2571. Golden Boy: IndyBest's ‘Best Buy' is Willie's Cacao
November 14, 2017
At hf Chocolates, we want your chocolate supplies to be extraordinary, so we only work with the best brands out there. We love it when one of our favourite suppliers is recognised for their amazing achievements in the field of chocolaty goodness. So imagine our delight when we learnt that the fabulo...
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2572. Giving Back: Divine and the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2017
November 14, 2017
Hf Chocolates is always on the lookout for remarkable brands. We love suppliers who go that extra mile; whether they put a smile on the face of their customers or lend a hand to those in need. I am excited to report that one of my favourite brands we work with, Divine, has been nominated for a prest...
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2573. A World of Imagination: Creating the Perfect Sweet Shop
November 14, 2017
My passion for wholesale confectionery can be traced back to my youth, sitting wide-eyed in front of the screen whilst a musically-talented man dressed in a bright, striped shirt swung around his sweet shop on a wooden ladder. Though I don’t recommend his sales tactics (how many free sweets does he ...
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2574. Introducing Pamela Dennison: The CILT's New Mastermind
November 14, 2017
In important news for anyone with a vested interest in the Northern Ireland transport industry, a new National Regional Officer has been appointed to the renowned Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).The appointment heralds a new era, with haulage companies and transport professiona...
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2575. Smart, Simple and Savvy: Mobile Apps for Hauliers
November 14, 2017
Drive a lorry? Got a smartphone? If you're not using apps to make your life on the road easier, safer and more enjoyable, you're missing out. However, there are hundreds – if not thousands – of choices out there for Apple and Android phones, so how do you separate the incredibly useful from the inev...
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2576. The Key to a Happy and Healthy Haulier
November 14, 2017
Anyone working for haulage companies as a long-distance lorry driver knows just how easy it can be to neglect one's health. With the plethora of fast food on offer, the temptation is simply to pull over to road services, grab something fast and fatty and keep driving. Combined with the largely seden...
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2577. Wrap, Pack and Get on Track: A Guide to Food Transport
November 14, 2017
The transportation of perishable goods requires not just the use of appropriately refrigerated vehicles, but also of highly specialised wrapping and packing procedures. Freight forwarders who take on the facilitation of these kinds of loads for haulage companies must be entirely familiar with the le...
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2578. FTA Campaigns for Appointment of London Freight Commissioner
November 14, 2017
With Brexit just around the corner, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has renewed its call for a Freight Commissioner to be appointed in London to safe-guard the logistics industry and its delivery work during and after Brexit.
Protecting British Hauliers and Drivers
As we ente...
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2579. How Technology Can Help Freight Forwarders
November 14, 2017
With customers expecting a speedy, efficient and transparent delivery service, there is an increasing amount of pressure on freight forwarders to ensure that deliveries arrive on time. There is no need to worry, though! If organising the documentation and shipment for your company’s transport contra...
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2580. Using the New BIFA Standard Trading Conditions
November 14, 2017
Last month, a new edition of the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Standard Trading Conditions (STC) was launched, so it’s time to familiarise yourself with the updated version and incorporate it into your transport contracts. Why Revise the STC? While the previous v...
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