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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As a company grows, it inevitably reaches the stage where duties of managing and running it become greater. In the last two years Ital Logistics has grown from a headcount of 28 to 40, plus an additional 9 with the newly formed sister company Ital Transport (UK) Ltd which focusses on UK domestic transport. After […]
The festive season is fast approaching, and whilst it is nice to take some time off, services become disrupted. Therefore, it takes a lot of advance planning to ensure that we are able to meet our customer’s requirements. So it is good to try and pre-empt requirements as far ahead as possible. Below are the […]
It was with immense sadness that many of us watched events unfold yesterday, eventually receiving confirmation that our longest reigning monarch, HM Queen Elizabeth II, had died. Her unparalleled and unstinting service to our country for the last seventy years has been truly remarkable. Embracing her role with great dignity, she became admired, loved and […]
Sale United U15 Warriors retained their Timperley and District Division 1 title with a hard fought victory away at Egerton FC on the last day of a very long season by a single point. They almost completed a double, but were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Moorside FC in the district cup final. Joshua Fowles (pictured […]
Following strikes and protests in Spain last month, whilst there has been some resolve, there are still issues. below is a report from our Barcelona partner of the current status. “The main unions have accepted the agreements achieved on the negotiations with the Government: 5000 ME in direct help. Royal Decree 3/2022 that qualifies the […]