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Logistics expertise 25.11.2024
4 Min.

Intermodal Freight in the UK

The cargo transport industry is constantly looking for ways to improve and evolve. With fuel and maintenance costs rising, freight companies are looking for innovative ways to reduce expenditure and environmental impact. One of the top methods currently...
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Transport Market News Logistics expertise 22.10.2024
6 Min.

New rules for lorry tachographs: all you need to know about Smart Tacho 2

The transport sector is facing major changes arising from the new tachograph legislation. This tachograph legislation requires the use of the ‘smart tachograph’, also called the Smart Tacho 2 (SMT 2). The law is intended to improve road safety and...
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Transport Market Logistics expertise 02.09.2024
4 Min.

Supplier portal: definition, advantages and usage in logistics

A closed freight exchange as an alternative or in addition to a supplier portal Globalisation means that supply chains require precise coordination and management. At the same time, customers expect faster and more reliable deliveries. In this...
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Logistics expertise 22.08.2024
4 Min.

Efficient supplier management for successful logistics

Why freight exchanges are an important part of supplier management Why is supplier management important? In today's globalised and fast-moving business world, the answer to this question is obvious. Delivery bottlenecks, rising transport costs and...
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TIMOCOM Transport Market Logistics expertise 22.07.2024
2 Min.

Career opportunity or job killer? Driverless HGVs in logistics

The logistics sector has changed significantly in recent years. One of the most exciting developments is the introduction of driverless trucks. Autonomous driving has the potential to revolutionise the sector and brings with it a multitude of...
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Logistics expertise 17.07.2024
4 Min.

What is a freight broker?

A freight broker can help you streamline your processes and help with your workload by arranging transportation for your goods or freight for your vehicles. However, using a freight broker won’t suit every business. A freight exchange enables you to...
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Logistics expertise 27.06.2024
4 Min.

ADR’s dangerous goods law and how to simplify your next shipment

By nature, transporting dangerous goods is riskier than transporting everyday goods. And as such, requires additional special measures to protect the carrier, driver, producers, and the general public from harm. The person and the company transporting...
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Transport Market Logistics expertise 06.06.2024
3 Min.

10 tips for running a transport business

Running a transport business is a challenging job that requires careful planning and strategic decision-making. In an industry that relies heavily on efficiency, customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance, the following ten logistics tips will show...
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TIMOCOM Logistics expertise 30.05.2024
5 Min.

Will an electric vehicle improve your road freight business?

Are electric trucks really more environmentally friendly than conventional vehicles? And will electric HGVs save your business money? With the introduction of new road tolls across Europe to encourage sustainable practices in road freight, we look at...
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Logistics expertise 07.05.2024
4 Min.

A Guide to transporting Goods out of the UK

Learn in this article more about carrying goods out of the UK by truck.
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