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.

"Sustainability” is a core strategic priority for UPN

Over the past five years, despite significant operational and network growth, UPN has achieved some impressive green milestones. Electricity consumption down 16%, Water usage down 80%, Less than 5% of total waste to landfill, Paper usage down 49%, Fuel consumption down 38%, Successful introduction of electric forklift trucks. 

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.

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.

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.

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.