Artificial intelligence is fast becoming established as key to many business management software systems but yet to become a standard feature of a typical TMS. Clare Chidlow, Executive Director at HaulTech, explains why transport managers should look favourably on its inevitable arrival.

Real-time visibility is critical for logistics companies. It ensures efficient processes, good customer service and reliability.

In today’s dynamic regulatory landscape, the demands on customs compliance are mounting. Coupled with shortages in staff with adequate customs knowledge, mistakes can happen. Mistakes in compliance can have costly repercussions. 

Fargo Systems’ TopsTMS^® is at the forefront of transport management. It oversees five million container jobs annually and drives revenue exceeding
£2 billion. 

BoxHaul is the UK’s first container haulage marketplace that connects freight forwarders to haulage companies, whilst covering the complete end-to-end process from quote to invoice. The company launched their platform in October 2023, signed up over 60 container haulage companies and have kicked off transactions with several freight forwarders since January 2024.

Striking the Right Balance

In the evolving landscape of global business, certain characteristics distinguish the highly successful from the rest. The most successful companies possess a forward-thinking mindset, constantly seeking opportunities for improvement and performance gains to maintain an edge over the competition. In today’s rapidly advancing world, one strategy that stands out among the arsenal of successful businesses is automation.