Archive for January, 2010

January Prize winner

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Congratulations to Pauline from Altrincham, Pauline is the lucky winner of our first prize draw of 2010 and will enjoy a wonderful day of relaxation and pampering for 2 at a local Spa courtesy of Cardinal Plus!

Prize Draw – Cakes for your office

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

This month we’re giving you the opportunity to treat your whole office. For your chance to win a delicious box of cakes delivered to your doorstep please register your details here.

Slow steaming

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

In response to escalating fuel prices, Shipping Lines are slowing down vessel transits on Westbound services in order to help stabilise their Bunker Adjustment Factor surcharge. (more…)

Time Sensitive Cargo – Endangered Species

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

We currently import cargo such as tropical fish and endangered species. This type of freight is often extremely complex and we are proud to have the expertise to handle it. As we are carrying livestock great care needs to be taken in order to transport it safely and make sure all regulations are followed correctly. (more…)

Advent Calendar Winners announced

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Thank you to everyone who entered.  The response was fantastic and hope you enjoyed opening the windows.

Winners are as follows:

Charles Wilson from Manchester – Wine Hamper
Joanna Tomlinson from Crewe – iPod Docking Station
Michael Rowlinson from Preston – 6 months Love Film membership
Lisa Stephenson from Bedford – M&S vouchers
Karen Wells from Buxton – Duchy Organic Hamper
Jane Holland from Coventry – M&S vouchers
Rob Brown from Blackburn – Nintendo Wii
Trevor Dean from Derby – Thorntons Chocolate Hamper

Freight Auditing & Duty Compliance

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

January for most, represents the perfect opportunity to not only tighten our waistbands but also take a good and in-depth view of our supply chain as a whole.

If this is one of your projects for the New Year then please feel free to contact Cardinal Plus for assistance. We can perform a full review of your logical plan and provide advice on specific areas we feel could be tweaked to save your pocket!

For more information on Freight Auditing and Duty Compliance please contact the team at your convenience.

New Air Freight Regulations for Lithium Batteries

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

As of 1st Jan 2010, the Air Freight governing body IATA has changed its regulations with respect to the Air Freight movement of Lithium batteries. (more…)