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Smart Motorways – Should they stay or should they go?
Smart motorways are a system that first came into use in 2006, in order to try and reduce congestion in busy motorway areas. They utilise methods such as dynamic hard shoulders and variable speed limits to accommodate for more traffic and prevent potential jams....
How Technology Is Changing Transportation
Technology is constantly evolving and always changing the ways in which we operate. It has the ability to completely change industries and shape their future, as is the case for logistics and transportation. There are a huge number of opportunities for technology to...
5 Ways To Make Use Of Your Old Ratchet Straps
As ratchet straps get used, they start to become weaker over time until eventually, they become legally unsafe to use for heavy load securing. However, that doesn’t mean you need to throw them away, and there are some ways that you can use your old straps. Tie items...
How Has The Pandemic Affected Logistics So Far?
The last year has seen huge changes for almost all businesses. With much of the economy shutting down for large periods of time, it’s created extremely difficult times for a wide range of industries. How has it affected logistics though? An Essential Industry Whilst...
How To Take Care Of Your Ratchet Straps This Winter
Taking good care of your ratchet straps is always important as it will help them last longer and remain safe to use. Especially during the winter months, you should focus on the proper care for ratchet straps, as the harsher weather conditions can lead to faster...
Five Logistics Trends For 2021
With a new year, comes new trends and focus points with every industry. Here, we’re looking at five of the main trends and focuses that we’re likely to see within logistics over the course of 2021. 1. IoT (Internet of Things) The IoT allows for the monitoring, control...
A Christmas Logistics Factsheet!
How Black Friday And Cyber Monday Will Affect Logistics
Each year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday create an extremely busy shipping period, putting extra strain on delivery and logistics companies over that weekend. This year, it will be no different. Millions of orders will be placed and perhaps thanks to Covid-19, even...
It’s Sustainability Week
Beginning on the 19th of October, it’s Sustainability Week, aimed to raise awareness for the environment and get people to ask themselves: are we being as sustainable as we could be? So, we thought we’d point out a few ways that the logistics industry could focus...
What Is The Best Load Securing Method And Why?
There’s a range of tools or methods that are regularly used to secure cargo and heavy loads in trailers and in the back of vehicles. Have you ever wondered if there are certain methods that are more effective than others, and what makes them better? If so, you’re in...