There’s no denying that city driving is a challenging aspect of life as a HGV driver, with narrow streets and road closures making it a less than straightforward task. Ultimately, driving an HGV in a city in the UK requires skill, patience, and a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing commercial vehicle operations. […]
Do you ‘Know the Zones’? The National Highways launched the ‘Know the Zones’ campaign earlier this year with the aim of improving awareness of how to drive safely on the roads when in the vicinity of an HGV. Large vehicles such as HGVs have zones of limited visibility and car drivers often underestimate the size […]
The logistics industry is the heartbeat of the UK economy, with a diverse range of transportation modes, delivery requirements, and regulatory frameworks. However, while the sector thrives on the integration of innovative technological solutions, just how suited is Artificial Intelligence technology to logistics? In this blog, we’ll explore how AI can help to optimise logistics […]
Women in logistics play a central role in our industry and are the driving force behind an efficient national and international supply chain, not just here at Barnes but across the sector. They bring a wealth of skills and qualities to the industry that are critical to its success. Their impact can be seen in […]
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today is all about celebrating the achievements of women and promoting the need for greater equality. At Barnes we like to embracing equity, not just equal opportunities! This International Women’s Day we recently sat down with our brilliant Transport Coordinator Emma to learn what being a women in logistics means to her and […]
Warehousing is a huge part of the logistics industry and ensuring they operate efficiently is key to the success and reliability of any business. Barnes has 50,000sq ft of warehouse space and we work hard to ensure that we can deliver for our clients to keep the supply chain moving. It’s little wonder, therefore, that […]
There are many branches within the logistics industry, from freight driving to supply chain management and even warehouse management. Here at Barnes, we have 50,000sq ft of warehousing space and all our employees work hard so our clients can rely on high quality and secure warehousing and storage with us. Does that sound like something […]
Now its January again, many of us are using the new year to clean up our diets and start eating healthily. Many of us here at Barnes, both on the road in the office, love to participate in the Veganuary trend, pledging to go 31 days without any animal products. Although for many of our […]
Peaks in the supply chain can creep up on you, but for the most part, they are predictable. The most obvious time of year for supply chain peaks has just passed so we thought, what better time to go over how we manage supply chain peaks at Barnes? As we all know, Christmas is a […]
The logistics industry plays a huge role in the run up to Christmas. From delivering the food, you need for Christmas Day to warehousing and distributing the presents you’ve ordered for your family. Without HGV drivers, Christmas would be impossible! Transportation at Christmas can be one of the most stressful and time-consuming jobs, as most […]
