Comments on post-Brexit SMART FREIGHT system readiness from Logistics UK

The looming Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for commercial vehicles in London ‘bizarrely’ ignores the proven effectiveness of safety tech like reversing alarms, claims a leading road safety expert. From October 26, all goods vehicles over 12 tonnes will require a permit to drive into Greater London, including vehicles from outside… Read more »

Lack of pace in some government preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period could put the UK’s interconnected supply chain at risk, according to Logistics UK, the business group which represents the sector.  While some of the systems being developed to manage the flow of goods and border… Read more »

B Mundell the bulk spirits and general haulage operator, installed a Mandata TMS in August 2019 and one year on, the company reports easy integration, improved data control and greater transparency for its diverse range of customers. Providing a specialist whisky transport and nationwide haulage service since 1971, the family-owned… Read more »

In response to the government’s consultation on Operation Brock enforcement, which closes Sunday and relates to road usage at Channel Ports, particularly across Kent, after the end of the EU transition period, Logistics UK raised several concerns. Chris Yarsley, Policy Manager for Road Infrastructure at Logistics UK, comments: “Whilst it… Read more »

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, provides worldwide logistics service provider; KLG Europe, with its e-Customs solution to support with the impending compulsory customs declarations processes post Brexit. Freight forwarder KLG Europe’s operations have been predominantly conducted within the EU, meaning… Read more »

Newark-based Harman Haulage have recently signed up for Mandata’s new job management system and say the company, has cut job planning and invoicing time by more than half in the first two months. Mandata Now is a cloud-based job management tool designed specifically for smaller haulage companies to help plan… Read more »

Teesport is celebrating the success of its bespoke Vehicle Booking System (VBS), which has seen over 370,000 appointments created since the system was introduced in July 2019. The technology, which requires hauliers to pre-book appointments when dropping off and collecting containers, places the Port in a prime position to support… Read more »

Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq: DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, enables end-to-end logistics solutions provider, G.B. Agencies (GBA), to prepare for inevitable implications on customs procedures in the wake of Brexit, with Descartes’ e-Customs solution. As a long-standing customer of Descartes Impatex software to manage… Read more »

Brit-Pol the fast-expanding logistics specialist reports major savings in POD and accounts processing, just one month after installing Mandata’s TMS system. With the recent addition of 160 new trailers and a further delivery of new trucks bringing the vehicle fleet to 90 units, the Immingham-based operator required a transport management… Read more »