06 Feb
Europe, Insights, International

Demand for streamlined customs clearance drives record growth at Derry Bros

Derry Bros experienced record demand for its customs clearance services in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe during 2024 as hauliers sought to navigate increasingly complex cross-border regulations and red tape. The company completed over 250,000 customs declarations during the year – following significant investment in its IT infrastructure, office network and talent development – helping to more than double turnover.

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05 Feb
Distribution, Europe, Freight, Insights

Doyle shipping group extends camera telematics partnership after safety improvements at Dublin port

Doyle Shipping Group (DSG), the port service, logistics and renewable energy specialist, has fitted an advanced multi-camera system on a fleet of 14 rubber-tyred gantry crane to further improve safety at Dublin Port. This follows the success of the solution from Camera Telematics – initially fitted on 44 terminal tractors, as well as 16-tonne forklifts and reach stackers, operating at the port – which has contributed to a 35% reduction in serious incidents in the past two years.

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29 Jan
Distribution, Employees, Insights, Warehousing

No more cheap labour – it’s time to pack smarter

If distribution and fulfilment operations ever did benefit from ‘cheap’ labour, a series of recent Government announcements has ensured that era is well and truly over. Controlling labour costs through automation is no longer optional – it’s a question of business survival. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies.

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22 Aug
Drivers, Haulage, Insights

RHA calls for government action as rising costs threaten industry stability

London, UK – Richard James Smith, Managing Director of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), issues a stark warning about the growing pressures on the road freight sector, as rising operating costs push many hauliers to the brink. In a recent social media post, Smith highlights the alarming rate of insolvencies within the industry and calls for urgent government intervention to alleviate the financial strain on businesses that are crucial to the UK’s economic growth.

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11 Dec
Future, Haulage, Insights

Driver CPC changes: overview of responses and government response

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) was introduced in 2007, from the European Union Directive 2003/59/EC.  This was transposed into domestic legislation by The Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) Regulations 2007 (as amended), with DCPC coming in force from 2008 for passenger transport and 2009 for goods transport

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