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AI, algorithmic planning and connected systems to cut costs by 15-30%.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Artificial Intelligence</category><category>Route Optimization</category><category>Fleet Management</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>Beyond GPS: what next-generation telematics actually monitors on EVs</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/beyond-gps-next-generation-ev-telematics/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/beyond-gps-next-generation-ev-telematics/</guid><description>Modern telematics goes far beyond GPS positioning. Battery health, energy efficiency, driver scoring and ESG reporting: what changes for electric fleets.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Telematics</category><category>Electric Vehicles</category><category>Sustainability</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>Last mile in Italy: a 117 billion EUR market under pressure</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/last-mile-logistics-market-italy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/last-mile-logistics-market-italy/</guid><description>Italy&apos;s logistics market reaches 117 billion EUR in 2026. Analysis of trends, challenges and strategies to compete in the last mile delivery sector.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Last Mile</category><category>Logistics</category><category>Italy Market</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>The 7 KPIs every fleet manager should track (and how to read them)</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/7-kpi-fleet-manager-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/7-kpi-fleet-manager-guide/</guid><description>Too much data, too few decisions. Here are the 7 essential fleet management KPIs, with benchmarks and practical guidance to improve each metric.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Fleet Management</category><category>KPI</category><category>Route Optimization</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>Digital Proof of Delivery: why paper-based POD is costing you more than you think</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/digital-proof-of-delivery-benefits/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/digital-proof-of-delivery-benefits/</guid><description>67% of carriers already use digital POD. Discover the hidden costs of paper-based proof of delivery and how photo, signature and automation cut disputes by 23%.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Proof of Delivery</category><category>Delivery Optimization</category><category>Fleet Management</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>CSRD and corporate fleets: what changes for transport in 2026</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/csrd-fleet-sustainability-reporting-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/csrd-fleet-sustainability-reporting-2026/</guid><description>CSRD now extends to listed SMEs from January 2026. How to collect fleet emissions data for ESG reporting and turn compliance into real efficiency.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Sustainability</category><category>Fleet Management</category><category>Regulations</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>Driver shortage in Italy: 22,000 vacancies and how technology can help</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/driver-shortage-italy-22000-vacancies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/driver-shortage-italy-22000-vacancies/</guid><description>Italy is short 22,000 professional drivers. Analysis of the shortage data and how technology helps fleets do more with fewer resources.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Last Mile</category><category>Fleet Management</category><category>Drivers</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>From Excel to automated route planning: how much time are you losing?</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/excel-to-automated-route-planning/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/excel-to-automated-route-planning/</guid><description>Fleet managers spend 2-3 hours daily planning routes on Excel. How to switch to automated optimization without disrupting operations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Route Optimization</category><category>Delivery Planning</category><category>Fleet Management</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>The real cost of a failed first delivery attempt</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/failed-delivery-first-attempt-cost/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/failed-delivery-first-attempt-cost/</guid><description>A failed delivery doubles shipping costs and drives customers away. Real data on the financial impact, plus proven strategies to improve first-attempt success.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Last Mile</category><category>Delivery Optimization</category><category>Logistics Costs</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>5 fleet data points that tell you if you&apos;re ready for electric</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/5-fleet-data-points-ev-readiness/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/5-fleet-data-points-ev-readiness/</guid><description>Before buying an electric van, analyze your fleet data. Here are the 5 parameters that tell you which vehicles are worth replacing.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Electric Vehicles</category><category>Telematics</category><category>Fleet Management</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>Mixed diesel and electric fleet: how to manage the transition without losing control</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/mixed-fleet-diesel-electric-transition-management/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/mixed-fleet-diesel-electric-transition-management/</guid><description>Managing a fleet with both diesel and electric vehicles is the reality of 2026. How to monitor costs, maintenance and KPIs with a unified platform.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Electric Vehicles</category><category>Fleet Management</category><category>Sustainability</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>How artificial intelligence is changing delivery planning</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/artificial-intelligence-delivery-planning/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/artificial-intelligence-delivery-planning/</guid><description>AI applied to last mile logistics: how algorithmic route optimization works, what results it delivers and how to get started without disrupting your processes.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Route Optimization</category><category>Last Mile</category><category>Fleet Management</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>5 signs your last mile logistics needs optimization</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/5-signs-last-mile-needs-optimization/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/5-signs-last-mile-needs-optimization/</guid><description>Discover the 5 warning signs of inefficient delivery management. From hours spent on Excel to unpredictable fuel costs.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Last Mile</category><category>Route Optimization</category><category>Delivery</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>Restricted traffic zones in 2026: your fleet data tells you where electric vehicles make sense</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/ztl-2026-fleet-data-electric-transition/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/ztl-2026-fleet-data-electric-transition/</guid><description>Restricted zone regulations are changing in 2026. Your fleet&apos;s telematics data tells you which vehicles are worth replacing with electric — and which aren&apos;t.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Electric Vehicles</category><category>Last Mile</category><category>Delivery</category><author>Optivo</author></item><item><title>Telematics and electric vehicles: how fleet monitoring is changing</title><link>https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/ev-telematics-fleet-monitoring/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://optivologistics.com/en/blog/ev-telematics-fleet-monitoring/</guid><description>Telematics works differently on electric vehicles. New data to monitor, compatibility challenges and opportunities for fleet managers running mixed fleets.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Telematics</category><category>Electric Vehicles</category><category>Fleet Management</category><author>Optivo</author></item></channel></rss>