Total grocery retail sales in the UK are forecast to hit £241.3 billion by 2028. This is up from 2023’s figure of £217.2 billion. And, as the leading players in this hyper-competitive sector gear up their stores and supply chains to keep pace with the projected growth, the industry faces some complex challenges.
SureCam has launched an AI-powered driver coaching system to help commercial fleets make the most of their smart vehicle cameras by improving safety outcomes, eliminating risk, and dramatically reducing the manual workload. The software solution is designed to remove over 90% of vehicle alerts, while at the same time automate coaching processes to effectively manage driver engagement, remediation and escalation.
A fleet of 20 terminal tractors has been fitted with an advanced multi-camera system to mitigate risk and improve safety at Rosslare Europort, the primary Irish port serving mainland Europe. Port operator, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, has teamed up with Camera Telematics to develop and roll-out the camera solution as part of a major IT project to create an integrated smart port system.
ZeroMission, the leading provider of an EV fleet management platform for commercial electric vehicles (EV’s), has today announced new investment to continue its growth and expansion strategy. The round was co-led by European venture capital companies Delta Partners and Greencode with participation from Vireo Ventures and leading industry angel investors.
Perennial Freight, a leading Irish road transport specialist with daily services to the UK and mainland Europe, has adopted a sophisticated multi-camera system to support driver welfare, reduce insurance costs and operate responsibly. The company has teamed up with Camera Telematics to roll out the technology solution across 85 HGVs that operate from three locations in the Republic of Ireland.
“A certain amount of noise from commercial or industrial premises is to be expected but we have always been very aware of the fact that excessive or unreasonable sound could constitute a problem for the people that live in the houses nearby, especially if the noise continues through the night,” explains Danny Ivatt, Histon Sweet Spreads’ Site Services and FLT Supervisor.
Rushlift GSE, the specialist airport ground support equipment and services provider, celebrates International Women in Engineering Day, 23rd June 2024, by recognising the important role women play in maintaining highly specialised vehicles and support equipment in the aviation sector.
Technology innovation will be taking centre stage on Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance’s stand (3023) at Multimodal, the UK’s leading supply chain conference and logistics exhibition. The company will be showcasing its comprehensive range of managed freight and transport solutions, as well as launching some exciting updates to its digital customs clearance platform, Digicom.
Hillwood’s EU Industrial Club IV and Cain International are excited to announce the successful finalisation of a £33 million loan for a new 335,000 sq ft industrial storage facility in Crewe, UK, known as “Crewe 335.”
Phelan haulage has expanded the flexibility of its operations after taking delivery of a DAF XG 530 tractor unit mounted with a HIAB X-HIPRO 858 EP-6 crane from MV Commercial, that its director describes as “an absolute monster”.
