The team at Smart Directions are always looking at ways to improve the transparency within the logistics sector, especially when it comes to surcharges and other costs. After all, in this economy, we’re all keen to trim the edges or save our margins. So when we received word of shipping surcharge surges, we thought it 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
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
