Solar on-site energy is gaining ground

Solar on-site energy is gaining ground with warehouse owners and tenants in the UK. Cheaper accessible energy is what its highly automated facilities need. Thankfully, the UK Government is simplifying the process of obtaining planning permission as companies aim to meet zero emission promises.

Meanwhile, two sets of European regulations are set to put zero emission truck (ZET) sales into overdrive in the coming years. European focused NGO Transport & Environment estimates that as many as 30% of new trucks on the road in 2030 will be zero tailpipe emission. (Read more on this?here).

Potentially more stressful for operators than global energy prices are the increasing strikes in the US. The deadline for contract re-negotiations between the US East Coast dock workers and the terminal owners is approaching. Consequently, the threats of strikes is increasing and shippers are becoming nervous. Read Thomas Cullen's analysis?here.