Andrew Tavener – Head of Marketing, Descartes Systems UK Ltd

Logistics businesses have faced much uncertainty and turbulence over the past few years - Brexit deadlines have come and gone and getting to grips with the migration from HMRC’s CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight) to CDS (Customs Declarations Service) has been a difficult process for some. Combined with increased customer demands, rising costs and the need for seamless just-in-time supply chains, it’s no surprise that organisations have been seeking help from global leading logistics solution provider Descartes.

The UK’s leading wholesale supplier of vehicle bodybuilding components is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020. Privately-owned Commercial Body Fittings Limited (CBF) distributes a vast range of products to UK and European bodybuilders and allied trades. As the largest UK distributor of bodybuilding components, the company is a first-choice supplier to vehicle bodybuilders, articulated trailer manufacturers and refrigerated truck builders, involving both OEM contracts and retrofitting for upgrades and repairs.

Take away Brexit and the top of the political agenda is dominated by the environment. CO₂ in the atmosphere, methane generation by farm animals and plastics in the environment. We all want to do our best to help make the world a great place to live for successive generations.

As one of the UK’s leading developers of vehicle monitoring equipment, Vision UK has earned an enviable reputation for the quality of its extensive range of reversing and rear view systems. Designed and manufactured to be resilient in the most arduous applications and environments, the company’s mobile plant range is acclaimed for its quality, performance and reliability. Drivers of mobile plant are able to rely on Vision UK to ensure optimum visibility and safety.

If your business is in any way connected with road transport, distribution and logistics, the Commercial Vehicle Show is the first date that needs to go into your diary for 2020.

As the 61st Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations take effect,
Richard Shreeve, Compliance Manager at Labeline International, highlights the importance of being kept up to date - and delves into the history of the DGR.