December 21, 2020 | By Sussex Transport
Container ship ONE Apus collapse adds to 2020’s freight industry woes
2020 has been a pretty turbulent year for the maritime transport industry. You'd think that there may well have been a boost to shipping as planes were grounded, PPE and Covid related goods joined the list of products being shipped...
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December 17, 2020 | By Sussex Transport
The 5th Emergency Service – Air Conditioning Lifting in Chichester
The AA spent quite a while labeling themselves as the 4th Emergency service. That particular claim seems to have diminished [maybe] due to some other Emergency Services getting the hump. *Coastguards, Mountain Rescue, Cave Rescue. There are plenty of heroes...
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December 7, 2020 | By Sussex Transport
Sussex Transport and UK Pick & Pack Seasonal Operating Hours
Logistics doesn't really let up during the festive season, in fact many parts of our operation have peaks in the lead up too, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays. The wheels rarely stop turning and the parcel deliveries...
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November 18, 2020 | By Sussex Transport
Crane (Slinger / Signaller) Hand Signals – Download
We recently blogged about vehicle marshallers, "what is a vehicle marshaller? AKA traffic marshall or banksman" and the training that marshallers must go through in order to keep site, workers, and visitors safe. This time we're moving up, not just...
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November 13, 2020 | By Sussex Transport
Guide to Buying Used / Second Hand Shipping Containers & what to avoid
There is no doubt that you already know the benefits of buying a shipping container, you may have even worked out where it’ll be positioned and what size you need…but what should you be looking for when purchasing a container?...
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November 13, 2020 | By Sussex Transport
Need more Storage space – Short or long term – Ever thought of containers?
Over the last decade commercial to residential development and UK Business growth has meant that commercial space has increasingly become a real premium for many businesses and areas of the country. Bolt on Brexit and its uncertainties, a drop in...
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November 5, 2020 | By Sussex Transport
8 Logistical Elements to Transport Fine Art Buddha’s from Thailand to Surrey, UK
Last month one of our valued clients touched base with us to step in and take care of the end to end transport and location of some Buddha's. We love moving fine art, sculptures and statues, most often they are...
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October 27, 2020 | By Sussex Transport
Vehicle Marshaller (Banksman / Traffic Marshall) Hand Signals – Download
In a recent blog post we explored the question "what is a vehicle marshaller? AKA traffic marshall or banksman" and the training that they must go through in order to keep your site, workers, and visitors safe. Once trained your...
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October 27, 2020 | By Sussex Transport
What is a Vehicle Marshaller? Banksman or Traffic Marshall & Do they need training?
What is a vehicle Marshaller (banksman / traffic marshall)? I've been told I am the vehicle marshall at work but I've not been trained, should I be concerned? We hear these questions reasonably often and it's imperative for anyone...
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October 5, 2020 | By Sussex Transport
What is a Moffett Forklift – Truck Mounted Forklift from Sussex to Scotland
Not everyone is lucky enough to have a forklift truck on site to help unload a great big artic truck full of goodies. Having a forklift onsite is not exactly cheap. It's not just the cost of the forklift truck....
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