Have you ever wondered how much freight is transported across the British railway network every year? No, we hadn’t given it a second thought here at Smart Directions HQ. However, it’s worth noting that in the year ending March 2022, over 78 million tonnes of freight was transported this way, valued at a staggering £30bn. Read More
Ok, there’s nothing even remotely Star Command about this particular post about SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), but we thought it would make great clickbait for anyone feeling the faintest nostalgia. At Smart Directions, we’re well aware that our sector makes the biggest contribution to climate change and the environment. After all, we’re using the road, Read More
…that each year, approximately 1,382 shipping containers are lost at sea? When we read that, we couldn’t help but snigger. Don’t worry, it’s not because we think it’s a funny number or amusing statistic. It’s just the “inner dad joke generator” that simply replies “well, where did you lose it?” or “that was careless”. Now, Read More
Smart Directions are no stranger to the “problems of parcels” and redelivery in the UK. We know that it can be inconvenient, costly and chaotic when a delivery is booked but the goods are not received. In 2020, the cost of each failed delivery was estimated at £11.60*. That might not sound too expensive, until Read More
It’s time to get busy thinking about your logistics solutions! Congratulations if, earlier this year or over the summer, you decided to take the plunge and set up shop. Whether it’s online or you actually have a physical premises, there’s so much to do and such little time. Most people will have you thinking about Read More
