by admin | Sep 3, 2025 | Blog
Many years back, I worked with a lad who could suck the energy out of a room faster than a dodgy air con unit. Didn’t matter how well things were going – we could’ve had record bookings, smooth shipments, and a fridge full of cold beer – but the minute he...
by admin | Aug 27, 2025 | Blog
Had one of those quick, off-the-cuff chats the other day. You know the type – nothing too deep, bit of small talk, football, weather… and then a passing comment that stuck with me. It was about someone we both knew – a mutual contact who’s been doing well...
by admin | Aug 22, 2025 | Blog
Every year without fail, we go away as a famly. Two weeks, somewhere hot where I can put my feet up and enjoy the sun on my face and a beer in my hand. It’s the one time I properly switch off. No emails. No calls. No freight. Just sun, sangria and some serious...
by admin | Aug 14, 2025 | Blog
The other day I was chatting with a mate who’s creeping up on her 40th birthday. She laughed and said “Chadd… I’m not sure if I’m just becoming more intolerant as I get older… or if people are actually becoming more incompetent.” I told her it’s...
by admin | Aug 6, 2025 | Blog
Ever been stranded on an island? I haven’t – but I nearly was last week when I found myself legging it off Mersea Island before the sea swallowed the road whole. As you know, last week I made the long journey from Birmingham down to Felixstowe to meet some...
by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | Blog
You won’t believe this… In 38 years of working in freight, I’ve only ever been on a vessel once. I know – sounds mad, doesn’t it? Especially when you think about what I do for a living. I’ve spent nearly four decades moving containers across the globe....
