Marcus Nilsson

Change is always going to happen but you need to jump on the right trends

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Read our latest article from Clare Bottle FCILT 🇺🇦🕊 of the UK Warehousing Association at www.tcsandd.com. "Warehousing and the Circular Economy" Thanks for another great article Clare. #tcsd #coldchain #supplychain #logistics #warehouses #coldstorage #ukwa

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With an election now on our doorstep, businesses throughout the UK will be looking to the nation’s political leaders for a clear, concise blueprint for the way ahead. Our members and our industry want leaders to have a debate and ultimately, a plan in place to get the UK economy performing at its highest levels, delivering sustainable growth, and benefitting society.  Our industry contributes £13.5bn to the UK economy each year and 98% of all food and agricultural products are transported by freight. Coaches carry millions of visitors to destinations daily and coach tourism alone contributes over £8bn to the economy. The people of our industry are a large and motivated electorate. We’re an economic enabler that plays a key role in keeping people and goods moving in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The next Government will need to listen to industry voices. As this campaign progresses, we’ll highlight our priorities (as outlined in our manifesto.) We will spotlight our key asks in areas such as skills, infrastructure, facilities, and net zero. It’s important to our members that the issues that matter most to them are meaningfully considered and discussed.     Through our association with other trade bodies (ALTA) we’re also calling for the creation of a logistics minister to work alongside industry. Our sector is facing a number of challenges, and we’re united in wanting industry to collaborate with leaders who understand the vital part we play in creating jobs and keeping Britain’s supply-chain moving. Close government collaboration with industry is key to ensuring a resilient UK supply chain. Our sector has huge potential for delivering economic growth. Government and industry can work collaboratively to foster future growth, improve standards, and chart a road map on the journey to net zero.   Whatever the election outcome, we stand ready to engage and collaborate. As the UK's largest dedicated trade association representing HGVs, LGVs and coaches, we will continue to be a loud voice for our sector and we look forward to continuing the conversation on the way ahead in the days, weeks, and months to come. Read my article in Motor Transport in full https://lnkd.in/eDwsJruM #collaboration #ALTA

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**** New dates added in late June **** Presentation and engagement training course. Many times YOUR sales and operational team lose business. We have seen many times where a great travel management company fail to retain or miss out on new business due to very poor engagement with a client. Airline and hotel sales teams miss the client needs and focus on their standard marketing . Ouch! We are conducting our two-day advanced presentation & engagement training courses in May 2024 for the travel industry and have just added more dates in late June! Feedback on this course; "Congratulations Richard, you tested me, stretched my brain and had my full engagement throughout the content of your programme yesterday. I am in the office this morning & one of the ‘head honcho’s’ has their door open; they are on the phone and I can determine that the content of their conversation is similar to examples we had yesterday. There are a lot of ‘buts’, so’s, um’s and of course that word ‘actually’ has surfaced. My colleague and I were walking to the train station last night discussing your course, the content and your delivery. We thought it was brilliant and again would like to illustrate a huge congratulations to you. One of the best courses I have attended." The advanced course is delivered over two days and will give you enhanced sales techniques to use, insight to better team work and dealing with tough questions. This course is a perfect way to improve on current experience and ensure you are maximising every presentation and engagement opportunity. A presentation can be to a large audience, small gathering and even a one-on-one situation. We give insight, advice and real-life experiences to learn from. The learnings are key to internal and external situations. With over 25 years travel and tourism experience and having been involved in 100's of internal and client presentations, I am sure we can add value to your team. In addition I have been honoured to have been an AFTA judge for the prestigious NTIA awards. Investment cost is $1,495 per person (plus GST). This includes overnight hotel accommodation as there is group work to be completed. There are discounts for multiple attendees from one company. Dates & locations; Tuesday and Wednesday 25 & 26 June - Sydney Thursday & Friday 27 & 28 June - Melbourne Contact us today as places are limited to a maximum of 20 participants per session. hello@changingtimes.net.au PLUS we can deliver a bespoke course just for your sales and account management. Contact us to discuss your needs and our services. This course is aimed at; Retail travel agency owners Sales reps for travel suppliers Airline reps Sales reps for hotels, car hire companies etc. Account managers from travel management companies Strategic sales managers Travel technology account managers and sales managers Tourism sales Whatever your role is within the mazing global travel industry be sure to check out this course. 

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UK logistics market remains ‘prime’ destination for global investment In the first quarter of 2024, 38% of deals in the sector were cross-border, highlighting the growing interest from international investors. The rise in cross-border activity comes as overall deal activity in the sector fell marginally in Q1. Between January and March 2024, 26 transaction were completed, compared to 27 in the previous quarter. However, total disclosed deal value rose to £372 million, up from £53 million for the previous three months.

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*Press Release* LOGISTICS SECTOR PRIMED FOR FUTURE GROWTH SAYS LOGISTICS UK A new report published today and launched at Multimodal Exhibition by Logistics UK lays out the opportunity which the sector, that operates at the heart of all UK economic activity, has to drive recovery. The business group's annual Logistics Report outlines how the industry - which generates annual revenues of £1.3 trillion and contributes £185 billion to the UK's GVA performance - is cautiously optimistic for 2024 and beyond, and identifies the areas where the sector can help accelerate the economy. 38% of respondents to Logistics UK’s Industry Survey are anticipating economic improvement for 2024, compared with 2023, but as Chief Executive David Wells OBE explains, this year has been one of consolidation rather than turning the corner to growth: Logistics UK, Chief Executive, David Wells OBE said, “It is clear that our industry is still operating in challenging conditions, but the report paints a picture of a sector which is consolidating and taking steps to prepare so it can exploit the opportunities that will present themselves when the overall economy improves.  The £185 billion GVA contribution which our sector made in 2022 (the latest official figures available) is in line with the 2021 figure of £160.2 billion when other factors are taken into account, so it is too soon to say the economy is returning to growth. “Contributing £185 billion to the UK economy when the sector has been dealing with global geopolitical volatility, new trade processes, a financial recession and pressures on the supply chain caused by changing climate conditions is a great achievement. It demonstrates the sector’s resourcefulness and adaptability to keep the UK trading, and satisfy the demands of businesses and consumers alike.” The Logistics Report provides a comprehensive benchmark for the industry reflecting on the past year and identifying future trends and sentiment within the sector. It combines the latest official statistics, insight from industry experts and the findings of Logistics UK’s Industry Survey which canvassed 500 of its members to gauge industry sentiment - details and summary of the report can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ecEiizsj or you can view the full summary below.

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Looking forward to catching up with Eileen Salmon and the Memebers of the British Ports Association Lets have a chat 💬 Shape Associates Ltd  help you by Shaping 💚 Your Business 💚 Your People 💚 Your Future  #ContiniousImprovement #network #spain #connections #maritimeindustry #airport #ports #shipping #ship #logistics #maritime #cargo #sea #delivery #freight #worldwide #export #transportation #transport #import #shippingworldwide #vessel #supplychain #microsoft #team #powerapps #transportation #portoperations #digital #digitalchampion #digitalbusinesstransformation #bulkmaterialhandling #logisticssolutions #microsoft365 #offshorewindenergy #offshorewind #offshore #windenergy #offshoredrilling #offshore #aviation #aviationindustry #aviationsafety #growth #costsaving #erpsolutions #LeanSixSigma #BusinessExcellence #ProcessOptimisation #ShapeAssociates #Teamwork #Innovation #Efficiency

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Further to the finalisation of the Windsor Framework there are now scheduled, simplified changes to shipping arrangements for goods moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland – this will come into effect from 30th September 2024. The procedure for B2C and B2B shipments will be more straightforward than current rules. Review the changes and further useful information here- https://bit.ly/3RfgjJY #thewindsorframework #northernireland #eori #ukims 

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We hear this a lot - of course everything needs doing... but it all can't be done at once, not without sacrificing quality. Prioritising things in a specific order is a very important area we cover, as we focus on helping you get everything that needs doing in the following weeks... and prioritising certain things in the right order will help make a big difference to your business progression. If you want to chat about where you are and what you’re currently experiencing, then reach out and see if our 'Move the Needle' business support programme, can help you move in the right direction. We help business leaders to work smarter, more efficiently and to reach their goals. Is prioritising what you need help with? - get in touch, and we'll help you get back on track. #Movetheneedle #accountability #time #BNI #Clarity

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“Sunday worst day and autumn worst season for hospitality no-shows” - Propel The latest data from our partners at CGA by NIQ and Zonal has identified the worst times for hospo no shows. The cost to our industry is huge - £17.59bn per year in lost revenue! So how can you avoid them? Edward Christmas has some top tips. 💳 Set up pre-authentication 🙋‍♀️ Automated reminders 🚫 Make cancelling easy #hospitalitytraining #hospitalitysales #restaurantbookings #noshows

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By 2030, it is estimated that 60% of UK warehousing will be un-lettable due to non-compliance with upcoming energy efficiency standards. The demand for new and modern warehousing has never been greater, this is especially being driven by government regulations as well as consumer demand for more innovative and greater efficiencies. In our latest blog, we discuss the challenges the UK warehousing industry is facing such as news of closures, redundancies, and companies facing insolvency. However, in the midst of all of this, we also discuss the opportunities that are present for this sector to adapt and thrive. Read here: https://bit.ly/3wKV4II #Logistics #Transport #Warehousing

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Have you experienced my beautiful tea room yet? Often described by Stockton locals as Stockton’s hidden gem 💎 I honestly never get tired of seeing people’s reactions when they first find us - my very own little sanctuary from life hustle and bustle. But what’s crazy is that we still have locals passing by that didn’t realise we were here! And we’re in their local town! Whats even scarier is that we have people coming to our premises looking for the last shop who left two and a half years ago!! Stockton Town Centre is going through such a huge transformation right now, but here is a little something to get you thinking… 🙋🏻‍♀️ Do you know what current local independent retailers are available on your doorstep? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Are you conscious of where you spend your hard earned money - would you head straight to a Costa/ Starbucks for your caffeine fix or support an independent? We are creatures of habit and don’t consciously take note that where we spend our money really does matter. Change starts with us… Let’s get local money circling around our own local economy ❤️ Shopping with us, keeps 7 local people in employment, my local baker in work and maintaining other local contracts. So, if we can help with your personal or business needs in gifting or if we can help you with use of the tea room/ hospitality, you know where I am!!! 😉 #stockton #stocktonontees #localeconomy #tearoom #towncentre #independentbusiness #femalefounder

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Are you looking for a new supplier to help with your UK logistics needs? It can be challenging finding the right supplier and with logistics playing an important role in the success of your business, you'll want to ensure you're making the right choice. Our latest blog explores the key areas to consider when it comes to choosing a new logistics partner.

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You get what you pay for

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