It’s already the festive season! The most wonderful time of the year and we just wanted to remind you as you’re hanging up your Christmas decorations of our Christmas tree recycling scheme. Over the last few years, we have collected Christmas trees in the Mansfield area to help raise funds for the Nottingham Hospitals Charity, […]
In today’s fast-paced global economy, efficient logistics play a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of goods. Pallets, as the foundation of many supply chains, are essential for transporting and storing products. However, the smooth flow of goods can be disrupted by rejected pallets and missed deliveries, leading to significant consequences for businesses. Rejected […]
The UK transportation industry is facing its biggest challenges in living memory. From rising fuel costs, and driver levels to environmental pressures and new technologies, the industry faces a daunting road ahead. Each week the industry news providers are full of haulage companies that have shut their doors (at least one per week if you […]
Sustainability in the palletised freight industry is not just a trend; it’s a critical factor that directly impacts business operations and consumers alike. The industry as a whole is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Transport as a whole emitted 26% of the UK’s total emissions in 2021. (gov.uk) TLDR What Is The Definition […]
Pallet deliveries are the backbone of modern logistics, ensuring goods reach their destination safely and efficiently. However, common pallet shipping mistakes can lead to costly delays, damages, and headaches. In this post, we’ll uncover these pitfalls and provide practical advice to help you avoid them. By following our tips, you can successfully ship a pallet, […]
The Mitchells team achieved a hard-fought third place in this year’s dragon boat race, relinquishing our crown after winning our race day last year. Having made the gold final with a time of 1 minute 13 seconds, the team weren’t able to catch eventual winners NRA Roofing (1 minute 05 seconds), finishing in 1 minute […]
Mark your calendars because Mitchells second official Carbon Free Day is happening on Monday 22nd July 2024! But don’t worry, as a Mitchells customer you don’t have to do a single thing. We’ll do all the hard work for you. In April our Carbon Co-Op members offset 21,472KG of CO2. We offset the carbon emissions […]
You may have seen we’re now working with DHL eCommerce. And you’re probably wondering what this means for you. We’re well-known for our great palletised delivery service around the UK and Europe. Starting on 17th June we’ll also be able to collect your parcels too. Mitchells can be your one-stop shop for all deliveries! But […]
There’s the right way to wrap your pallet by hand and there’s a wrong way to wrap your pallet. We’ll be explaining how to wrap your pallet correctly and safely. But first of all, let’s start with why you need to wrap your pallet. It’s all about safety, that’s our number one priority. Yes, it’s […]
Looking to ship a gearbox? Shipping a gearbox is not as straightforward as shipping general cargo, because it is counted as hazardous goods. There are several steps that need to be taken to ensure the gearbox is prepped for shipping. Correctly package a gearbox or engine on a pallet so it is safe to deliver. […]
In the distribution industry, we all have a problem. And that’s our transport activities are a huge contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Our carbon calculator can help fix this. The primary greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO2) which contributes to rising sea levels, disruption of ecosystems, ocean acidification, extreme weather and impact on agriculture.In the last […]
Stacking your pallet isn’t a real-life game of Tetris! To ensure your business doesn’t lose precious profits to bad pallet stacking, in this blog we’ll detail how to stack your pallet correctly. Properly understanding and implementing pallet stacking patterns are crucial for businesses across various industries, from manufacturing and distribution to retail. The way pallets […]