How the Industry is Improving the Mental Health of Drivers
A recent survey revealed that nearly one-half of logistics companies worldwide have seen a rise in mental health issues since Brexit. This statistic is concerning, so industry leaders and mental health experts have provided tips for improving drivers’ mental health. Work Stress The mental health charity known as “Mind” conducted research that showed that
The History and Advancement of Containerization
The roots of containerization began in the ’50s and were spearheaded by the American entrepreneur Malcolm McLean. Malcolm was looking for ways to get cargo loaded onto vessels quickly and efficiently. No one knew that by 2022, container shipping would be responsible for 90% of non-bulk cargo! 35 Years of Supplying IT Solutions In
What Will the Eco-Friendly Truck Parks of the Future Look Like
While considering that climate change is a potential looming threat, a leading European company focusing on truck drivers and fleet operators has unveiled a look at a possible truck park of the future. An Eco-Friendly Vision The UK government’s 2040 ban on diesel-based truck production and the UN’s target to secure a global net-zero
Research Shows Mobile Robot Market Continues To Grow
Exciting new research from the market intelligence firm Interact Analysis shows some surprising results regarding mobile robots. Robot revenues and shipments grew quite a bit compared to the previous year. This comes even with pandemic delays in commissioning and postponed projects. Let’s take a closer look at what this could mean for the logistics industry.
Freight Association Seeks to Inspire the Next Generation
The freight trade association, representing the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics sector, is launching an inspiring campaign. The campaign’s purpose is to encourage members to coordinate with schools to promote logistics careers. Before its launch, there weren’t any specific efforts to encourage students to consider careers working in the forwarding and supply chain. The
Article 16 of The Northern Ireland Protocol and How It Can Affect The Logistics Industry
Many people fear the UK government may soon trigger Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol. So, what does this mean? Article 16 allows the UK or EU to take safeguard measures if either side thinks the deal creates severe problems. So, will using these emergency eject maneuvers generate more problems than it solves? Read
The Benefits Digitalization Brings to the Supply Chain
When it comes to digitalization, there’s no doubt that it brings more efficiency to every industry. But it’s completely changing the game in the logistics industry. When done correctly, digitalization improves customer experience and overall customer satisfaction. However, some companies are still holding back, most likely because supply chains mainly operate behind the scenes. Most
UK Presses for Driver Visas to Ease Supply Chain Issues
Recently, Logistics UK urged the government to take another look at its decision not to grant temporary work visas. In July, temporary work visas were requested for EU HGV drivers due to pressure on its supply chain because of the low numbers of available delivery drivers. Read on to learn more. Mounting Pressure The
How the 2030 Fossil Fuel Ban Will Affect the Freight Industry
This summer, the UK government announced that it will end the sale of all petrol and diesel cars by 2030. The phase-out date is part of a larger ten-point plan to tackle harmful emissions and is claimed to be creating 250,000 jobs. However, not everyone views this as a good thing. Read on to learn
Preventing Delayed and Damaged Goods
The pandemic and its related lockdowns have caused online shopping sales to skyrocket across the globe. For example, online sales have risen 50% from February to April 2020 – making them 30% of all UK sales. With this massive rise in online shopping, there is much pressure on the logistics industry. Suppliers need to keep