How 5G paves the way for a new era of digital logistics Since its inception, 5G has rapidly become the number one topic for every industry, and for good reason. 5G networks are expected to cover one-third of the world’s population by 2025, and a study of the 5G economy found that by 2035, 5G … 5G and digital logistics: an alliance of the future?
Container shipping has a chance for a successful, renewed future despite the pandemic. Within months of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became clear that, in the face of the most sudden and severe collapse in volumes in history, the unprecedented response of container operators to reduce capacity and prevent rates from falling is … Container Shipping: New Reality, Consolidation and Stability
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation industry comes in many forms, from a sharp decline in passenger traffic to an increase in the world’s dependence on air cargo. With the continued risk of infection at airports around the world, passenger traffic has dropped by more than 90 percent, forcing airlines to cancel … Air Freight in a Time of Crisis: A Helping Hand
Global initiatives to decarbonize maritime transport gain momentum Sea transportation is among the leaders in the world in terms of environmental pollution and harmful emissions. Maritime transport emits about 940 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year. Shipping accounts for about 2.5% of the world’s annual greenhouse gas emissions. To limit emissions, member states … CO2-Free Sea Freight: Expensive but Necessary
One of the most important trends in the development of logistics companies is the digital optimization of truck fleets. Innovation in data and technology solutions has the potential to completely transform fleet management operations, 85% of shippers and consignees believe their industry is still lagging behind when it comes to adopting new technologies. Meanwhile, logistics … On three pillars: digital fleet optimization
Carriers caught in the deepening crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are fighting for survival. Some companies are forced to reduce staff, refuse equipment leasing, try to use the transportation of high-demand goods, necessary to fight the pandemic. At the same time, some experts expect a possible consolidation of the big players, as they may … Air transportation in case of COVID-19: can the executioner not be pardoned?
Container shipping lines between Asia and Europe, weakened by the crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, are anxiously awaiting the arrival of new HMM mega container ships. The first container ship with a record capacity of 24,000 TEU, named Algeciras, will join the merchant fleet on the Asia-Northern Europe route. On April 23, 2020, the … First go, eleven get ready!
Robots, logistics 4.0, smart vehicles help carriers build efficient supply chains and reduce delivery times. Modern logistics service providers are very aware of the fact that e-commerce is now booming: by 2027, online sales are estimated to account for 24% of total sales. This rapid growth has in turn created huge logistical challenges in recent … Automation and fast delivery are the trends of the season
Global logistics is in crisis caused by the pandemic. Logistics companies are struggling to organize—and reorganize—complex shipping routes—and they do it remotely. Employees are struggling with the delay in production schedules, with violations of the usual routes for carriers. Cargo often needs to be moved to new routes or modes of transport. “We are facing … COVID-19: Test of Endurance
The future of cargo transportation is in the updated ports of China and the USA There is no point in arguing about the relevance of mega container ships and the role they play in the present and future of the shipping industry. Carriers are certainly seeing that there is demand for super-volume containerized freight, and … Big ship big sailing