Logistics refers to the planning, execution, and management of the movement and storage of goods, services, and information across the supply chain. It includes transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
For distribution operations on sea or land, by far the biggest daily cost is fuel. Added to this is the pressure to go green for very many reasons, writes Richard Shepherd-Barron. The
Trump Doubles Down on Trade War With Canada: What It Means for Business and Consumers In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, former President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs
In the future, warehouse managers will increasingly be able to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to optimizing material flow processes, incluidng real-time contraol of industrial trucks. At its tech
Evri, one of the UK’s largest dedicated parcel delivery companies, and DHL eCommerce, the e-commerce logistics specialist of DHL Group, have today announced a strategic transaction that will see the merger of
15th May 2025 In the latest episode of Logistics Business Conversations titled ‘Maximising Warehouse Efficiency’, host Peter MacLeod sits down with Brian Kirst, Chief Commercial Officer at SnapFulfil, to explore the surprising findings
Better stock accuracy and planning can be achieved with AI, in the Gulf and elsewhere, writes Trevor Stamp (pictured below), Head of Contract Logistics, GAC Dubai. The Middle East has rapidly grown
A compact and agile AirRob automated storage system by Libiao Robotics has been installed in the Shanghai warehouse of a specialist lean supply chain management service company. Founded in 2001, Shanghai Shine-Link
In most industries, supply chains have become increasingly complex. Businesses are now managing goods and information across multiple locations, time zones, and partner networks. This complexity has introduced gaps in visibility and
After over three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have formally agreed to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in their bilateral relations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
As global supply chains grow more complex and customer expectations skyrocket, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become a strategic linchpin for companies aiming to stay competitive. ARC Advisory Group’s latest market research
Logistics companies face immense pressure to optimise their operations, enhance security, reduce losses, and become more cost-efficient. Advanced AI-powered video surveillance solutions provide essential support, including robust stock monitoring, access and perimeter
Honeywell is teaming up with Teradyne Robotics to deliver automation solutions for logistics, warehousing and fast-moving consumer goods companies throughout the Americas and Europe. The collaboration brings Teradyne Robotics’ autonomous mobile robot
Automated picking and handling operations often require the usage of more than one technology in the robotic area. They should be both scalable and flexible. David Priestman got an update from a