Access All Areas October 2018 | Page 45

LOGISTICS OCTOBER | SECTOR FOCUS Logistics is the hidden side of events. Access unveils some of the unsung sector’s movements INSTANT LOGIC Ucargo LLP has been active within the market for seven years and with over 50 years’ experience under our belt we have observed many changes, some more substantial than others. The most consistent change with long term effects is the advancements of technology and moving into a modern world has had both positive and negative results. One of the biggest things technology has given the industry is to allow customers to have more control over their cargo. Quotes can be obtained online instantly, via an app or online portal, tracking facilities are minimising delays in deliveries and giving real-time information. In this technology driven world we expect instant results for as low cost as possible but where does this leave us when things go wrong? When things go wrong in logistics the butterfly effect is often drastic and speaking to a knowledgeable efficient person will trump an instant reply from a smart technology system every time. This is what Ucargo offers. 24/7 experienced team members are on hand when and where you need them to be to ensure your cargo is well looked after and delivered on time. Being a small family run business allows Ucargo to adapt and respond to the changes within the market place immediately. The future of our business is one where flexibility and the ability to predict market trends will allow us to grow. TRAVEL PHOBIA? Most organisers resistant to travelling more than an hour to events, suggests Barbican survey As commuters from the South West of London struggled through the latest rail strike action, a survey by City venue Barbican suggests 58% of organisers think travel to UK events should be less than an hour. The results of a survey of 120 of the venue’s booker clients also highlighted the importance of high speed travel infrastructure projects such as HS2 and the Elizabeth Line, which 45