baxter-freight

Baxter achieves ethical business standard

Nottingham-based Baxter Freight has achieved B Corp Certification for balancing commercial success with positive social and environmental impact. This certification places Baxter Freight among a growing community of more than 10,300 B Corp Certified businesses worldwide, and over 2,700 within the UK, meeting verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Baxter aims to lead a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. It says that, for the ... [+]

Freight chief calls for industry to take the lead on Scope 3 emissions

Following warnings ahead of the COP30 global environmental summit that overshooting the 1.5°C target is now inevitable,chairman of UK logistics company Baxter Freight, Ian Baxter says that the logistics and supply chain sector must take the lead on cutting global carbon emissions. While many organisations are addressing their direct (Scope 1 ... [+]

Plan now to avoid delays after Regime 42 changes, urges forwarder

Coming changes to the law that will prevent non-EU companies from using limited tax representation in France under Customs Regime 42 should not stop UK businesses from trading, says Baxter Freight associate director for customs and compliance, Chris Roome.However, for UK businesses moving goods into the EU under Delivered Duty ... [+]

Iran unlikely to close Strait of Hormuz, says forwarder

It is very unlikely that Iran would try to close the shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, says Ian Baxter, founder of freight forwarder Baxter Freight. He says it would probably provoke a strong military response from the US and its allies. Moreover, it would harm the interests of Iran’s ... [+]

Baxter Freight seeks solutions architects

Nottingham forwarder Baxter Freight has launched a recruitment campaign to increase account manager numbers by 40% in 2024. In the ten years since it was founded, Baxter Freight says the logistics industry has evolved significantly and, particularly after Brexit, complexity has increased substantially. In response, it has strengthened its customer-facing account manager ... [+]

Baxter reaches 100 employees, with more to come

Nottingham-based Baxter Freight says its workforce has reached 100 people for the first time. The business saw a net increase of 30 people this year. The company expects to increase its account management team from 30 to 75 over the next 12 months and predicts it will reach 150 people by ... [+]

Baxter Freight sees profit surge

Nottingham-based Baxter Freight has increased half-year turnover from £7.7m to £12.9m and is expecting an annual figure of at least £28m for 2021, £10m above last year. The record year results were achieved despite the effects of Covid and Brexit. Baxter Freight is now progressing its Fast Forward growth plan, projecting turnover ... [+]

Baxter promotes seven in growth drive

Nottingham-based Baxter Freight has made seven internal promotions to facilitate a recruitment drive to increase employee numbers by almost a third to over 100. It has appointed Lorraine Sutcliffe as director, head of HR to spearhead expansion plans including an organisational restructure. The sales department grows with three internal promotions: Rebecca Boulter ... [+]

New look for Baxter Freight base

Nottingham-based forwarder Baxter Freight has completed the expansion and refurbishment of its headquarters. A coffee house makes for an impactful welcome area, with barista-quality drinks and a custom-made pavilion, all to a modern Scandinavian design. A new lounge area allows employees to take a break or catch up with colleagues in a ... [+]

New recruit for Baxter Freight

Nottingham-based Baxter Freight has appointed Luke Braddow as its new UK operations manager. His  role involves working with Baxter Freight’s network of long-term partners and suppliers for the UK and Ireland. Baxter Freight continues has meanwhile embraced remote working to remain operational during the lockdown. With the help of video conferencing ... [+]

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