March 20, 2018 |
The question around automation within logistics and the supply chain is certainly a topic on everyone’s mind, but the future of the supply chain is definitely still open to debate. It’s no secret that logistics is greeting most technological innovations with open arms – after all, anything that makes it a more seamless and faster […]
March 15, 2018 |
It’s no secret that the term ‘trucking’ stirs up images of hefty lorries filled to the brim with precious cargo, cabs filled with memorabilia and fast food trash, and a distinctly American-looking driver. Of course, the freighting life isn’t quite as ‘Hollywood’ as all that, but the fact of the matter is this – drivers […]
February 14, 2018 |
The freight industry can often drum up images of industrial-style ports with towering piles of containers, but the fact of the matter is, it’s not quite as dull. Ports all over the world are used for a variety of uses, from freight and shipping, to cruise ships and small boat boarding. While some of these […]
February 9, 2018 |
Throughout each year, there are various peak times for shipping that threaten to make the entire delivery line skid to a standstill. Delayed deliveries, damaged cargo and talk of theft being rife are all hot topics at this time of year, and it can be tempting to forgo the shipping process entirely when they roll […]
February 1, 2018 |
The world is changing. Technology is a huge part of our lives, and with each and every day that passes, we find ourselves immersed deeper in new technologies and innovative processes and the logistics industry knows this better than most. The hot topic in the industry currently is Artificial Intelligence and whether or not it […]
January 29, 2018 |
When it comes to importing goods to the UK for the first time, there’s no denying that it can be a daunting process. With a huge industry right in front of you, understanding just how it all works and what you need to know to navigate it can seem an impossible task. Here at Barrington […]
January 24, 2018 |
The global transportation industry, freighting and logistics in particular, is a well-oiled machine, but it can certainly come with its bumps and bruises along the way. Regardless of whether you’re looking to ship by sea, air, road or rail there are risks that you need to take into account when shipping goods, even when shipping […]
January 18, 2018 |
There’s no denying that the world is being more than a little battered by some extreme weather as of late. From the likes of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, to the sub-zero temperatures battering the USA this January, there has been no shortage of disruption to every industry. But how does the freight and logistics […]
January 12, 2018 |
2017 was a big year in the world of freight and logistics, with the good, the bad and the ugly making themselves very much known to consumers and freight forwarders alike. From the likes of Brexit negotiations making murky waters even more so, to U.S relations with pretty much everywhere seeming to be going south, […]
December 27, 2017 |
The sheer amount of shipping containers in circulation today is something we often take for granted. When sending high volumes of goods across countries and oceans, turning to a container seems like the go-to solution and with the efficiency surrounding container shipping that we are lucky enough to have today, it’s not hard to see […]