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Zenzic announces results of industry-wide consultation on geospatial data for self-driving vehicles

1 Zenzic announces results of industry-wide consultation on geospatial data for self-driving vehicles

Zenzic, the organisation dedicated to accelerating the self-driving revolution in the UK, has released its latest report, which reveals that getting self-driving vehicles on UK roads by 2030 will require industry-wide consensus to create large-scale platforms for the collecting, processing and sharing of connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) specific mapping data.

Four Wincanton finalists in the Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

2 Four Wincanton finalists in the Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

Four members of the Wincanton staff have made it through to the final stage of the 2020 Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.

D2C logistics evolution tackles crisis head on

3 D2C logistics evolution tackles crisis head on

Of all the unknowns surrounding Covid-19 one thing is certain, its effects and legacy have changed the way people work, live and play, says SnapFulfil UK & Europe CEO, Tony Dobson.

Freight forwarders pin hopes on a trade deal despite government announcing phased transition for new border procedures

4 Freight forwarders pin hopes on a trade deal despite government announcing phased transition for new border procedures

Commenting on confirmation by the UK government of new border controls and procedures from the end of the Transition Period, the trade association for UK freight forwarders questioned whether the phased transition will succeed in giving the companies that manage cross-border trade between the UK and EU enough time to make the necessary preparations to facilitate the revised arrangements.

Thermo King and BPW announce collaboration

5 Thermo King and BPW announce collaboration

Thermo King and BPW have announced the collaboration of both companies to develop a new economical and ecological refrigerated trailer solution. 

Johnston Logistics UK handle 810% more alcohol as lockdown Britain enjoys favourite tipple

6 Johnston Logistics UK handle 810% more alcohol as lockdown Britain enjoys favourite tipple

Bonded warehousing and logistic experts Johnston Logistics UK has reported an eight-fold increase in its average throughput of wine and other alcohol during the UK’s coronavirus lockdown.

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