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After an incredible five-year journey, I’ve made the decision to close this logistics website in December. It has been an amazing experience and the feedback I’ve received from readers across the industry has been truly rewarding. Your engagement, insights and support have made this project worth every effort. As many of you know, I funded this project entirely out of my own pocket, and while it…

Finding employment opportunities using social media, such as LinkedIn, can be a highly effective strategy in today’s digital age. Here are steps to help you utilise social media for job hunting: Optimise Your Profiles: Update and complete your profiles on professional networking platforms like LinkedIn. Use a professional photo, write a compelling headline, and craft a detailed summary…

With the Red Sea Crisis filling the news lately it is something everyone should be aware of. If you believe it won’t affect you, think again. The repercussions will reach all supply chains using this route and beyond sooner or later.Here’s why:1️⃣ TIME Impact: With shipping lines steering clear of the Red Sea for safety, a chain reaction unfolds. Cargo ships navigating around Africa instead of…

There is a growing concern about the potential displacement of jobs due to automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the logistics sector. So, what are the main issues causing these concerns and how can they be addressed? #ai #logistics #automation

Photo by Alex Knight As many of my regular followers and readers will know: I am a huge follower and promoter of AI, technology and innovation in the logistics industry. Yet many still fear any form of technological change – why? Over the years, advancements in technology have revolutionised the way logistics operations are carried out. While these technological innovations have undeniably…

10 Tips for Securing Shipping Containers During Transport.

Image by dashu83 on Freepik Shipping containers are used to transport goods worldwide, and they are an essential part of global commerce. However, securing shipping containers during transport is crucial to ensure that goods arrive at their destination undamaged and secure. Shipping containers come in different sizes and types, but regardless of their specifications, it is essential to secure…

As many of us know there is a big difference between a 'Boss' and a 'Leader' and it's all down to leadership. See the breakdown of the 5P's of leadership in my new article here.

As many of us know there is a big difference between a ‘Boss’ and a ‘Leader’ and it’s all down to leadership. I feel leadership is a word that gets thrown around a bit too much because, like most things, there are different standards or ‘levels’ of leaders and they are all very different. Leadership can be broken down into five distinct levels and, as you should expect, a good leader should…

The 7 ‘Rights’ or 7 ‘R’s’ outline the minimum requirements for the successful movement of goods along a company supply chain. If just one of the rights is wrong it will impact shipment as a whole. Therefore the 7 Rights are essential knowledge for all logistics managers and personnel and should always be considered when moving goods.  Everyone working in logistics will have experienced a 7…

What are the 7 R's of sustainability and how can they be used in logistics? See the new article here. #logistics #sustainability #environment

What are the 7 R’s of sustainability? The 7 R’s are steps a company can take to lower the amount of waste they produce which could end up in landfill. Using the 7 R’s your company can lower its environmental impact, lower the cost of waste removal and save money on packing materials which helps the environment and the bottom line! So how can the 7R’s be applied to logistics operations? Let’s…

What are Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships? #shipping #seafreight

Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) is the term used by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for ships which, to a varying degree, can operate in part, or completely independent of human interaction. The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) identifies four degrees of automation on a scale, starting with degree 0 (no autonomy) and ending with degree 4 (full autonomy). The degrees of…

What is an e-highway? is it the future of road transport logistics? See the details, pros and cons in my latest article here. #transport #logistics #technology

First of all I will tell you what it’s not – its nothing to do with email or the internet! An e-highway, ehighway or electric highway is a modified section of highway (or motorway in the UK) for the use of electric vehicles, principally heavy goods vehicles (HGV).  But we already have electric vehicles? I hear you cry. Yes, there are electric vehicles and HGV’s available at the moment but they…

What is the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) and how will it affect your company? See details in my article here.

What is the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)? The Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is new customs computer system for the processing of import and export shipments in the UK. It is being phased in to replace the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system which has been the main system since 1994. Oddly enough the year I started working in freight! Do I need to do…

With airfreight being such an integral form of transport in industry it difficult to imagine a world without it but how did it all begin? #airfreight #transport #shipping

With airfreight being such an integral form of transport in industry it difficult to imagine a world without it but how did it all begin? In this infographic I outline some (just some!) of the steps in history from 1910 to 1946 that laid down the foundation for the modern airfreight industry we know and use today. Did you know that KLM is the oldest operating airline in the world?

Why are airfreight costs sky high? A question Logistics Managers (like myself) and Supply Chain Managers are hit with regularly, especially now. #logistics #supplychain #logisticsmanagement #airfreight

A question Logistics Managers (like myself) and Supply Chain Managers are hit with regularly, especially now. It has been an extremely challenging time for anyone in the logistics industry – all across the board: Brexit, Covid, Lockdowns, Driver shortages, Port congestion, Container Shortages, Limited Flights – the list goes on. I definitely have a lot more grey hair than I did two years ago.…

In this article I will list a summary of the steps you should take to ensure you have the best chance of your aid getting to those in need. #ukrainecrisis #logistics #humanitarianaid

What is Returned Goods Relief? Find out if your returned goods are eligible in this new article.

Returned Goods Relief (RGR) is a customs procedure that enables an exporter to gain total or partial relief from customs duty and tax for goods which are being returned. This could apply to such scenarios as customer returns or cancelled orders after the goods have been despatched.  For a company to be eligible to claim RGR they must be able to provide the original proof of export. This is to…

What is cross-docking and how could it accelarate your warehouse despatch operations? #warehouse #crossdocking #operationsmanagement #logistics

Anyone who has managed any form of traditional warehouse can understand how precious time is to daily operations. So even the slightest improvement in efficiency or accuracy can be a huge benefit and boost to warehouse productivity. Time and process strategies such as Lean management can help reduce some wasteful processes but tend to focus on existing processes rather than implementing new ones.…

International procurement can give your company a wider variety of potential suppliers. But before making your supply chain global there are some points to consider. #procurement #supplychain #globaltrade

International procurement can give your company a wider variety of potential suppliers and provides more options for competition. Many international suppliers are happy compete competitively for international contracts. Before making your supply chain global by jumping into international procurement there are some points to consider: Supply Volume Large-scale manufacturing sites in operation…