Fri 21 March – Heathrow Airport Closure
The fire at a nearby power station, which caused a significant power outage across Heathrow airport, has resulted in major disruption with all flights cancelled. The airport is to remain shut until midnight. PML Seafrigo, whose facilities are unaffected by the fire, is extending an offer to those whose freight is impacted by the situation, providing a […]
PML Seafrigo Wins Prestigious Business Service Partner of the Year Award
London, PML Seafrigo, a leading provider of logistics solutions for temperature-controlled goods, has been named Business Service Partner of the Year at the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) Fresh Awards 2024. The prestigious event took place on Friday evening at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London. The highly coveted award recognizes PML Seafrigo’s commitment to […]
PML Seafrigo Shortlisted for Prestigious FPC Fresh Award
PML Seafrigo has been named a finalist for the coveted FPC Fresh Awards. The company is in the running for the Business Service Partner award, sponsored by Dole Plc Total Produce. The nomination recognizes PML Seafrigo’s outstanding contributions and dedication to the fresh produce sector. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation […]
Seafrigo Appoints Mike Parr as CEO of PML Seafrigo UK & Ireland
Approaching one year since Seafrigo acquired PML – the UK’s leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider for perishable goods – former PML managing director Mike Parr is taking over the reins as CEO of PML Seafrigo UK and Ireland. The announcement follows a reorganisation of the PML Seafrigo management team which also sees Ryan […]
Latest Blow To Fresh Produce Imports
The latest announcement regarding the introduction of new fixed charges on imports of fresh produce and plants is yet another blow to the already fragile fresh produce sector which has already been hit by so many additional costs and challenges due to the post-Brexit border control plans. The common user charge (CUC) is effectively another […]
PML Seafrigo Poised For Growth
Following the recent announcement that PML is now part of the Seafrigo Group, Seafrigo Regional CEO Jason Spencer-Knox and PML Seafrigo Director Mike Parr shed more light on the acquisition and its significance for clients seeking a global logistics chain solution for perishable goods. With Seafrigo enjoying a 47-year heritage, and PML celebrating its 20th […]
PML Seafrigo named finalist for FPC Fresh Awards 2023
PML Seafrigo is delighted to share that the company has been named among the finalists for the Fresh Produce Consortium’s (FPC) Fresh Awards 2023, not just once but twice! The team is in the running for the Business Service Partner award, while our very own Joseph Sanders (Seafreight Operations Clerk) is up for the Rising Star […]
Operation Brock is back – FROM TONIGHT!
Kent County Council has confirmed that the Brock traffic management scheme will be reinstated overnight on Thursday, 13th July. With the highest passenger numbers since before the pandemic booked to cross the channel in July and August on ferries from Dover and trains through Le Shuttle, the contraflow at the heart of the Brock traffic […]
Seafrigo acquires Perishable Movements Limited (PML)
Seafrigo acquires specialist UK-headquartered forwarder Perishable Movements Limited (PML) Le Havre, France: Seafrigo has acquired the specialist UK-headquartered forwarder Perishables Movements Limited (PML); with the formal signing of the deal taking place in London on July 10th 2023. Effective immediately, all PML employees will join the Seafrigo Group which will provide the group with a […]
Logistics and supply chain solutions for temperature-sensitive goods continue to experience challenging conditions post covid.
The sector has witnessed escalating prices in air freight which are proving crippling for some businesses. Charges at Heathrow have increased at a rate which is out of kilter with any other UK airport, while the standard of service declines. For example, it costs £880 to offload a four-tonne pallet from the aircraft onto an […]
