Times, Top Track 250, list of mid-market private companies.

Pets win Prizes!

11 Nov 09

Congratulations to Zoe Abel, Direct Imports Manager at Pets at Home, for winning Supply Chain professional of the year in the 2009 Retail Week Rising Star Awards.

Australia win gold with Allport

23 Sep 09

IWSC awards are the most prestigious honours awarded in the wine and spirits trade, representing the world's best of the best. Allport are proud to sponsor the Australian Wine Producer award for 2009.

Supply Chain Management go for IFW double!

23 Sep 09

Allport's Supply Chain Management division has been shortlisted for the second time in five years for the Supply Chain Excellence category at this year's International Freighting Weekly Awards, taking place at Chelsea Football Stadium on Thursday 15th October.

New Corporate HQ

24 Jul 09

ALLPORT ARE MOVING HEAD OFFICE

Rail; economically efficient

14 Apr 09

More than half of Allport's container deliveries have been transferred to rail, reducing emissions by 60% - the equivalent of 35,000 road journeys in 2008.

The Art of Zen(loc) and Driver Security

08 Apr 09

Freight transported on the road has always been targeted by criminals.

Growing Panes In Mauritius

20 Mar 09

Under the gaze of local personnel and Allport main board director, Chris Cargill, the new Allport Mauritius freight centre was officially opened by Paul Britton, Operations Financial Controller of leading fashion retailer Next, one of Mauritius' main trading partners.

CIBSE - Allport, a case study

20 Mar 09

Participating in a carbon saving campaign organised by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers, Allport have reduced carbon emissions by an additional 106 tonnes of CO2 and achieved savings of £90,000 at the Heathrow freight centre by reviewing energy consumption

Caring For Our Environment

20 Mar 09

"Protection of the external environment and our internal working environment is part of Allport's values and principles. It is a main board responsibility and an important part of the way in which we do business."

Supporting the world's leading e-freight airline

15 Feb 09

In December Emirates SkyCargo became the first e-freight-compliant carrier in the Middle East. Today, it is the leading airline worldwide in terms of the number of e-freight consignments carried each week.

Arkadian Packaging Acquisition

23 Jan 09

Allport Packaging Limited announce that it has acquired the assets and business of Arkadian Packaging Limited.

Supporting Ethical Trading

24 Nov 08

Many Allport customers, increasingly not limited to retailers, are committing themselves to ethical trading.

Allport Heathrow host Masters

10 Nov 08

As part of their 1st year syllabus MA Logistics students from the University of Greenwich recently visited Allport's flagship freight centre at Heathrow, to learn about the role of the freight forwarder.

New Russian Service

10 Nov 08

Allport Overland launch new road service to Russia and neighbouring republics.

One for the Kids!

01 Sep 08

Each year Allport support charities and charitable events around the country. Most are not publicised, but sometimes it is nice to pass on positive feedback.

Aviation Security Listing for Allport Packaging

29 Jul 08

Allport Packaging's factory in Havant, Hampshire achieved a new first this month, when they were granted 'Listed Status' by the Department for Transport, in line with Aviation Security Regulations 1993.

A Real Classic

14 Jul 08

A 1968 Bedford (TK flat-bed) truck, that the transport department at Allport Heathrow have been restoring, won 'Best in Class' in the commercial category of the British Airways Classic Vehicle show in Cranford last Sunday.

Shameless Allport

10 Jul 08

Filming on location in Manchester, the director of the popular Channel 4 comedy, Shameless, experienced first hand the negotiating skills of Allport's freight centre personnel.

Packaging in Hungary

16 Jun 08

Allport announced today that the company have taken a majority interest in the Hungarian packaging manufacturer WPA Kft of Budapest (WPA.

Top Ten Hit in Dubai

15 May 08

The Emirate of Dubai has been an economic powerhouse in Arabia for many years.

IFW Awards 2008

07 May 08

International Freighting Weekly is the pre-eminent Newspaper for those involved in international trade. From airlines to shipping liners, exporters to importers, IFW's readership is an eclectic mix.

Testing Times

06 May 08

Continuing an emissions reduction programme that commenced in 1996, with the adoption of the first catalytic converters for commercial vehicles, Allport have taken delivery of a revolutionary, new articulated trailer, whose teardrop shape can reduce CO2 emissions by 20%.

Rolling out the SMART Barrel

01 Mar 08

With many successful projects creating efficiencies and cost savings in General Merchandise and Apparel supply chains, Allport are now rolling out their SMART supply chain methodology to the Beers, Wines and Spirits industry.

The Festive Break

19 Dec 07

………………doesn't much exist for Allport's project specialists!

A Moving Story

17 Dec 07

Allport have launched a new packaging supply service, directly serving the needs of the public.

Making Sales not Sails

02 Oct 07

Fleet Support Limited, a subsidiary of VT Group and BAE Systems, manage HMNB Portsmouth and provide logistics, transport, waterfront support and fleet-time maintenance services to the Royal Navy.

Flying The Flag

02 Oct 07

British Airways recently recognised Allport's continued support in Mauritius with awards for Top Revenue Achievement.

Calling Time, After Time………

28 Sep 07

More than nine million cases of beers, wines and spirits (BWS) have moved through ASDA's global supply chain since Allport began the freight management of these key products.

Peaking Three Times

07 Aug 07

When an off-duty conversation between a group of executives from fashion retailer NEXT and Allport turned to personal achievements, the test that captured their imagination was the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

Letting the Train Take the Strain

01 Aug 07

Two topics increasingly vex the UK's importers, the environment and congestion at the main container ports.

Protecting the Protectors

01 Aug 07

Allport Packaging is the chosen supplier of heavy duty export packs to all of the UK based Formula 1 teams.

Revolutionary Packs

01 Aug 07

Allport Packaging can safely say that it's products are 'Revolutionary' with some justification!

SAD Harmonisation Update

23 May 07

Following discussions with the Trade, Customs have confirmed that they will allow a three month trial period, prior to going live, during which both old and new type entries will be accepted. However their intended July/September target dates cannot now be be met and it is likely to be extended to January 2008.

2007 H.M. Customs Changes

09 May 07

As you may be aware, there will be some significant changes to the Customs Tariff for 2007.

Allport Czech the Right Boxes!

16 Apr 07

Allport Packaging are servicing a major manufacturer in the Czech Republic via a centre at Brno.

LIMA Suite4 Upgrade

13 Feb 07

January 2007 saw the final roll out of the upgrade of the LIMA system to Suite4.

Keeping the Wine Flowing

17 Jan 07

Allport have just completed its first six months managing ASDA's beers, wines and spirits imports, moving some 6,500 containers. This brings the total volume managed for ASDA across the various business units to more than 25,000 TEUs.

New Face in Dubai

15 Jan 07

Fat Face have come a long way since 1988 when two friends designed and sold sweatshirts in the French Alps so that they could ski for the rest of the season!

The Big One Approaches

15 Jan 07

On 16th March 2007 Comic Relief will hold their 22nd Red Nose Day. Allport are delighted to have been awarded the contract to manage the import flow of red noses for the charity.

TU's Company

28 Dec 06

Sainsbury's have chosen Allport to support a direct sourcing initiative for their adultwear clothing.

2nd Sunday Times Listing

16 Oct 06

The second annual Top Track 250 league table was published in The Sunday Times on 15 October 2006, with Allport featuring in 77th place.

Going that extra mile (x15!)

19 Sep 06

Joining celebrities from entertainment and sport over 60,000 runners across the UK recently participated in the 'Sport Relief Mile', enjoying themselves and raising money for charity.

The New Service Benchmark

14 Sep 06

Mike Woodall joined Allport as operations director two years ago. "I was immediately impressed by the efficiency of the air freight operations. But the sheer volume of shipments concerned me. I could not help but wonder at what stage control systems might start to creak."

Investing in Space

04 Sep 06

Demand for imports from the Far East peak dramatically at various times each year, particularly in the run-up to the year end. Air freight capacity is severely stretched during this period as importers scramble to get product into the UK before Christmas.

Developing Winners

04 Sep 06

What makes Allport are our people and their commitment to excellence" says Derek Davis, Managing Director. "We believe that by developing and motivating employees and providing them with a stimulating environment encourages their commitment and means that our clients benefit from continuity in personnel and experience".

TML Racing Ahead

04 Sep 06

Allport's new maritime initiative, Total Marine Logistics, recently transported Zapcat boats to the Glasgow River Festival Grand Prix on behalf of Clipper Ventures PLC. The company behind Zapcat Racing.

Mongol Rally - A Mini Adventure

23 Aug 06

Growing from a two-man adventure in 2001, the Mongol Rally is now a well established fixture in the 'Extreme Events' calendar. A quarter of the way around the earth, from London to Mongolia. 8 000 miles, two deserts, five mountain ranges, roads ranging from bad to non-existent, no support crew and all this in a car with no more than 1 ltr of power

Looking Upstream for Cost Savings

10 Aug 06

Allport SCM will be running the first trials of palletisation at origin in July for its customer, Fat Face.

Shell Award Contract Extension

19 May 06

Allport have been awarded a further 2 year contract by Shell, to handle the transportation requirements of bulk oil and packed grease products to/from western Europe.

Helping BT spend £10bn

19 May 06

Totally overhauling the way they operate and to integrate their services, BT are investing £10bn in their 21st Century Network (21CN) infrastructure.

Allport Target Marine Industry

19 May 06

The UK maritime industry generates £2bn annually, of which 42% represents exports. Allport have joined with partners FSL and Complete Freight to create Total Marine Logistics, a new initiative that provides a single resource for all types of maritime supply chain services.

No Limits

28 Dec 05

ediTRACK conceive, develop and support the shipment and supply chain tracking systems used by Allport and our customers.