Understanding empty running
At IPP, we’re committed to reducing empty running and working closely with our logistics partners and customers to remove empty miles from their transport operations. Here, we take a closer look at the harmful effects of empty running and provide recommendations for reducing this practice through data, optimisation and collaboration.
Reinforcing circularity, transparency and sustainability this World Environment Day
World Environment Day 2025 is a reminder that sustainability must be more than ambition – it must be actionable, visible, and accountable. At IPP, this is embedded in how we operate every single day. From the way we design our pooling network to the choices we make around efficiency and reuse, our closed-loop pooling model already reflects the values that World Environment Day promotes: reducing environmental impact, prioritising reuse over waste, and designing systems that keep resources in use longer.
Be ready for the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) aims to reduce packaging waste and promote sustainability across the European market. It applies to all relevant packaging types — including both consumer and industrial packaging, such as pallets, crates, and other load carriers.
Eco-boost as IPP puts sustainability front and centre
An eco-minded team member at IPP UK&I has boosted his green credentials.
Plastic Pallets vs. Wood Pallets – Advantages and Disadvantages
With more than 130 years of carrier service experience, it is safe to say we know what we are talking about, at IPP, when it comes to pallets.
ISPM 15: The IPP Guide
This guide will give you all the information you need to know about ISPM 15 and heat treated pallets. This is the regulation that requires heat treatment for wooden pallets, also known as pest control. ISPM 15 pallet regulations will apply to all wooden pallets and boxes. Read on to learn all about ISPM 15.