Pallet-Track and Ballymena-based TST Group teamed up with Women in Logistics to host an event highlighting the complexities of cross-border trade post-Brexit.
The panel was chaired by TST Group MD Maire-Claire Reid and Women in Logistics co-founder Ruth Waring, with key discussion points including the realities of cross border trade, the impact of the Windsor Framework and the opportunities for growth.
Debbie Patterson, group customs manager at TST Group, spoke about the new border rules and how businesses can make sense of Brexit and the framework, which has been implemented in stages over the last two years.
The panel, which also featured TST Group compliance manager Kelly Donnelly and UK transport manager Michelle Scott, Pamela Dennison of Fibrus and Charlene McGonagle of Henderson, shared practical, actionable insights with useful takeaways for the audience.
Pallet-Track has recently become a sponsor of Women in Logistics as it strengthens its commitment to diversity and equality in the industry and looks to support its members with overcoming Brexit-related logistics challenges.
Reid said: “Standing in our Ballymena warehouse – a place usually filled with trailers and pallets – and seeing it transformed into a space for connection, learning and shared ambition was something special. Events such as this remind us women aren’t just participating in logistics; we’re shaping its future.
“The sense of determination and curiosity that drives women across this industry is what connects us. Together, we’re changing the conversation and creating the kind of visibility and opportunity we once could only imagine.”
Freya Sangha of Pallet-Track said: “Our network member TST Group is a highly regarded expert on cross border logistics in Northern Ireland, with Maire-Claire and the team continuing to demonstrate service excellence despite the ongoing difficulties imposed by the Windsor Framework.”
She added: “We are also proud to sponsor Women in Logistics; with 56% of our senior leadership team being female, we are committed to enabling more women to access industry events, mentoring and professional development opportunities.”
