Brazil’s truck drivers are still restive
The problem of Brazil’s truck drivers is still bubbling away in the background.
The problem of Brazil’s truck drivers is still bubbling away in the background.
The significant operational challenges presently faced by logistics managers are far removed from the world of autonomous vehicles, delivery robots and drones.
The workers of the EVG union that represents a number of different types of employees in Deutsche Bahn have staged a one-day strike over pay and conditions, compounding recent problems in German logistics.
As 2018 draws to a close, emerging market e-commerce is forcing its way onto the agenda.
Reports of easing tensions between the US and China following the G20 summit have been welcomed, but the costs have already been significant.
Amazon has been one of the targets of Donald Trump’s twitter ire, specifically the suggestion that the freight rates that that the e-retailer pays to the United States Postal Service (USPS) are too low.
Cutting through all of the hype around autonomous trucks, the latest development from DB Schenker and its technology partner Einride, is an interesting step forward in automation for on-site materials handling and warehousing.
The digital identification of items that can be read by machines and systems is starting to raise some fundamental questions about operational realities. Issues such as security, power consumption and longevity are all areas requiring greater collaboration and standardisation.
A dry spring and a hot summer has reduced water levels on the Rhine making the movement of barges and low-draft ships difficult. The impact on industry in the area is becoming significant.
Following the 2013 and 2014 Black Friday fiasco when couriers were faced with massive backlog in parcels, retailers and LSPs have been frantically preparing themselves for the bargain hunters to avoid another debacle.
CEVA has been outlining a new strategic direction and it is one that seems to place its shareholder CMA CGM, at the centre of the company.
The latest report by Ti finds that the market is experiencing growth rates not seen since 2009. However, there are clouds on the horizon which look set to depress future growth.