The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport CILT(UK) is the professional body for those involved in the movement of goods, people and their associated supply chains. Our Learning Centre delivers a programme of globally-recognised qualifications and online CPD short courses to develop knowledge and skills across Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain and Operations Management.

Post 9/11 and in the wake of heightened global terror risk, governments and industry bodies across the world have been evaluating and implementing strategies and systems to strengthen the protection of citizens and internal markets against safety and security threats. Part of this process includes improved security filings during the import and export of goods, requiring digitisation, automation and the creation of joined-up data systems that replace traditional paper processes– with a view towards making it easier, quicker and more accurate to submit data productively, and with transparency, for all parties involved.

In the world of road transport, the path to reduced emissions is a challenging one, but new technologies and the latest innovations continue to deliver significant improvements. However, there are many pieces to this ‘emissions’ jigsaw and each must be in place for the true benefits to be realised.

Barbara Ryan, Publisher of Truck and Track Magazine had the pleasure of sitting down with Paul Ward, Managing Director of Bowe UK, a key division of the Bowe Group. Their discussions focused on the company’s cutting-edge automation, software and robotics solutions for the transport, logistics and pallet movement of goods in and out of warehouses. In particular, Barbara gained an insight into the company’s history, future goals and its unique approach to overcoming industry challenges.

The container shipping industry has long been an essential cog of the British economy. However, the global shipping industry has faced an unprecedented reduction of container demand due to overstocking during Covid and, more recently, interest rate increases that reduce consumer demand. As the UK is an import dominant country, this has significant implications on the UK haulage industry.

Norfolk is a challenging area for logistics, due to its size, its geography, and its road infrastructure, not to mention the preponderance of tourist and agricultural traffic dominating the tarmac 24/7. In an area as unique as this for anyone involved in transport and logistics, reliable network support is crucial.