“All stakeholders including , but not limited to , shipping lines , port operators , transport companies etc need to play their part ”
“All stakeholders including , but not limited to , shipping lines , port operators , transport companies etc need to play their part ”
AHSAN AGHA VP OF PORT OPERATIONS , DP WORLD LONDON GATEWAY
Technology is the bridging tool for this . Notably , EV Magazine covered this in a previous feature that discussed how logistics firms can leverage smart solutions to manage their fleets across the current network of public chargers available . While public charging can be costly for larger goods vehicles – the few electric models in the market – managers can oversee the operation of their vans and initiate efficient route planning to keep their vehicles moving .
This is a solution that will likely be more applicable to longer trips , but will allow drivers to make their delivery slots , and even provide a basis for more accurate trip notifications to customers or consumers . As the public charging network grows , this will only become easier as more options become available .
In the future , though , logistics firms can envisage collaboration to ensure that charging systems are available for partner fleets – something to consider when private charging becomes cheaper and more accessible .
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