Business Secretary responds to logistics industry’s call for recognition
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has responded to a letter from leaders of the UK’s largest logistics and supply chain businesses calling on him to recognise logistics as a foundational sector in Industry Strategy, by replying that the sector is “critical to the UK’s economic prosperity, security and wellbeing”. Jonathan Reynolds was […]
Grid Smarter Cities CEO joins logistics industry leaders in calling for recognition
The Chief Executive of kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities has joined leaders of the UK’s largest logistics and supply chain businesses in writing to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade calling on him to recognise logistics as a foundational sector in Industry Strategy, and to appoint Logistics UK Chief Executive David Wells […]
Making deliveries greener and more efficient in Westminster on this week’s Highways Voices
This week on Highways Voices we hear how technology is ending the delivery driver free for all as we see a new kerbside management scheme in Westminster. We’re at the site of one of two loading bays in Westminster which Electric Vehicle delivery drivers can book using a new online booking system from Grid Smarter […]
Grid Smarter Cities wins “monumental” Westminster kerbside management contract
Kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities has signed a deal to deliver an innovative new project with Westminster City Council to better manage the access and dwell times of freight operators. The London council and technology based solutions provider will deploy two Electric Vehicle bookable loading bays in central London. The bays will be situated […]
Making the kerbside more efficient – a solution explained by Grid Smarter Cities on Highways Voices
This week on Highways Voices we talk about how better managing the kerbside for deliveries saves fuel and time, raises revenue and cuts emissions. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an episode! The founder of Grid Smarter Cities, Neil Herron, is the guest on the programme explaining that the […]
Grid Smarter Cities describes being at the “cutting edge of common sense”
The founder of kerbside management company Grid Smarter Cities, Neil Herron, has written a blog post asking if the “humble kerb” is the “missing missing puzzle piece that unlocks the digital ecosystem needed to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for cities and accelerate fleet transition to EV?” “Whilst some smart city thinkers have been […]
New research report shows how “London can lead the world” in sustainable deliveries with dynamic kerb management
New research by the capital’s politically independent think tank, Centre for London has set out an ambitious roadmap to make deliveries and freight journeys more sustainable and efficient. The report highlights the environmental impact of existing delivery methods and is being published to coincide with COP26. It says freight access, congestion and air pollution are […]