EVs Adoption Depends On A Collaborative Approach

The transition to EVs is one of the biggest challenges the logistics industry has faced. It seems to be slow but organisations are determined to make it work. What is the role of logistics operators, software providers, retailers and the government? We spoke to Will White, Global Head of Sustainability at last-mile delivery specialist, Stuart, […]

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Cardinal Global Logistics Scales Customs Bureau with Descartes e-Customs™ Solution

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Cardinal Global Logistics (Cardinal), the world’s largest employee-owned logistics business, has scaled its Customs Bureau using the Descartes e-Customs™ solution. Through digitisation enabled by Descartes e-Customs, Cardinal has grown from manually processing 1,000 customer entries per month three years […]

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ULEZ! How the new expansion is affecting logistics operations

The expansion of ULEZ in London has dominated the news for the last couple of months. With it many businesses have struggled to understand how it will impact their operations and most importantly, what changes they would need to implement. We spoke to Peter Golding g, Managing Director at FleetCheck, about ULEZ, how companies are responding and what […]

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Embracing the Green Revolution in Logistics and Supply Chain

The green revolution is everywhere but how ready is the logistics and supply chain industry? There are many things that need to be done and one of them will include supporting suppliers. The task is not easy and in this feature we are exploring how companies can help their suppliers understand the costs and benefits […]

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Slow Lane: Is the green transport transition happening too slow?

Raising awareness of the possibilities of cargo bikes and sustainable transportation is hard work. One of the people who knows how hard this can be is Daniel Bianco, Transport Planner in the Transport Behaviour Change Team for Brighton & Hove City Council. We speak about the initiatives the city has undergone, how hard it is […]

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Leading mattress specialist Otty sleeps easy with new ArrowXL contract

ArrowXL the UK’s largest and longest established two-person home delivery specialist, has entered into a new contract with mattress and sleep accessory specialist OTTY Sleep to support their storage and delivery requirements for the next 2 years. The business partnership will see ArrowXL provide a full-service supply chain solution, including warehousing and delivery for the […]

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VIDEO Maritime Enters A Mediocre Growth Period With Lower Spending

The condition of the maritime sector can be seen as a mirror to where the whole global economy is going. Would we see a crazy boom during the upcoming Peak Season? How are retailers getting ready and what are their expectations? We spoke to Glenn Koepke, VP & GM Network Collaboration, at FourKites, about how […]

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UK logistics opposes Operation Brock as a Brexit solution. What are the alternatives?

Delays at the UK s borders have disrupted holidays and goods’ flow throughout the year. Logistics organisations are now seeking a more permanent solution and say that Operation Brock cannot be one. We spoke to Josh Fenton, Logistics UK’s Policy Manager – Trade, Customs and Borders about why there has not been a permanent solution, […]

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Supply Chains Welcome Volatility As The New Normal

Severe volatility is defining how supply chains and logistics operate. This has made understanding what is normal and what abnormal a very difficult task. Nevertheless, organisations are trying to make sense of all the events happening and how each one of them will reshape their business model. We spoke to Emil Sanchez, CEO of the […]

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