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
Pacsize, supplier of sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, has announced the company’s completed agreement to acquire Sparck Technologies, a European-based manufacturer of high-throughput, fit-to-size, automated packaging solutions. The acquisition marks a significant milestone
In today’s supply‑chain landscape, efficiency no longer hinges on cost and speed alone—it’s about resilience, transparency, and carbon‑smart decisions executed at algorithmic pace. From AI‑driven route optimization that scrubs millions of empty
During the pandemic, we got a taste of what a shortage of truck/lorry (HGV) drivers looks like, with empty supermarket shelves, a lack of fuel in petrol stations, and delays in vaccine
In today’s supply‑chain landscape, efficiency no longer hinges on cost and speed alone—it’s about resilience, transparency, and carbon‑smart decisions executed at algorithmic pace. From AI‑driven route optimization that scrubs millions of empty
Flash Battery, an Italian company founded in 2012 and specialized in the engineering and production of high-performance lithium batteries for industrial use, has announced the launch of its new laser-welding automated module
Property investors and owners are facing a fundamental shift in how they understand and manage flood risk, as the UK Environment Agency’s updated flood risk mapping reshapes future development and climate resilience
The team at goplasticpallets, a British provider of sustainable plastic pallets and boxes, is celebrating a big achievement – recycling an incredible 2,000 tonnes of plastic in just six years. This milestone
Accumulators and batteries containing lithium require highly sensitive handling in strict accordance with legislation. For logistical processes surrounding production, storage, transport and disposal of dangerous goods, the plastics pioneer Craemer provides safe
German storage system and sawing machine manufacturer Kasto, through its UK and Ireland subsidiary in Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire, has announced its expansion into a new area of activity with the launch of
Intensifying geopolitical unrest. Increasing concerns over mass supply chain disruptions. Extreme tariff volatility. It’s a rollercoaster for logistics and supply chain leaders operating in global markets. Add emerging compliance requirements—such as sustainability,