With measures to counter the spread of Covid-19 across the UK coming into effect, national supply chains are being put to the test as demand for essential goods soars across the country. While some industries have experienced a reduction or halt in activity, volumes in demand for the food, beverage,… Read more »
Logistics specialist looks to the Mandata cloud for remote-working solution
As Covid-19 bears down on the transport industry, North West Logistics’ recent move to Mandata’s cloud-based TMS means that not only can customers be provided with real-time information but also, North West Logistics’ personnel can remotely access systems from home. In previous times, says the company, all operational data was… Read more »
UK truck drivers need urgent support to target fatigue during COVID-19 crisis
The UK government has issued an emergency order to rescind Driver’s Hours rules which leaves truckers open to much greater risk of road incidents due to fatigue, according to leading road safety firm SmartWitness. Legislation came into force last week (23rd March 2020) announcing an emergency declaration which discards trucking safety… Read more »
In light of current circumstances: TIMOCOM expands access to Europe’s leading freight and warehousing exchange
The host of Europe’s leading freight exchange, the IT company TIMOCOM, is expanding access options for their logistics system in light of the current crisis. “We want to do our part, and help ensure that there are no shortages and that delivery chains continue to function as normal, even given… Read more »
Seamless installation of 3,000 telematics and camera systems showcases Fraikin’s ability to manage more than just fleets
Fraikin has successfully completed a UK-wide project to install more than 3,000 telematics and camera systems to the home delivery fleet of a major supermarket, playing an important role in supporting around 8,000 drivers in the use of the new equipment and developing a robust reporting structure to provide vital… Read more »
Waste systems are ‘Go’ with paperless solution from Mandata
Mandata, the transport management systems provider, has introduced a new waste handling solution which is set to cut submission times for quarterly returns for waste carriers who have a registered, onsite, waste transfer station by eliminating the need for manual documentation. Called Waste Go and integrated with Mandata’s TMS GO… Read more »
P&O Ferrymasters chooses CORAX Warehouse Management System
Innovative Warehouse Management P&O Ferrymasters has recently implemented CORAX Warehouse Management System (WMS) in two of its warehouses. P&O Ferrymasters has formulated a strategic five-year plan, called Port Centric strategy, in which warehousing has once again become its own core activity. These are the first two warehouses in this new… Read more »
AS 24 attempts to combat trailer theft by launching a low-power tracker
As ONS’ study shows recently, thefts involving transport companies increased by 7% last year, causing serious damage to the Transport Industry, especially to small companies that are more likely to be weakened by the loss of a vehicle. The company AS24, which specialises in services for HGVs, such as the… Read more »
Chilled operator gains time and traceability with new cross-docking solution
Peter Green Chilled, one of the UK’s leading temperature-controlled logistics operators, reports significant time savings and improved stock monitoring since completing a 9-month trial of a new cross-docking app from Mandata. With over 60 dual-temp’ vehicles delivering throughout Europe to retailers, food manufacturers and wholesalers, Peter Green handles several thousand… Read more »
Pioneering ResiCAV project wins government cybersecurity competition
A pioneering project to ensure that connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) and their infrastructure are protected against rising cybersecurity threats, has been named as a winner of a government competition. ResiCAV – a ground-breaking programme that looks at how the mobility industry will detect, understand and respond to emerging cybersecurity… Read more »
