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Microlise Group plc has released its 2026 Transport & Logistics Industry Report, revealing significant shifts in operator priorities and technology adoption. The report indicates that 90% of managers believe drivers feel safer, and 88% are confident in their organization's ability to leverage AI. Sustainability has become a top priority for 60% of operators, a notable increase from 36% in 2025, with investments in efficient vehicles and data-led decision-making rising. Conversely, the average annual cost of manual proof of delivery processing has increased by 22% to over £62,000, highlighting ongoing inefficiencies for businesses still relying on manual systems. The report also notes that over half of respondents are considering career changes within five years, underscoring workforce pressures. Disclaimer*
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Reach 30 June 2026 Microlise Group plc ("Microlise", the "Company" or the "Group") Publication of Microlise's 2026 Transport & Logistics Industry Report New industry report reveals changing priorities for UK transport and logistics operators Microlise Group plc (AIM: SAAS), a leading provider of transport management software to fleet operators, has today published its 2026 Transport & Logistics Industry report https://hello.microlise.com/inbound/industry-report-2026-ir .This is Microlise's second annual industry report and it was commissioned to better understand how transport management is evolving during a period of accelerated technological change. 250 industry professionals were surveyed for the report revealing an industry that is adopting artificial intelligence and other technologies at an increasingly rapid rate, embracing tools which improve visibility, reduce inefficiencies and simplify increasingly complex commercial and regulatory demands. The findings painted a picture of an industry entering a new phase of confidence and sophistication with operators using connected systems, data-driven insights and real-time intelligence to make smarter decisions across every area of fleet management. At the same time, the findings also highlighted the growing pressure facing businesses still reliant on fragmented systems and manual processes. Key findings from the report included: • 90% of transport & logistics managers say drivers feel safer than they did five years ago • 88% of respondents believe their organisations are well equipped to maximise use AI in future • Sustainability is now a top priority for 60% of operators, up from 36% in 2025 • The average annual cost of manual proof of delivery processing rose 22% to over £62,000 • Over half of respondents said they would consider a career move within the next five years Safety emerged as one of the clearest success stories. Nine out of 10 transport & logistics managers said their drivers feel safer than they did five years ago. In addition, more than half of respondents said technologies such as in-cab cameras had improved driver performance by up to 50%, while 83% reported that camera systems had helped prevent a...
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