The European Emissions Trading System (ETS) is a measure to incentivise emission reduction based on market principles and allowances which have a significant commercial impact. Since its introduction in 2005, the EU’s emissions have decreased by 41%. However, there were several exceptions to the ETS (for certain industries), which has ultimately led to the ETS […]
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The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) is a government initiative that provides support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points. It’s aimed at businesses, charities, and public sector organisations to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles by helping them install charging infrastructure. We spoke to Tom Bloor, Managing […]
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The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — rose to -0.12 in January, from -0.44 in December, its highest level since last April, indicating that spare capacity across global supply chains has shrunk notably. More from […]
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With consumer expectations soaring for faster deliveries, Warehouse Operations leaders are embracing automation solutions to optimise processes. From stock reception to order dispatch, efficiency is the name of the game. To combat rising return costs, warehouses are prioritising error reduction through technologies like barcode scanning and quality control. In this month’s feature we take a […]
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EVRi is one of the UK’s largest courier companies and is heavily committed towards achieving ambitious ESG goals. The company invests in cargo bikes and is currently working in Wimbledon in London. The plans are to expand further into the UK’s capital. We spoke to Alan Dickinson, Head of Courier Operations- South at EVRi, about […]
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FEATURE Navigating the Warehouse Evolution: Automation, Workforce Shortages & increased flexibility;VIDEO UK’s Economic Engine: The Crucial Role of Express Couriers in the UK Economy;Would 2024 instability bring down logistics & supply chain?;Why is collaboration still a dirty word in logistics?;Understanding the Workplace Charging Scheme;EU’s Emission Trading Scheme: How does it impact logistics?;Couriers take on the […]
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Express couriers are a vital part of the UK’s economy. A report by York Aviation suggests that UK companies of all sizes and across multiple industry sectors are highly dependent upon the availability of a fast and reliable international express courier service. We spoke to Matthew Ware, CEO at CFL, about the role of express […]
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Comment from Sam Colley, CEO of Pod Group. Read more about what the logistics industry expects in 2024 and beyond in our January magazine here. The transformative potential of IoT (Internet of Things) track and trace devices in the logistics sector over the coming five years is both exhilarating and promising. The evolution of IoT […]
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In an era defined by technological advancement and interconnected systems, the manufacturing industry is embracing digital transformation to fuel unprecedented efficiency and productivity. However, this evolution is accompanied by profound and growing cybersecurity challenges. Kory Daniels, CISO at Trustwave shared with us how the sector is fighting the challenge. ‘The sector’s extensive repositories of intellectual […]
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ArrowXL, the UK’s largest and longest established two-person home delivery specialist, has been awarded a contract by AJ Products UK, the workplace furniture & equipment supplier, to store and deliver over 800 orders a month to workplaces across the UK. Goods will be delivered from AJ Products’ Swedish warehouse to the ArrowXL Wigan depot where they will […]
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