Category: Logistics & Freight

Any industry faces its own unique set of challenges. This year there are a few trends that may affect the transport and logistics industry and in this post, we discuss a few of the stand out ‘challenges’ in 2018. Semi-electric & Self-driving trucks Enter Tesla’s semi-electric trucks: if these become more commonplace and are fitted […]

As specialists in refrigerated transport Brisbane, we get to transport produce from the very best growers and suppliers around Queensland. In this post, we share some unique and delicious menu additions you should try that are available here in Queensland. Wagyu Beef Known as one of the finest meats in the world, Japanese Wagyu Beef […]

According to consulting firm McKinsey, the economic value of the Internet of Things (IoT) could reach multi-trillions by 2025.  Something very big is clearly happening – but what exactly does this mean for the food supply chain? In this post, we look at exactly this issue.  What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? The IoT is […]

Cannon Logistics is happy to announce that we will now be servicing Mount Isa, as part of the locations we service across Queensland and Northern NSW. The route will go from Brisbane and Cloncurry and will dispatch Friday’s for delivery on Monday morning. Known as the ‘oasis of the outback’, Mount Isa is a city […]

There’s some exciting news for the logistics and food & beverages industries in Queensland, particularly those located in the South. In this post, we share a few QLD infrastructure projects that could really re-shape the economy –  infrastructure that has the ability to improve supply chain efficiencies, improve productivity and in some instances drive up […]

Earlier last month, Tesla (through its founder Elon Musk) showed off the prototype of it’s all-new electric truck – the Tesla semi truck.

There is much wastage in the hospitality industry from when a meal is fresh produce to the point where parts of your meal go uneaten. While we can only do so much in preventing leftovers, there are a few things we can do as part of the supply chain. In this post, we share some […]

In this post, we share our top organic picks of the state.

There are many safety aspects of working in and around cold storage that are important for both workers and employers to be aware of. Like in any workplace, there are health and safety regulations in place to make sure no one gets injured or is put in harm’s way. Working in a cold storage means […]

The humble pallet does a lot of work. They’re the foundation for carrying everything from food to furniture all over the country. But despite all that hard work, they can often be an afterthought in the freight and logistics industry. They may be the lowest cost consideration in the product lifecycle, but if you manage […]