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Spanish floods

Posted on Monday, November 4th, 2024

Many will have seen the news regarding the flooding on the East Coast of Spain, in particular the Valencia region. This has now spread northwards and is also affecting Barcelona and a ‘red alert’ has been announced of extreme danger. Many of the streets, canals and also the terminal building at the airport have been […]

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We’re a BIFA finalist

Posted on Friday, October 25th, 2024

We are pleased to announce that we have been selected as a finalist in the BIFA Awards 2024 in the Sustainable Logistics & the Environment category. We don’t often enter awards, but following our EcoVadis rating of Silver in 2023, coupled with various environmental initiatives, including our transport emissions software – the CO2ulator – we […]

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Salford Lads and Girls Club

Posted on Thursday, October 17th, 2024

You may have heard the news about the Salford Lads and Girls Club, founded in 1903, who are appealing for support to avoid closure. In short, they need £250,000 by the end of November to stay afloat. The club has played a crucial role over the last 120 years in the development and well-being of […]

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Christmas 2024 service schedule

Posted on Friday, October 11th, 2024

Christmas seems to come around quicker as each year passes. And here we are again. Many customers have been asking what our last departures before Christmas (to arrive before Christmas) and our first departures in the New Year will be. The below is a guideline to be able to deliver before Christmas, with smooth Customs […]

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Ital at 24 welcomes the RHA

Posted on Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Today we celebrated Ital’s 24th anniversary with Pizza’s from Cugini cakes and drinks. The rain kept off long enough and a good time was had by all. (The pizza’s were excellent) We were also extremely pleased to have along Rachel Binns, area manager of the RHA, with Paul Allera and their driver simulator. What an […]

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Holiday time again/driving restrictions

Posted on Thursday, July 18th, 2024

Yes, it’s that time of year again, although you’d be forgiven for thinking so based on the weather. Nevertheless, we are approaching the period of driving restrictions throughout Europe. Always an issue, as it disrupts driving hours and reduces the level of availability. drivers too need a holiday. A message from out Italian colleagues reads: […]

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Gibraltar partnership

Posted on Monday, July 15th, 2024

After 11 years of friendship, we are pleased to announce that Ital logistics and Eastgate have signed an official & exclusive partnership agreement.  James Mears, development director, says it is an honour to work with Colin and his team. Our agreement strengthens our service to Gibraltar in that we no longer need to drop cargo […]

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ChemUK 2024

Posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

Last week we exhibited at the NEC at the subject exhibition for the third year running. Showcasing many of the biggest chemical manufacturers worldwide, we were pleased to see many of our customers also exhibiting, and many others came to visit us at our stand. We were pleased to have some of our Italian partners […]

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Solar panels

Posted on Friday, May 10th, 2024

Last month we commissioned the installation of solar panels to the roof of our premises in Heywood. Even though the sun doesn’t shine as much as we’d like, such is the technology which has advanced dramatically in recent years, we should reduce our energy usage by upwards of 40%, as well as pushing some 18% […]

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Christmas 2023 – donations and opening times

Posted on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

The years seem to fly by so quickly. Seems only a few months since posting about last Christmas. Must be a sign of age. But it is a welcome reprieve from the daily tasks to spend some time ‘off duty.’ Ital Logistics has always donated to worthy charities and local causes. From sending aid to […]

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EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)

Posted on Friday, December 15th, 2023

Many will already have read that the EU is introducing a new Maritime Emissions tax, namely EU Emissions Trading System (or ETS in short) which will come partly into force on 1st January 2024. The official link can be found here. For the short-sea crossings such as Dover/Calais, the surcharge fairly minimal, and it is […]

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Christmas 2023 services

Posted on Friday, November 3rd, 2023

Christmas seems to come around quicker as each year passes. And here we are again. Many customers have been asking what our last departures before Christmas (to arrive before Christmas) and our first departures in the New Year will be. The below is a guideline to be able to deliver before Christmas, with smooth Customs […]

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61/100 gains us EcoVadis Silver

Posted on Monday, September 18th, 2023

Corporate Social Responsibility, or ‘CSR’ to use its acronym, is high on the agenda of many companies. Human Rights, Environment, Carbon Emissions and Ethics are all important areas of concern. From the start of Ital Logistics, we have always worked to high standards and with a strong ethic, never really advertising this fact. In July […]

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Sister company attains FORS accreditation

Posted on Thursday, July 27th, 2023

We are please to report that our sister company, Ital Transport (UK) Limited, has acquired the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Bronze Standard at its first assessment. Such achievement is testament to the high standards at which Ital Transport operate, in safety, efficiency and with the environment in mind. Further information can be found on […]

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New tax on plastic packaging

Posted on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

A new excise tax on non-reusable plastic packaging (IENPR) comes into force in Spain this January 1st 2023. The IENPR applies throughout Spain, including Ceuta, Melilla and the Canary Islands. The IEPNR, which was set out in Law 7/2022 of 8 April on waste and contaminated soils for a circular economy, has been the subject […]

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Christmas 2022

Posted on Monday, December 19th, 2022

The last 12 months have gone by in a flash, and here we are again at Christmas. As we do every year, we choose a few charities to donate to, as opposed to the age old industry tradition of client gifts which we stopped some fifteen plus years ago. Who needs that extra bottle of […]

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