It’s summertime here in the UK (or at least it’s supposed to be) so there’s nothing else for it – time to kick back, relax and enjoy a cold one by the pool (an inflatable paddling pool will have to do). Unfortunately, not everyone has decided to take time off! The aviation and logistics industry Read More
Smart Directions recognises the importance of a healthy, well functioning supply chain. We partner with trusted carriers to make sure that your business keeps moving, even when you decide to take time off to enjoy the good weather (all 45 minutes of it!). We thought it would be good to look at some of the Read More
The summer is coming, the kids are noisy, and if that wasn’t enough to make you want to run and hide, we’re also approaching the wrong side of the dreaded season beginning with C (and ending in terror, eggnog and big arguments). Only batteries can save us now! At Smart Directions, we’re very much aware Read More
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
…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
