Dubai Launches Autonomous Vehicle Strategy
Dubai has taken a major step towards autonomous vehicles with the launch of its Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy, which aims to transform 25 per cent of the total transportation in Dubai to autonomous mode by 2030.
The Dubai Autonomous Transportation Strategy is expected to save US$6 billion in annual economic revenues by reducing transportation costs, carbon emissions and accidents, and raising the productivity of individuals as well as saving hundreds of millions of hours wasted in conventional transportation.
Seven Ways that Working with Safety Minded Partners Can Impact Your Business and Bottom Line
Safety -- Without question, it’s the most important aspect of operating in the fleet space — period.
No matter who you are — or what kind of business you operate — safety is the cornerstone of success. Not just for big fleet management companies, but for the suppliers, vendors and partners who work with them on a regular basis. After all, if a fleet is going to be completely safety-focused, then it has to choose partners and vendors that operate with the same emphasis on safety as well.
But, have you ever thought about the ramifications of operating without a complete focus on safety and compliance?
And more important, have you ever considered the true costs of choosing partners or vendors without longstanding safety protocols, comprehensive training and strict adherence to compliance? Or about the many ways — both obvious and not — that your fleet can be impacted by a supplier that isn’t completely safety focused?
Significant Growth Continues for Fleet Logistics
The last few years have been a time of tremendous growth all around the world for Munich-based Fleet Logistics - and the growth continues with a new Singapore hub, and plans to move into South America very soon.
Understanding Total Cost of Insurance
Backed by 30 years of expertise in the global fleet industry, Fleet Insurance Plus has just launched with a mandate of understanding - and minimizing - insurance costs for fleets around the world.
Robert Martines Named NAFA’s Affiliate Trustee
Robert Martines, President and Chief Executive Officer of accident management and safety provider Corporate Claims Management, has been tapped to become NAFA Fleet Management Association’s Affiliate Trustee, effective April 19. He succeeds Joe McDonald, who will be pursuing opportunities outside of the automotive fleet segment.
Regarding his appointment, Martines said, “(I feel) a sense of appreciation and recognition for my years of dedication to NAFA. (The Board of Trustees’) faith in my character, honesty, and integrity; as well as my willingness stand firm on doing what was right for NAFA; made it easy for me to say yes. The reception from the other Board members who welcomed me with open arms really solidified that I made the right decision as well.”
