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Descartes named top provider of Cloud-based TMS solutions

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce has been named in ARC Advisory Group’s Transportation Management Systems Global Market Research (2024 – 2029) report as the leading provider of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud-based hosting services for transportation management systems (TMS) and also...

GB trade with Northern Ireland tumbles after tougher post-Brexit rules kick in

New UK Government figures show a developing crisis in trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK as 10.8 per cent of retailers completely stopped sending goods to Northern Ireland in June. Almost three in 10 (29.6 per cent) of transport and storage sector companies say their volumes...

The challenge of sustainability and resilience in supply chains

Companies today face the challenge of making their supply chains both sustainable and resilient. At first glance, these goals seem to contradict each other. But with the right approach, they can reinforce each other, according to Bernhard Schmaldienst, Senior Director Transport Execution and Visibility Products, Transporeon. On the one hand,...

Stay ahead of regulations with Logistics UK’s transport manager conferences  

Anyone responsible for keeping commercial vehicle fleets compliant, safe and efficient is urged to join Logistics UK this autumn for the 25th anniversary of its industry-leading series of Transport Manager conferences. With ten events taking place across the country plus a virtual event, the conferences provide operators with the latest...

Park Mark Freight awarded to J23 Truck Stop

The J23 Truck Stop facility operated by J23 Truck Stop has been awarded the Park Mark Freight award. This award recognises that the parking and driver facilities in place actively help to deter crime and reduce the fear of crime at all times within lorry parking areas. This is a...

Sapphire Vehicle Services rolls out new London depot

Independent truck workshop chain Sapphire Vehicle Services is bringing its top-class 24/7 back-up to operators in South London – and offering job opportunities to ambitious technicians. Sapphire’s new Charlton workshop offers a full range of inspection, maintenance and repair services for trucks and vans of all makes, around the clock....

Queclink discusses fleet data sourcing

Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, will be addressing the importance of an effective fleet data strategy at the Telematics & Connected Mobility Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company’s UK Sales Director, Vernon Bonser, will join a panel of industry experts for the discussion –...

Major utility provider puts trust in Isuzu

Ilkeston-based utility contractor, Trust Utility Management, has taken delivery of two new Isuzu N75.190(E) tippers from local dealer t.i.m. Commercials in a conquest deal, which sees the Isuzu trucks replace another manufacturer’s brand in the 80-strong mixed commercial vehicle fleet. Mounted with robust tipper bodies from Brooks Engineering, they will...

Navigating the road to net zero for final-mile deliveries with EVs

For commercial fleets across the globe, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) is no longer in the realm of experimentation; it’s now a mission-critical priority, writes Gary Taylor, Vice President of Fleet Solutions in EMEA, Descartes And with regulatory deadlines approaching and pressure from customers and stakeholders alike increasing, fleet operators...

Fleet communication upgrades that reduce operational costs

Communication efficiency is a key factor in reducing costs and improving operational flow in the transport and logistics industry. Fleet managers across the UK are continually seeking ways to enhance connectivity while reducing overheads. As fleets expand and routes become more complex, the need for a robust, scalable communication system...

Digital document storage tips for transport fleet managers

Managing transport operations involves a heavy volume of digital paperwork, from delivery notes and maintenance logs to insurance and compliance documentation. With so much to organise, it’s easy for digital archives to become bloated and difficult to navigate. Without a solid strategy in place, managing digital records can become a...

Queclink introduces new asset and cargo tracking solution

Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched an asset and cargo monitoring tool for the logistics and material handling marketplace. The robust and compact Bluetooth beacon boasts advanced tracking, easy installation and long-life battery, making it ideal for a wide range of management and...