Critical Issues

Can the logistics transportation industry thrive by connecting the physical and digital worlds?

Can the logistics transportation industry thrive by connecting the physical and digital worlds?

Earlier this year, Trimble completed its acquisition of Transporeon, combining the two companies' North American and European expertise, and enabling the creation of a unified, global transportation management platform that transforms the way the world works.

Diverse battery solutions can help any sized warehouse

Diverse battery solutions can help any sized warehouse

Although any building that stores raw materials or manufactured goods before distribution is called a warehouse, there are vast differences from one building to another.

FMI’ Analyst view: ‘MellowWrap: Smooth packaging sensation’

FMI’ Analyst view: ‘MellowWrap: Smooth packaging sensation’

The soft pack label market is anticipated to have reached a valuation of US$ 494.9 million in 2024. The market is predicted to witness a sluggish CAGR of 3.10% over the forecast period. However, the market is garnering notable attention, fuelled by the global surge in demand for personal care products.

Is the global shipping industry truly ready to go ‘packaging-free’?

Is the global shipping industry truly ready to go ‘packaging-free’?

By Charles Haverfield, CEO of US Packaging & Wrapping.

Earlier this year, Amazon announced it would be changing its shipping processes to send orders only in their original packaging.

LNH Transport shares its thoughts on re-opening of Wilko after being bought by The Range

LNH Transport shares its thoughts on re-opening of Wilko after being bought by The Range

UK transport and logistics specialist LNH Transport, shares its thoughts on The Range buying Wilko’s brand and how this may change its logistics forecasting.

New research reveals that the trade, transportation and utilities sector holds the fourth-highest number of current job openings right now

New research reveals that the trade, transportation and utilities sector holds the fourth-highest number of current job openings right now

New research has identified that the trade, transportation and utilities industry has the fourth most job openings in the US as of September 2023.

Carbon reduction vs carbon offsetting: Choosing the right route for freight decarbonization

Carbon reduction vs carbon offsetting: Choosing the right route for freight decarbonization

By Serge Schamschula, Head of Ecosystem at Transporeon.

In light of the European Commission’s recent ambitious proposals to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of freight transport across Europe, the need to decarbonise has reached a critical juncture.This urgency is fuelled by the growing concerns of the British public regarding the climate crisis.

Boost dock-to-stock times with Southgate’s MPW

Boost dock-to-stock times with Southgate’s MPW

Southgate Global reveals how making the switch to a Mobile Powered Workstation (MPW) at a loading bay, can boost dock-to-stock cycle times and give companies a performance edge.

Logistics investment needed to avoid economic storm clouds, says Logistics UK

Logistics investment needed to avoid economic storm clouds, says Logistics UK

The Chancellor should prioritise support for the logistics sector in next week’s Autumn Statement, to avert the damage that an economic downturn could cause to the nation’s finances, according to business group Logistics UK.

54% container logistics pros do not believe shifting container production away from China will ease supply chain woes

54% container logistics pros do not believe shifting container production away from China will ease supply chain woes

The global shipping industry is currently grappling with a complex challenge that revolves around a crucial element – shipping containers. The real issue at hand is not the geographical concentration of container production but rather the efficient positioning of the global container pool.

Container xChange surveyed around 1500 supply chain professionals to gauge container logistics and supply chain professionals’ sentiment around shifting container production away from China.

SOTI research shows four in five UK organisations need operational intelligence to optimise their mobile fleet

SOTI research shows four in five UK organisations need operational intelligence to optimise their mobile fleet

New global research from SOTI, in a report titled Mobility in Motion: When Technology Transformation Meets Operational Intelligence, has highlighted the challenges UK organisations face in optimising their device management.

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