By Ben Garratt, Deputy Director – Public Affairs
Tom first found out about the graduate scheme at a Novus careers fair. He realised it matched what he wanted to do and offered an opportunity to build on his degree in Business & Supply Chain Management. As he expected, he’s enjoyed the diversity of experience that the scheme’s given him, and appreciates the ways in which logistics isn’t necessarily office based.
Continental is now offering automated tyre tread depth measurements for the first time thanks to its new ContiConnect sensor generation. This allows fleet operators to obtain precise daily updates on the rate of wear of their vehicle’s tyres. Working in conjunction with AI-based algorithms, upcoming tyre services for individual vehicles as well as entire fleets can be accurately planned. This increases the safety and efficiency of the fleet, saves costs and helps to reduce its CO2 emissions.
Reducing inefficiency in loading to maximise capacity usage and avoid delays across the logistics network has long been a challenge in both road and rail operations.
Logistics UK has been invited to join the Green Growth Forum in Northern Ireland by the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development.
Adriana Thompson, Lead Team Manager - Wincanton
Katherine Abery, First Line Manager – DHL Supply Chain
The study investigates young men’s experiences of walking in secondary towns drawing direct comparisons between South Africa and the UK.
Beverley Wise, Webfleet Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions.
This summer, Network Rail launched its Access Charges Discount Policy, which is open to both passenger and freight operators. These discounts are intended to encourage the development of new services or the use of considerably under-utilised lines.
Although traditionally a quiet month for the media, the Logistics UK press office has remained busy during August, handling a range of media enquiries and opportunities, both reactive and proactive.
Jack Perrin, Shift Manager – GXO
REA (The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) and Energy Saving Trust, have announced the publication of a new resource titled “Electrifying the fleet: A practical resource for fleet managers.”
A recent forum convened by HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) as part of its Connecting Ports talk show series discussed the possibility of autonomous ships transporting goods along coastlines, inland waterways, within cities and even perhaps on the high seas.
Stacey Nickless, Customer Service and Export Manager, Buffaload.
Leeds-based Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, celebrated its 50th year of courier deliveries on 1 August, Yorkshire Day.
The move is part of the joint agreement between Swiss shipping line MSC’s Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) and Peel Ports, aimed at developing Liverpool’s container facility.
Mapping future energy demand for all logistics modes with The Freight Energy Forum, by Denise Beedell, Senior Policy Manager, Logistics UK.
Kulraj Singh Banwait – Finance Graduate Associate, GXO.
Over the next five years, Network Rail plans to promote the growth of rail freight services, taking vehicles off the road and providing a sustainable, green option for transporting heavy goods.
Logistics Magazine will cover all the latest news on stories breaking in the industry, including developments on COVID-19, Brexit, Clean Air Zones, transport law and decarbonisation.
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