Dominic Hyde, vice president of Crēdo On Demand at Peli BioThermal on the effect of coronavirus on the industry. Previous predications in pharmaceutical transportation trends, highlighting declining air passenger numbers and air freight demand increasing, have been pandemic propelled. Coronavirus continues causing worldwide disruption and it is anticipated its industry impact will continue throughout 2021 …
There is still a long way to go to meet the UK’s electrification targets, says David Savage, associate vice president, UK & Ireland at Geotab London, UK: All fleet managers considering a switch to electric vehicles have some core concerns spanning range, choice, price, transition speed and infrastructure. While the first four are showing steady progress, …
Portsmouth, UK: A growing number of haulage companies are shipping goods using unaccompanied trailers, says Brittany Ferries. It says demand is rising, and the ports it serves on the western Channel in France and the UK are best set-up to receive these driverless loads. Brittany Ferries believes more companies will look west in the months …
Global Cold Chain News opinion Much is being made of reducing burdensome red tape now that we have left the EU. It was an argument made repeatedly during the Brexit debate that European-driven rules and regulations suffocated enterprise and prosperity. Brexit would see Britain cast off the bureaucratic shackles as soon as possible. Kwasi Kwarteng, …
When things get tough and the pressure’s on, use our high standards to maintain yours, says John Fletcher, managing director, Dawson Group Milton Keynes, UK: During Covid-19, the UK road transport sector has experienced unprecedented pressure and turmoil. Some businesses have fallen by the wayside. Equally concerning, however, has been the number of official investigations …
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: Pelican BioThermal has made three key predictions for 2021, driven by Covid-19. Return to refrigerated temperatures for Covid-19 vaccines As of December 8, 2020, 78 different Covid-19 vaccines are in clinical trials, under regulatory review for approval or approved for limited use. Though two vaccine candidates show strong promise, with one approved …
John Perry, managing director, Scala, on the future of supply chains We must primarily consider the economic fallout from 2020. A growing proportion of the population is now in financial difficulty, putting pressure on price points – particularly pertinent given the recent news that a No-Deal Brexit is likely to cause price increases for supermarkets and …
Global Cold Chain News assesses Brexit and the challenges ahead London, UK: After four years of intense Brexit negotiations we now have a trade deal that makes trade even more difficult with our largest trading partner. It’s hard to see what there is to celebrate. And it’s a deal that merely starts an even longer …
The digital tachograph is a valuable tool to make informed decisions, plan smart schedules and manage compliance, says Derek Bryan at Verizon Connect. The primary purpose of the digital tachograph is to help enforce driving hours, but it can do much more. A modern ‘live’ digital system simplifies compliance and removes the need for physical …
Wooden pallets still have a robust future despite Brexit, says John Dye at the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation. In the few weeks left until Brexit, import and export businesses in the UK and Europe are rightly focused on ensuring trade between the UK and Europe continues to flow smoothly when the UK makes its …
Dale Patterson, managing director of storage company Exporta, explains the ramifications of Brexit for pallets and why plastic is better than wood. Kinross, Scotland: Brexit continues to throw up new and often unexpected problems for exporters. Dale Patterson, managing director of storage company Exporta, explains the ramifications of Brexit for pallets and why plastic is …
The UK freight sector is facing a double whammy of Covid-19 and a no-deal Brexit: John Fletcher, managing director, Dawsongroup Truck and Trailer, (pictured) advises fleet operators on how to survive the challenging times ahead and prepare for growth. With fleet operators reeling from the effects of two waves of the pandemic and two national …
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