At a time when steps are being taken to restart the global economy, the transport and logistics sector is also looking for ways to get itself back on track. When considering various measures to improve efficiency and control costs, ecological concerns are still part of the equation with actions such as platooning for heavy vehicles. But is this a solution for the future?
To guarantee the safety of cold products, the last mile is fraught with danger. This distribution phase exposes products to temperature excursions that could compromise the cold chain. Ensuring this compliance requires identifying risk factors, implementing best practices and carrying out checks.
While the average life of a truck tyre varies from 120,000 to 220,000 kilometres, if the same tyre was designed to have several lives, it can last up to 600,000 kilometres. Tyres are a major source of wear and tear and require increased vigilance; they must be closely monitored!
Body profiling, weight of materials… Every detail counts! The issues related to the aerodynamics of the semi-trailer are crucial in economic and ecological terms. Here is a look at the innovations linked to aerodynamics applied to the semi-trailer.
Fast delivery! Faced with the transportation of liquid foods that contain fewer and fewer, if any, preservatives or additives, the food industry is constantly having to innovate to meet health safety requirements. Transporting liquid foods now requires specific logistics: a specialist truck that meets safety and hygiene standards and an optimal delivery chain.
Astley, one of the UK’s longest established signage manufacturers, has taken delivery of four new 3.5-tonne vans on contract hire from Fraikin, which was able to quickly source the vehicles to ensure minimal disruption to the customer’s operation.
People are often apprehensive about returning a rented vehicle or a fleet of vehicles, for fear of receiving a bill for any possible penalties. Here are the key points you need to know when preparing for this, to take the stress out of the whole experience.
EPISODE #1: SEMI-TRAILER SERIES – To guarantee the security of goods when they are being transported various technology is now required, particularly when goods are moved by semi-trailers. Lighting, tyres, doors, etc. Let’s take a look at all the technological subtleties for enhanced safety.
More than ever, optimising the payload of refrigerated vehicles is a central issue in an expanding market. And the health crisis has been a sharp reminder of this, both in terms of volumes and the complexity of constraints, as illustrated by the transport of vaccines.