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
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
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 pursuit of more efficient, productive and safe operations, a growing number of warehouses are implementing automated guided vehicles (AGVs). “Companies continue to invest in automation, and in many cases AGVs
The modern warehouse is no longer just a storage facility, it’s a living, intelligent ecosystem. Increasingly, logistics operations rely on connected devices, real-time analytics, and automation to reduce cost, increase throughput, and
This week’s Supply Chain and Logistics News included headlines about the sharp decline in solar installations in the European Union due to a drop in political support. BYD announces a major manufacturing
Logistics is no longer just about transport, writes Emma Verkaik, CEO of the BCMPA – British Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics. The role of logistics within the wider supply
Logistics Viewpoints is offering a free executive summary of its market research report on Transportation Management Systems (TMS), a core solution for managing today’s increasingly complex logistics and freight operations. As companies
On July 22, the U.S. and Japan finalized a trade agreement that lowers tariffs on Japanese vehicles and parts imported into the U.S. from roughly 25% to 15%. The adjustment comes after
President Trump displays an executive order on artificial intelligence he signed in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images On July 23, 2025, the White House issued a
As Europe is experiencing extreme heat it is essential that supply chains, especially those handling temperature-sensitive goods, face multifaceted pressures on infrastructure, vehicles, and workforce. Let‘s explore these mounting challenges and outline
24th July 2025 An historic trade deal between Britain and India is being signed in London today. The deal aims to drive jobs in high-growth sectors like aerospace, technology and advanced manufacturing –
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has welcomed the first call by The Premier Alliance’s FE4 service between Asia and North Europe. The 24,000 TEU HMM Southampton arrived at the UK’s largest container