transport

Transport tomorrow, problems today

Published: July 13, 2022

Mike Redwood examines ongoing turmoil and uncertainty in the automotive sector and the possible consequences for the leather industry.

Transport leaders demand supply chain security

Published: October 5, 2021

In an open letter published by the International Chamber of Shipping, associations and corporate leaders from throughout the global transport industry have come together to call for governments to ensure the free movement of transport workers, end travel bans and remove restrictions that continue to impact the industry.

Transport currently the greatest obstacle for tanners

Published: August 20, 2021

When asked in the latest ILM Tanner Business Confidence survey what main areas of their businesses were hit by Covid-19, and able to choose more than one option, business travel restrictions came out on top with 61% of tanners surveyed voicing their concerns.

UK could ban fur sale after Brexit

Published: December 9, 2020

British Environment Secretary George Eustice said the ban on fur sales could be in force by the end of 2021.

Spanish livestock sector warns of persistent drought

Published: November 26, 2019

The lack of rainfall is forcing some livestock farmers in South West Spain to transport water in casks, it is claimed.

Nothing to excess

Published: November 3, 2015

Sadly, classical education is rather overlooked these days, but anyone who had done no more than embark on a brief journey into classical scholarship will have learned the simple term "nothing to excess" which was inscribed along the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Inspired by Spartan culture it is a maxim whose brevity and directness was praised by Plato.

Nakara tannery workers strike for better transport

Published: July 7, 2014

According to the trade union, IndustriALL, workers at the Nakara tannery are ready to accept the wage increase negotiated between their employer and IndustriALL Global Union affiliate, Manwu, but have stood fast on their demand for transport, voting to go on an indefinite strike after coming to a deadlock on the matter.