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Futureproofing freight Arup’s recent report, Future of Goods Movement, provided an in-depth view of the future of freight and supply chains. Here John Fagan, Arup’s UKIMEA Transport Leader, unpacks the five key shifts the global sustainable development consultancy anticipates for the sector.
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Blueprint for a new supply chain reality In a world full of ‘unknowns’, agility, flexibility and responsiveness are key for a successful, competitive supply chain. But how can these essential traits be translated into physical reality? Andy Kaye, CEO of Visku, explains.
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Greening the cargo shipping industry An innovative advisory system developed by Marine Technologies to optimise fuel consumption and improve the operational efficiency of diesel-powered vessels has been granted its UK patent. Russell Edson, a partner and patent attorney at European intellectual property firm Withers & Rogers, explains how the technology works and how the patent will protect it.
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Steady as she goes It looks like it’s going to be another tough year ahead for the freight and logistics sector, but there will be opportunities to be won, says ParcelHero's David Jinks. Here he looks into his crystal ball and predicts the freight market’s winning and losing trends for 2024.
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Investing in people Most UK companies have concerns about employee retention but for warehousing and logistics businesses tackling labour and skills shortages, the issue has reached a critical juncture, says UKWA CEO Clare Bottle.
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