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55% of UK freight sector plans for battery electric vehicle fleet in 5 years

1 55% of UK freight sector plans for battery electric vehicle fleet in 5 years

A new study, carried out by UK business connectivity provider for the transport and logistics sector. Neos Networks, has found that over half (55%) of UK companies are actively planning to adopt battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across their fleet in as little as five years to align with net-zero targets.

Sai Raj partners with Joloda Hydraroll to optimise air cargo loading/unloading operations for logistics companies in Kenya

2 Sai Raj partners with Joloda Hydraroll to optimise air cargo loading/unloading operations for logistics companies in Kenya

Joloda Hydraroll has partnered with Sai Raj, a fibreglass moulder, vehicle body manufacturer and conversion specialist in Kenya.

Focus on quality sees Palletforce regain ISO with glowing auditor report

3 Focus on quality sees Palletforce regain ISO with glowing auditor report

EV Cargo’s Palletforce has again excelled in its commitment to quality management, workplace health and safety and environmental management.

Tower’s latest container available for free demonstrations

4 Tower’s latest container available for free demonstrations

Tower Cold Chain’s latest product for smaller pharmaceutical shipments, the KTEvolution container offering protection, security and visibility in a small box, is now available for demonstration globally, at the company’s Centres of Excellence in the EMEA, APAC and Americas regions.

Six handling equipment essentials to maximise efficiency within your business

5 Six handling equipment essentials to maximise efficiency within your business

Supply chain issues have affected businesses in every industry, both across the UK and globally. Some experts predict the continuation of backlogs and shortages for up to at least another year as the impact of volatile global markets continues to have an effect.

Improving fleet safety using the latest AI Technology

6 Improving fleet safety using the latest AI Technology

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology mean that driver monitoring systems (DMS) are at the forefront of solutions for combatting distracted driving. A DSM is used to identify distracted driving behaviours and alert the driver in real-time so they can correct accordingly – a proactive measure to encourage safer driving habits.

Shippers still find Ocean freight booking for Shipper owned containers (SOCs) challenging: Container xChange survey

7 Shippers still find Ocean freight booking for Shipper owned containers (SOCs) challenging: Container xChange survey

Digital adoption challenges leading to a lack of transparency, visibility and trust emerge as three key struggles for container logistic companies to book shipper-owned containers according to a survey by Container xChange, the online platform for container logistics and operations.

October online sales were past their Prime. The value of e-commerce sales slumped -7.7% YOY, despite second Prime event

8 October online sales were past their Prime. The value of e-commerce sales slumped -7.7% YOY, despite second Prime event

ONS retail figures show the value of online sales in October plunged by -7.7% against the same month last year, after September’s disastrous mini-budget knocked consumer confidence. It’s going to be a cold Christmas for e-commerce, predicts ParcelHero.

Air New Zealand strengthens presence in Australia with ACP Worldwide

9 Air New Zealand strengthens presence in Australia with ACP Worldwide

ACP Worldwide Ltd is proud to be announced as GSA (General Sales Agent – Cargo) for Air New Zealand in key Australian markets including Adelaide, Hobart, Cairns and the Gold Coast.

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