Total supply chain solutions specialist Oakland International now has 100% fully electric trailers having invested in Carrier Transicold’s innovative Eco-Drive technology, fitting the system to the tractor units operating in the Oakland Distribution transport fleet. Through ongoing investment
Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has joined forces with Feed the Need Coalville to help organise the delivery of food boxes to help families in need. An independent foodbank, Feed The Need Coalville is run by
Birmingham’s Food & Drink Expo proved a solid platform for total supply chain solutions specialist Oakland International to showcase their extensive service offer and cement existing relationships and forge new associations. Oakland International is one of the leading
A community social supermarket ‘Plenty 2 Cook’ based in Coalville has grown tremendously since it began in Leicestershire just two years ago. Launched in 2021 with the help and support of family business and total supply chains solutions
As a way of offering practical help, and with the cost-of-living crisis affecting everyone in the UK, family business and total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has launched a subsidised employee Food Box scheme. Oakland International Chief
Against a backdrop of war and poverty total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International together with not-for-profit organisation Hope4 are opening doors for Ukrainian producers to access the UK retail and foodservice markets via Moldova. Having previously financed
Birmingham & Solihull RFC ‘Bees’ were delighted to hear that they had retained the sponsorship support of local family business Oakland International for the next three-years. The Bees are effectively a small business with significant overheads including energy
With sustainability top of our agenda Oakland International is delighted with employee uptake of our latest employee ‘Cycle2Work’ scheme. Offering a range of financial and health benefits, the scheme is open to all Oakland employees. Statistics indicate that
Having completed a major transition to a dedicated purpose-built hub in 2022, Oakland International’s accredited distress load management (DLM) service is continuing to enjoy increased demand with plans to expand the team over the coming year. A service
Customs clearance experts the EORI Group has launched a white label version of their CABIE (Customs and Borders Import Export) solution, a simplified customs portal for GB imports. The UK’s exit from the EU customs territory created the
Beoley First School in Redditch has enjoyed a jolly Christmas Fayre thanks to local family business Oakland International who generously sponsored the school’s Christmas Carousel. Headteacher of Beoley First School, Ben Irving, said: “This year was the first
Much has changed for children’s charity Oakland Foundation as it celebrates ten years and looks to the future. Launched by total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International, the Foundation helped formalise the company’s social focus, placing an emphasis
Oakland International has promoted Stuart Pugh to Deputy Site Operations Manager at their warehouse facility in Redditch. Previously deputy operations manager, Stuart now oversees the day-to-day operations of their ambient, frozen and chilled warehouses which encompass co-packing, direct-to-consumer
A leadership development programme launched by total supply chain solutions specialist Oakland International in early 2021 is now celebrating the Programme’s first team graduates. Working in partnership with the Brathay Trust in the Lake District, Oakland’s newest professional
Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has announced the appointment of Jas Sittre as Operations Director. Previously General Manager for transport and warehouse operations at DHL, Jas brings with him a wealth of operational experience having held
