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Apr 16, 2019 Logistics

Last mile: Deliveries by tram – a viable solution for sustainable urban logistics?

Whether parcels, supermarket deliveries or old furniture, more and more goods are being transported by rail along the last mile. Now, Hermes is conducting its own test – transporting parcels by tram, in Frankfurt. Experts think there could be something in this.

Feb 28, 2019 Company | Logistics

Infrastructure: State-of-the-art Hermes logistics centre opens in Hamburg

Hermes Germany opened its new logistics centre in Hamburg. The approximately 9,000 square metre state-of-the-art distribution centre was developed, planned and realised by Hamburg company ECE. The Hamburg LC is part of a 300-million-euro investment programme with which Hermes is comprehensively extending its logistics network throughout Germany.

Feb 21, 2019 E-Commerce | Logistics

Global infrastructure: The New Silk Road

China’s Belt and Road Initiative is the most ambitious global infrastructure project ever seen. By connecting more than two-thirds of the world’s population, it could transform global trade and logistics.

Jan 10, 2019 Logistics | Responsibility

Logistics: Sparking interest in electric trucks

Innovative projects across the globe show the drive towards carbon-free road freight is gathering momentum. But there are still challenges to overcome before electric trucks can truly disrupt the status quo.

Oct 30, 2018 Logistics

International shipping: How ports are becoming smarter

Shipping is the backbone of the world economy, transporting 90% of global trade. But as cargo volumes increase and consumers expect faster delivery times, port operators must embrace technological innovation to keep up.

Sep 10, 2018 Logistics

Trends in logistics: Increasing supply chain transparency

From AI to blockchain, a wave of technological innovations are helping organisations gain greater insight into increasingly complex global supply chains.

Aug 22, 2018 Logistics

Market trends: Sharing economy in logistics: Warehousing on demand

After revolutionising transportation with Uber and holiday rentals with Airbnb, the sharing economy is now impacting logistics. Providing agility and flexibility, on-demand warehousing is becoming increasingly popular.