eFREIGHT Autonomous, a consortium of experts in commercial vehicles and automotive technology, has secured funding and support from the UK Government and industry through the CAM Pathfinder Feasibility Studies (FS) Competition delivered by Innovate UK and Zenzic. One of 14 projects selected through the competition, eFREIGHT Autonomous will explore the role of autonomous heavy goods […]
Month: August 2025
Why AI Will Make Supply Chain Jobs More Powerful?
By 2030 AI will make supply chain planning jobs more powerful, writes Jonathan Jackman (pictured, below), Regional VP at Kinaxis. Forget the doomsayers. AI is going to make supply chain planners’ jobs simpler and more strategic. AI is transforming supply chain planning. Yet what does this mean for the planners? Will they be replaced by ever […]
Reusing Straps Compromises Transport Safety
Mosca GmbH, a manufacturer of straps, and twelve other European companies in the ‘Project Alliance Strapping’ (PAS) are warning of potential risks when reusing strapping. Reuse can lead to significant material weakness, particularly at welded joints, which directly affects transport safety on european roads. This has been confirmed by recent independent studies. In light of […]
Optimising Yard Loading – A Refreshed Overview
Speedpac, a prominent third-party logistics and contract packaging provider, has significantly upgraded its loading operations through the deployment of a Hörmann Transdek Vehicle-to-Ground (V2G) yard lift at its Wellingborough facility. The lift was introduced in response to a substantial new contract requiring the rapid loading and unloading of double-deck trailers and other types of fleet […]
Online Deliveries Could Grind to a Halt
The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by cutting-edge technological advancements and a shifting automotive landscape. However, it’s not just the technology that’s evolving – the roles that support this vital sector are also at a crossroads. While many positions remain essential today, some are at risk of disappearing entirely. New data from Nationwide […]
Ultra-cold Fruit Storage Efficiency Boost
AR Racking, a global supplier of industrial storage systems, has strengthened its position with the recent renovation and expansion of the drive-in racking system for FruitMasters, one of the largest fresh fruit operators in the Netherlands. Thanks to the expertise and support of Begra, AR Racking’s official distributor in the region, the capacity and efficiency […]
Global Logistics Shake-Up: Pentagon Joins JAS
Pentagon Freight Services has announced it is joining global logistics giant JAS Worldwide, marking a major milestone in the company’s 50-year journey as a specialist freight forwarder. The acquisition represents a strategic step forward for both organisations and is set to strengthen JAS’s capabilities across key industry verticals. A New Chapter for Pentagon The announcement, […]
AI-driven Forklift Safety Solution for Pallet Network
Pallet-Track has developed an innovative solution to forklift safety after partnering with Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Cloud. The Wolverhampton-based pallet network has partnered with Samsara to develop a bespoke AI tracking solution for its fleet of forklift trucks – claimed to be the first of its kind in the UK. Pallet-Track has […]
Logistics UK CEO Steps Down
David Wells OBE, Chief Executive of business group Logistics UK will step down from his role at the end of July. Wells notified the President early in the new year of his intention to step down and a process is underway to find his replacement. Wells who joined Logistics UK in 2009 as Finance Director […]
AI Fleet Platform Launches in UK
Motive, an AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, today announced its launch in the United Kingdom. With the opening of a new London office and the appointment of regional vice president, Nyanya Joof, Motive will bring its AI-powered solutions for Driver Safety, Fleet Management, and Workforce Management to businesses in the UK with complex physical operations. The […]