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UK policy and early movers can play a significant role in unleashing finance to decarbonise the UK freight transport sector

1 UK policy and early movers can play a significant role in unleashing finance to decarbonise the UK freight transport sector

The end of project report by the Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network, suggests several ways to overcome the chicken-and-egg problems associated with decarbonising road, rail and maritime freight transport.

Manufacturing & Logistics IT October 2023 edition

2 Manufacturing & Logistics IT October 2023 edition

The October 2023 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT magazine features a Special Technology Report looking, in depth, at the latest developments in the world of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Voice-directed Picking.

Also included is a ‘Cover Story’: With automotive supply chains stabilising, focus on sustainability expected to rise back up automakers’ agendas.

Descartes unveils enhanced solutions and integrations at its Routing, Mobile and Telematics Innovation Forum

3 Descartes unveils enhanced solutions and integrations at its Routing, Mobile and Telematics Innovation Forum

Descartes Systems Group unveiled several new developments to customers at its 2023 Innovation Forum for Routing, Mobile & Telematics, which expand the capabilities of its routing, mobile and telematics solution suite for fleet operators.

Knowles Logistics puts apprentice Luke on course-rewarding career

4 Knowles Logistics puts apprentice Luke on course-rewarding career

From a young age Luke Pacey always knew he wanted to work with vehicles. So he was delighted when March-based Knowles Logistics offered him an apprenticeship as a Heavy Vehicle Workshop Technician.

XPO Logistics chosen as specialist transport partner for Ryze Hydrogen in UK and Ireland

5 XPO Logistics chosen as specialist transport partner for Ryze Hydrogen in UK and Ireland

XPO, the provider of sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has been selected by net zero pioneer Ryze Hydrogento be Ryze’s sole transporter of clean hydrogen in the UK and Ireland.

Nauto launches new telematics solution, consolidating AI-powered fleet safety, risk and operations in a single solution

6 Nauto launches new telematics solution, consolidating AI-powered fleet safety, risk and operations in a single solution

Nauto has introduced new telematics capabilities offering visibility into vehicle tracking, utilisation, misuse and maintenance planning.

SAFEEN Group and SOCAR sign strategic MoU to collaborate on maritime and shipping sector in Azerbaijan

7 SAFEEN Group and SOCAR sign strategic MoU to collaborate on maritime and shipping sector in Azerbaijan

SAFEEN Group, part of AD Ports Group, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) to collaborate on a number of areas across Azerbaijan’s maritime and shipping sectors.

Logistics UK celebrates becoming a government approved apprenticeship provider

8 Logistics UK celebrates becoming a government approved apprenticeship provider

Logistics UK has been Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register (APAR) approved and is now able to provide government-funded apprenticeship training.

AI clears the way for faster customs clearance for UPS customers

9 AI clears the way for faster customs clearance for UPS customers

UPS customers shipping to the European Union can now start using an AI-powered, in-house tool to automatically generate customs codes, demystifying a critical piece of doing business with Europe.

Automation helps Mercadona get fresh produce from field to store within 24 hours

10 Automation helps Mercadona get fresh produce from field to store within 24 hours

Mercadona, the grocery retailer in Spain and Portugal, partnered with Cimcorp, a pioneer in robotic handling solutions, to implement an automated intralogistics system at its distribution center in San Isidro, Spain.

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