The Future of Courier Services in an Increasingly Technological Age: Predicting the Future Up to 2035 by Speedy Freight
Summary
The UK’s target of zero carbon emissions by 2035 is projected to mean a ban on the sale of all petrol and diesel vehicles by the same year (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40726868), leaving people only able to buy electric or hydrogen cars and vans. All motorways, and most "A" roads, will likely incorporate some form of smart technology, and though vehicles won’t necessarily be driverless, it is widely predicted that driver aides will be there for automatically adjusting speeds, following distances, and corrections for unexpected lane diversions. Motorways have no pedestrians, separated carriageways, multiple lanes and only a few set stopping and joining/exit points therefore making it easier from a self-driving vehicle perspective, so I can easily imagine the public being more open to this initially,” says Simon. The government, in line with the EU transport policy, is likely to call for urban transport, including freight, to be part of their zero-emissions pledge, which requires investment into electric vehicles.All motorways, and most "A" roads, will likely incorporate some form of smart technology, and though vehicles won’t necessarily be driverless, it is widely predicted that driver aides will be there for automatically adjusting speeds, following distances, and corrections for unexpected lane diversions.It is quite possible that there will be more self-driving trucks utilising motorways, and being driverless from lorry park to lorry park, and then being collected by drivers. Motorways have no pedestrians, separated carriageways, multiple lanes and only a few set stopping and joining/exit points therefore making it easier from a self-driving vehicle perspective, so I can easily imagine the public being more open to this initially,” says Simon.Warehouse automation will also play an increasingly important role, and will impact on how courier businesses like Speedy Freight interact with their customers in future.“Fully automated warehouses are pretty close to being reality now, and for uniformly packaged and easily handled items they will continue to grow in popularity.