Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, unveiled numerous innovations to customers at its 2023 Innovation Forum for Routing, Mobile & Telematics, which expand the capabilities of its routing, mobile and telematics solution suite for fleet operators. New solutions and integrations, in addition to enhancements to existing systems, allow companies to improve the operational performance of their fleets, driver safety and customer engagement.

After 70 years in the truck industry, VBG has launched a smart generation of couplings, which may be familiar on the outside, but are completely new on the inside.

In the Autumn issue of Truck and Track, Richard Shreeve, Labeline’s Compliance Manager, discussed the enforcement of the Dangerous Goods Regulations.

In this article he reports from a police commercial vehicle checkpoint on the M6.

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.

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.