The youth today seem to be split into two firm categories. The screen-zombies who spend the majority of their time on their phones and Xboxes, obsessed with reaching the next game level or getting more likes on Instagram. And the switched on, inspired kids who have used the internet to educate themselves and are passionate about shaping the world they …
Read More >>One Of The Many Perks Of The Job…
Last week I had the privilege of being invited to go to Birmingham Airport for a “behind the scenes” tour of Qatar Airways. It’s quite exciting times for Birmingham Airport. Over the last few years they have made some massive progress. They now operate two flights a day to Dubai with Emirates on their A380 Airbus, the super jumbo double …
Read More >>Cargo, Containers & Craziness: Thinking Outside Of The Box
The other day I was on the phone and the signal was terrible. Breaking up and cutting out every few sentences. After a few failed attempts, the lady I was speaking to told me to hold on… There was some shuffling, a click and a thud… then the signal was perfectly clear. She explained that the office she was working …
Read More >>Have You Ever Tried To Move A Jet Engine?
I don’t know about you, but I get pretty excited about anything to do with big transport vehicles. Whether it’s boats, trucks, planes or even trains, I just love seeing what men can build and how it changes and shapes the world. Making everywhere and everything in it so much more accessible. So you can understand why I found this …
Read More >>Did You Hear What They’re Saying About You?
As you know, I travel a lot. My job takes me to all four corners of the globe. From Amsterdam to Beijing, Doha to the USA. I love this part of my job. But those of you who travel will know it can take it’s toll. Over the last 25 years I’ve discovered that there are three key things I …
Read More >>Cargo, Containers & Craziness – Going Behind Enemy Lines
Earlier this month I had an enquiry about delivering in excess of 20 x 40ft containers filled with water irrigation systems, water butts and tanks. Now, this might not seem unusual. Afterall, we deliver all kinds of cargo from noodle sauce to Rolls Royce jet engines all the time. But this one was a little different. It wasn’t the cargo …
Read More >>The Life of a Freight Forwarder
There’s nothing quite like the life of a freight forwarder. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you’ll know all about the jet setting, travel and excitement it brings. But did you also know that as freight forwarders, we have magical powers too? I’m only kidding of course, but it would be handy! I think if we wrote …
Read More >>How Is Millennium Cargo Preparing For Brexit?
With Brexit just a month away, I thought it was time to let our clients know what we’re doing to prepare for the big change. The honest answer is, it’s kind of hard to prepare for something, when you don’t know what it is you’re supposed to prepare for! Until there is an agreement in place, or a No-Deal Brexit …
Read More >>Bigger Isn’t Always Better
I’ve just returned from an eye-opening trip to Doha in Qatar. Not your usual holiday destination, but I wasn’t there for a jolly. As you know I am passionate about building relationships with suppliers and other forwarders all around the world. It’s these personal relationships that help me to hand pick who we work with end ensure that your cargo …
Read More >>Cargo, Containers & Craziness – The Big Noodle Sauce Stalemate
Over the last few years it has become much easier for people to access the goods available to them overseas. With the likes of Alibaba and Made In China.Com pretty much anyone can source what they need and import it. This is great. It means more business for the suppliers, more opportunities for the buyers, more products for consumers and …
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