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Transport Regulation and Legislation

28/07/2016

As you can imagine, there are numerous steps required to get products safely and securely transported from one location to another. Throughout the entire process, the safety of not only the products being moved, but also staff involved, is paramount. In such a diverse and important area in the logistics industry, there are a number of strict transport regulations t... Read more

How We Uphold the Chain of Responsibility

28/07/2016

At Silk Contract Logistics, our number one focus is safety. Without dedicated safety procedures, our gears would not turn, our employees would feel unsafe and we would not have a happy, welcoming workplace culture. We always want employees to return home to their families after a job well done. Safety in the industrial workplace does not come organically, though. ... Read more

New SOLAS Regulations – How do They Affect Us?

28/07/2016

You may or may not be aware that as of July 1st, new amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) were put into action. After reviewing and revising the current regulations, the International Maritime Organisation implemented specific changes designed to increase safety levels when it comes to shipping goods across waters, thereby a... Read more