Association of Pallet Networks

It's going to be a windy, wet couple of days with various storms drifting across the UK. Please give our drivers plenty of space on the road, and recognise they are doing a tough job in tough conditions.

2024 figures show steady growth for pallet sector with ongoing safety gains. https://buff.ly/46BF49q

Sectoral asks for government #5 Let's reconnect Britain, resolving import-export issues and improving trading links.

Our sector's asks from #4 Skills policies that create opportunity, increase the flexibility of funding training, and help us to attract and nurture talent from entry-level to leadership positions.

- A joint government-logistics roadmap for decarbonisation and sustainability, making Britain a clean energy superpower

Our sectoral asks from our new government #2 Long-term investment in infrastructure which will increase transport capacity and keep Britain moving

Logistics underpins the performance and productivity of countless other economic sectors. What we'd like to see from No 10 to allow logistics to lead the way in economic growth:
1. A Minister for Logistics - and a place on the Industrial Strategy Council

APN has joined forces with other trade associations to inform our PM Sir Keir Starmer of the industry's needs. We believe logistics is a fulcrum around which we can drive economic growth. Check out how here

APN tells new PM logistics is key to economic growth The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) is calling on the new Labour government to recognise the logistics industry as the fulcrum of economic growth in the UK.

It was great to meet so many people . A great show and we hope chatting to APN chairman (below) encouraged transport operators and freight owners alike to think .

If you're tomorrow, be sure to stop by the stand to get some key facts about UK pallet networks. Our chairman will be at the show tomorrow morning. Be sure to say hello!

Freight owners, and their business and residential customers can all help us ensure that tail-lift deliveries are safe. Give us full delivery information, wrap pallets securely and manifest them correctly. https://buff.ly/3feSqzq

Have you read our guide about what to do in a health or accident emergency. See page 4 of our 2024 H&S guide. https://buff.ly/3WhHDKL

Did you know that HGVs have areas of limited visibility. – and give our trucks plenty of space on the road.

Know the zones Large vehicles, such as heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) have zones of limited visibility and are considerably longer, heavier, and more powerful than standard vehicles. They also need more stopping distance. Other drivers often underestimate the size and position of these zones of limited visibility. Pl...

It’s ALWAYS safe to talk safety at the UK’s pallet networks. If you are in any doubt about the safety of a task or activity – speak up! https://buff.ly/3WhHDKL

Do you know how to safely load a double-deck trailer? Find out all the rules for staying safe in our new guide. .
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We’re focusing on all week. If you drive for work, check out Driving for Better Business free, National-Highways approved resources on safe loading, maintenance, driver welfare, mental health and much more.

Home - Driving for Work Policy Experts - Driving for Better Business IF YOU EMPLOY OR MANAGE DRIVERS YOU NEED A DRIVING FOR WORK POLICY. Learn more What should I include in a driving for work policy? Improve driver safety we ...

More than one-quarter of all Hub based injuries are caused when using curtains, nets and straps. Learn how to avoid injury with our clear and easy guide.
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Take the &Safety pledge at your Hub this week – and make a commitment to your safety. We have!
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Following we’d like to ask all the pallet network customers to check out our resources on safe working, safe loading, secure packaging, and much more. Informed teams are safer teams.

Downloads DID YOU KNOW..?? 26% of all accidents in UK Hubs happen when working with curtains, nets and straps. CLICK HERE to download our guide to operating safely in this area.

Welcome to . We’ve created new resources for our drivers and Hub teams so do remember to pick it up or download it, and READ it. https://buff.ly/3WhHDKL

Tomorrow is . We’ll be reminding our drivers and Hub teams about safe practice – but we’ll also share some important information for customers and the public.

On Sunday it's and every year we use this as an opportunity to educate, remind and encourage all the employees involved in pallet network business how to take care of themselves while at work. Safety is THE most important thing. Everything else follows from there. (One of our safety pillar images)

Happy Easter from everyone at the UK's pallet networks.

You can see all the detailed 2023 stats about the sector in our comprehensive report https://www.theapn.co.uk/news/apn-releases-pallet-sector-report-2023.aspx

APN is delighted to announce even better Hub safety for the sixth year running and increased volumes of 5% over 2019. See the annual sector report 2023 here https://www.theapn.co.uk/news/apn-releases-2023-operational-statistics.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0rqnqbuSHcsfG45-rxegOinxcHI4TT-9ln7pzmOaAlju5NJGQtGdQYV80

Safety is just as crucial for our C+D drivers. Always use your tail-lift risk assessment - it's there to protect YOU, as well as the public.

is our ongoing theme. Don't ever climb into the trailer's load bed to right or fetch a pallet. Wait for the FLT team to bring the correct equipment. Climbing onto a double-deck loadbed puts you at risk from falling pallets or falling from height, among other things.

is our ongoing theme. Don't ever climb into the trailer's load bed to right or fetch a pallet. Wait for the FLT team to bring the correct equipment. Climbing onto a double-deck loadbed puts you at risk from falling pallets or falling from height, among other things. NEVER risk it.

Ramadan Mubarak! Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all our Muslim colleagues.

We're looking forward to World Health and Safety Day in April, and as is so important to us all, let's have a quick recap. First up PPE - always wear your gloves, bumpcap, stout good grip shoes, and hi-vis jacket.