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The advancement of logistics connectivity and shipment visibility systems has greatly benefited the intermodal, multimodal, and global shipping industries. Although rail shipment has emerged as a cost-effective and high-capacity transportation solution, its adoption has been hindered by the absence of adequate logistics visibility. The limited visibility in rail shipment operations has discouraged its utilization, creating … Read moreHow IoT supply-chain visibility is unlocking value in rail logistics

Komatsu Europe has recently shared plans to expand its KEPO (Komatsu Europe Parts Operation) site, in order to accommodate the storage needs of their heaviest and bulkiest spare parts. The extension will allow for additional storage space to be created, providing ample room for these parts to be stored. By expanding the KEPO site, the … Read moreExpansion of Logistics Hub: Komatsu Europe adds a new warehouse extension

Interborders, an Argentine company that provides logistics solutions for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, views the international experience of transporting hazardous goods. Due to the intricate framework of global supply chains, there is an increasing trend in Argentina for the demand of inputs categorized as hazardous. Industries rely on crucial products such as lithium batteries, … Read moreThe conundrum of international trade: hazardous goods

Through inventory optimization, GEMÜ Group managed to reduce its transport costs to Brazil by 23% Logistics costs are one of the major bottlenecks of the Brazilian industry. The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) survey, Challenges to the Competitiveness of Brazilian Exports, released at the end of 2022, identified 43 obstacles to foreign trade, with the … Read moreSwitching from air to sea mode helps contain costs in the machinery industry

In 2022, the Egyptian state earned approximately $7.98 billion from the Suez Canal, marking yet another record-breaking year in terms of revenue for this vital pathway for worldwide maritime commerce. The Suez Canal Authority, which oversees the Suez Canal, has reported that the canal’s 2022 revenues have increased by 25% compared to the previous year, … Read moreRecord revenue in 2022 for the Suez Canal

Agility and Transport Intelligence groups have released their Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2023 report, which ranks the top 50 emerging countries in the world based on the development of their logistics sector. Fourteen African countries have moved up in the rankings, with Morocco leading the continent. Agility Group, a prominent supply chain services provider, and … Read moreLogistics: the top 14 African countries in the Emerging Markets Logistics Index

Transportation ministers are advocating for the expansion of Germany’s autobahns, potentially with ten lanes, while mobility researchers and railway representatives envision a different future, on the rails. They believe that the focus should be on expanding and improving the railway system instead of expanding the autobahns. They believe that this will be a more sustainable … Read moreHow necessary are ten-lane highways? Reasoning from Germany

According to Ford, as the population grows, electric vans will play a role in creating a sustainable urban environment At what point will the increase in population and delivery of goods in the city cause mobility and urban life quality to deteriorate and become unsustainable? Ford Pro posed the question of when the growth of … Read moreFord Pro, electric logistics against city congestion

According to Ralf Düster, a board member at Setlog (a provider of SCM software), five key factors will be critical in shaping the future of supply chain design. “The design of the supply chain is crucial for the strategic planning of the supply chain and is becoming a key competitive advantage for companies in the … Read moreFive Key Factors for Effective Supply Chain Design in Logistics Strategy

People working in the transportation industry face many challenges on a daily basis. The use of modern technology enables considerable convenience and time savings. Find out about the tools you can use in your daily work. For some, working in logistics definitely does not equate to convenience, and improvement is sought only by those who … Read moreCan work in logistics be comfortable? Get to know useful apps