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option to such a significant market , smaller producers can build their business and hopefully flourish .
Companies involved in supply chain operations are having to continuously review their processes and systems to seek out innovative products and new technologies , which represent an attractive logistics proposition in the current economic climate .
Boost to export
In the wake of Brexit , we are seeing a positive nudge with regard to the export of UK food and drink , with UK producers keen to actively seek out new markets where their goods will be well received . ‘ Brand UK ’ is performing well overseas , but the costs associated with the transfer of fine foods can represent a major barrier to SMEs .
Initiatives like PML Seafrigo ’ s recently launched chilled less than container load ( LCL ) to the US are proving a lifeline , offering fine food producers access to a speedy but affordable route to the US , with transfer of the best of British artisan foods in just 11 days . Customers only pay for the space they use in the container , with the goods of several clients placed in one container to create a highly cost-effective freight solution . By establishing an attractive shipping
One-stop shop
Given the ever-changing dynamics of supply chain logistics , customers are looking for reputable experience and expertise to help them navigate these choppy waters . As well as proven heritage within the sector , there is a clear appetite for working with businesses that have the capacity to deliver a one-stop solution , handling every stage of the journey and taking responsibility for the transfer of goods from the producer right up to the last mile .
This has led to companies such as PML Seafrigo , which represents a global platform with multiple service offerings . This maintains the focus on ownership of assets and shuns any reliance on third parties , providing added reassurance that a client ’ s consignment is always 100 percent trackable and in the safest hands .
2024 will be a tough year for those involved in the storage and transfer of goods across the supply chain and related services . During these turbulent times , only businesses with a strategic vision , as well as the ability and resources , to adapt and respond to the complex issues currently at play will survive . ■
Jason Spencer-Knox www . seafrigo . com
Jason Spencer-Knox is the Regional CEO at PML Seafrigo , a leading global perishables and temperature-controlled logistics network for the food and beverage sector . With experience working at companies across the UK and the Netherlands , Jason now heads up the company ’ s growth and business transformation projects .
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