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Moving small volumes: When groupage makes strategic sense – and when it doesn’t
Brexit‑related complexity, shifting customer demands, and increased pressure have all contributed to a rise in less‑than‑truckload (LTL) movements.
Dedicated transport still offers maximum control over your goods, but can come with a high price tag, which has made groupage and consolidated loads increasingly attractive. Explore some of the benefits and risks of this logistics solution, and the impact this can have for your business.
Preparing for unexpected peaks: building resilience into your supply chain
While seasonal surges and predictable calendar events significantly influence both capacity and demand, the most disruptive periods are increasingly coming from beyond the calendar: geopolitical tensions, conflict, port closures, and labour strikes, all of which cause disruption to supply chains. Regardless of the cause of these unexpected logistics peaks, the challenge becomes adapting the supply chain and building in the resilience and agility needed to keep goods moving.
Baxter Freight is now B Corp™ Certified
Baxter Freight is now B Corp™ Certified, the result of a significant team effort across the business.
This is a major milestone for Baxter Freight, recognising the standards we meet today and the direction we are committed to long term. Becoming a B Corp was the natural next step as it reflects our commitment to our mission to help our industry to become more ethical, people-orientated and planet-focused, while continuing to deliver high quality freight solutions for our customers.
Are hidden logistics pressures restricting construction and aggregates supply chain growth?
We explore how hidden logistics pressures can incur unforeseen costs for construction and aggregate supply chains, and the impact this can have on brand reputation and trust.
Spreading hope through our new charity partnership
We’re proud to announce our new charity partnership with Hope Nottingham, a local organisation doing vital work to support individuals and families across the region.
edie26: Sustainable logistics on full charge!
We’re proud to announce that we have been awarded Green Business of the Year at the East Midlands Chamber Nottinghamshire Business Awards. To be recognised for our ongoing commitment to sustainability and the work we do every day to create responsible, future-focused logistics solutions, is so rewarding for the whole team.
Green Business of the Year 2026
We’re proud to announce that we have been awarded Green Business of the Year at the East Midlands Chamber Nottinghamshire Business Awards. To be recognised for our ongoing commitment to sustainability and the work we do every day to create responsible, future-focused logistics solutions, is so rewarding for the whole team.
The Impact of the 2026 Tachograph Changes on UK Logistics
Major regulatory changes are coming to European road transport in 2026. Although these rules directly apply to international operators, their influence will extend into the UK logistics sector – particularly
Reimagining the future of freight
At Baxter Freight, solving complex logistics challenges is what drives us, but the world around us is changing fast. With this in mind, we decided now was the time to think bigger with a new customer‑centric, future‑focused mission.
New Carbon Tax rules under CBAM for UK importers to the EU
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) moves from the transitional reporting phase to full implementation this year. However, due to the complexities facing EU importers some new, simplified rulings are
Exhibiting overseas? Save money with an ATA Carnet
ATA Carnet’s – A passport for goods Are you looking to showcase your business at exhibitions this year? Now you can save even more time at Customs with new digital eCarnets!
Sustainability has progressed beyond intent, and 2026 will be the year it becomes embedded in the day-to-day reality of logistics. Throughout 2025, we saw businesses refine their ESG approaches and set clearer expectations for their supply chains, yet the question now is how prepared those supply chains are.
