24 Nov 08
Many Allport customers, increasingly not limited to retailers, are committing themselves to ethical trading.
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.
10 Nov 08
Allport Overland launch new road service to Russia and neighbouring republics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
16 Jun 08
Allport announced today that the company have taken a majority interest in the Hungarian packaging manufacturer WPA Kft of Budapest (WPA.
15 May 08
The Emirate of Dubai has been an economic powerhouse in Arabia for many years.
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.
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%.
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.
17 Dec 07
Allport have launched a new packaging supply service, directly serving the needs of the public.
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.
02 Oct 07
British Airways recently recognised Allport's continued support in Mauritius with awards for Top Revenue Achievement.
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.
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.
01 Aug 07
Two topics increasingly vex the UK's importers, the environment and congestion at the main container ports.
01 Aug 07
Allport Packaging is the chosen supplier of heavy duty export packs to all of the UK based Formula 1 teams.
01 Aug 07
Allport Packaging can safely say that it's products are 'Revolutionary' with some justification!
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.
09 May 07
As you may be aware, there will be some significant changes to the Customs Tariff for 2007.
16 Apr 07
Allport Packaging are servicing a major manufacturer in the Czech Republic via a centre at Brno.
13 Feb 07
January 2007 saw the final roll out of the upgrade of the LIMA system to Suite4.
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.
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!
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.
28 Dec 06
Sainsbury's have chosen Allport to support a direct sourcing initiative for their adultwear clothing.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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".
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.
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
10 Aug 06
Allport SCM will be running the first trials of palletisation at origin in July for its customer, Fat Face.
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.
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.
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.
28 Dec 05
ediTRACK conceive, develop and support the shipment and supply chain tracking systems used by Allport and our customers.
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