Well, summer is
almost over... the temperatures were
coming down but all of a sudden we get hit with another 25 deg C., and
for those of you that know me you will be well aware how much i like
the heat... Bring on the cooler months!!
As fuel prices continue
to fluctuate and in an unstable market, Huelin-Renouf Shipping announce
they have bought a new ship and are adding a second to offer
a
daily service to Guernsey and Jersey. I wish them the best of
luck as this is a brave move.
Whilst contemplating what
more i could write i consulted the Boss and was told to add... "You
have a beautiful wife", so here on the Lucas Freight blog is that
statement... can you see the balding thumb print...?
I hear on
the grape vine that a couple of the larger UK based firms have changed
local agents and one has even set up its own operation.... as with most
cargo to the Islands the big contracts are fought over and for one it
was obviously still too expensive as they now have their own presence
on the island. Cost always seems to be a problem not only to the
carriers but to the public as well, but on an island where a mechanics
labour rate is in the region of £ 50 per hour i
struggle to see
how these sort of rates are accepted but when it comes to physically
moving an item from a UK address all the way to Guernsey (or vice
versa) we can receive comments like, "ooh, that's expensive",
or, "really, i thought
it would be less than that!"
for close to £ 50 we can move 10 Kgs from anywhere in the
UK...
this includes, collecting, handling / transiting at UK hub, trucking to
the ferry port, handling again, shipping to Guernsey (or
Jersey),
handling, AND local delivery...
Adam - Lucas Freight Ltd., Guernsey.
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blog@lucasfreight.com 29th October 2009 Steaming ahead in to Christmas, only 56 sleeps to go. Are you all prepared? Have you posted early or made alternative arrangements for moving your normal postal items through a reliable freight company rather than the Royal Mail? For those of you with smaller items this may not be an option. I do hope that the workers in the UK realise that they may be shooting themselves in the foot. The more chances they give to the Customer to find a different route the more likely it is going to happen and then that client will not return. Even as a small forwarder such as ourselves has been approached to see what we could offer and for the larger postal item its not far away. If we can do it as a small company i can imagine that the larger players in the small parcel market would find it easier and cheaper and therefore very tempting.... As for the Guernsey Post situation, i must say that i would have to agree with the people that are wanting to keep the postal service as it is. If the service is opened up to alternatives then they will indeed cherry pick the more profitable services leaving only the high cost routes. Guernsey has lately been saying to keep things local, well the GPO is local is it not (please correct me if you know its owned by a Russian Billionaire or similar) lets keep hold of the things that actually make money, regulate them extensively to keep on their toes but don't try and kill what is currently making the island money, we need it too much! Adam - Lucas Freight Ltd., Guernsey. 31st August 2009 (Bank Holiday Monday) 11th June 2009 I cant believe its
been 6 months
since I have done this... well, recession and all that how are we all
coping? Luckily I cant say we are feeling the pinch (touch wood).
The freight business seems to have become a little more
aggressive in Guernsey,
where once it was a live and let live situation.
11th
Dec 2008Weather Page / Twitter feed. I would like to thank www.gyweather.com for allowing us to use their data on our site... its a really excellent addition and used a great deal by us in the office. Memo to self, I must try and come here more often and post about the Guernsey freight industry or what is happening around the islands. Whilst I think of it,... ever thought about taking photography more seriously but were afraid of the well established clubs or don't have an expensive digital SLR, well look no further... www.cleverdicc.com. its a great little club that doesn't take itself too seriously and its members don't either, fun, a beer or two or just put the world to rights... have a look or send an e-mail, they will be only too willing to let you know the in's and out's. Adam - Lucas Freight Ltd., Guernsey. It is becoming quite a regular thing for me at the moment to find i have an e-mail saying someone has posted a message here... only to find its a spam message selling pills and potions. Is it me or does anyone else wonder if these spams actually gain any business, surely everyone knows not to use the links and buy from these obscure companies?? Adam - Lucas Freight Ltd., Guernsey. 3rd Nov 2008 Hi All Well where was that long warm summer i was hoping for... your guess is as good as mine... Well its been a long time since i have posted anything.. sorry... however.. have a look at the following site. On many occasions, far too many to mention, we get asked what happens to a shipment, how long does it take etc... well this must be one of the most interesting experiments i have seen that will help remove the mystery around a containers movement. Hope this will prove interesting for you all... Adam - Lucas Freight Ltd., Guernsey.25th May 2008 Hi All I plan to send out a news letter every so often and also direct people to our site and blog. The website should hopefully be kept up to date with new pictures and reviews etc. I had been planning to do this for some time however best laid plans and all that... If you wish to subscribe to it please e-mail me at lucasnews@lucasfreight.com let me know what you would like to see / hear about. Fingers crossed for a long warm summer.. Adam - Lucas Freight Ltd., Guernsey.
24th April 2008 I was trying to think when to start this 'new' blog... now i think is perfect timing... With just having our local island wide elections there are many new faces that have been elected to the 'Deputy' post. Good for Guernsey?? I think so, new face = new ideas, new energy and a new and different perspective. With the introduction of "Zero-10" TAX in Guernsey this year, we, as will ALL other "employing" companies in Guernsey, have to be looking for more business due to the extra burden placed on us to fill the local "Black Hole", with increases to Social Security, Road Tax added to fuel (inflationary due to extra costs on delivering goods to consignees) no Tax allowance increases, increased Capital Expenditure for a considerable amount of major projects locally, forgotten in the past like runway repairs / extensions, quay repairs, new cranes?? and all financed by what ?? who knows..... These new faces will have a massive learning curve ahead of them... GOOD LUCK Ladies and Gentlemen! Adam - Lucas Freight Ltd., Guernsey.
27th Jan 2008 Well, it only seems like a few weeks ago that we changed the look of the website, added this "blog" area.... and here we are nearly 5 months later, not good for a blog... sorry!! No real news or pictures yet.. just the usual thing affecting the freight industry as a whole, fuel increases and general rate increases. Not a great deal that can be done but the two major shipping lines in to the Channel Islands have done a good job of keeping their increases below RPI / Cost of Living, how? who knows... good for the Customers at the end of the day though... With the introduction of "Zero-10" TAX in Guernsey this year, we, as will ALL other "employing" companies in Guernsey, have to be looking for more business due to the extra burden placed on us to fill the local "Black Hole", with increases to Social Security, Road Tax added to fuel (inflationary due to extra costs on delivering goods to consignees) no Tax allowance increases, increased Capital Expenditure for a considerable amount of major projects locally, forgotten in the past like runway repairs / extensions, quay repairs, new cranes?? and all financed by what ?? who knows..... Its an absolute definite that for small Guernsey Companies 2008 will be a testing time... Adam - Lucas Freight Ltd., Guernsey. 21st September 2007 Cor! Well done
to Lucas, them, for their part in setting up the Bagabattery
recycling scheme. Old
We have never done anything like this before. We will try and provide interesting news & views relating to the freight world not only around Guernsey but all over the Channel Islands and world wide.... your input would also be appreciated, you never know you might even get published... any contributions via e-mail marking "Blog" in the subject. There will be links, pictures and interesting details... we hope that you tune in every so often... Adam - Lucas Freight Ltd., Guernsey. 29th August 2007Lucas Freight and ecomundi launced their local " bagabattery" scheme to encourage Islanders to recycle their used / flat Alakiline batteries. Adam - Lucas Freight Ltd., Guernsey. |
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