Topic Logistics 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. more 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. more 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. more Jun 14, 2018 Logistics Trends in logistics: Progress still needed for drone deliveries The potential benefits of drone delivery are numerous. But important regulatory and technological challenges are still to be overcome before they can regularly bring packages directly to customers’ doorsteps. more May 30, 2018 Logistics Interview Velove from Sweden: Cycle logistics challenge the van Cargo bikes have the potential to play a central role in a carbon free future of city logistics. Johan Erlandsson, CEO of the Swedish start-up Velove, gives a European perspective. more May 22, 2018 Logistics Germany: Hermes introduces intelligent route planning Hermes is introducing a new route planning software for parcel delivery services in Germany, which will make the delivery process more precise and efficient. The application enables new digital services to be offered. Hermes has been investing several million euros in the introduction of this new technology. more May 16, 2018 E-Commerce | Logistics Same-day delivery: Innovating to meet demand From groceries to electronics, more and more retailers are offering customers the option of same-day delivery. But is speed really of the essence? And what are the environmental costs? more May 08, 2018 Logistics | Responsibility City logistics: Hermes trials parcel delivery by cargo bikes in Berlin In June 2018, Hermes and other parcel delivery service providers will be starting a joint pilot trial with e-cargo bikes and micro depots in Berlin. The idea behind this field study is to test how cargo bikes can be efficiently used for parcel deliveries. more Apr 10, 2018 Logistics Logistics 4.0: Blockchain: Revolutionising the world of logistics Blockchain technology is poised on the brink of transforming the logistics industry, revolutionising the way we ship and track goods. more Opinion Oct 25, 2017 Logistics Women in Tech: Why IT needs more female role models In the interview, Anja Schumann, CEO and founder of moinworld, talks about outdated clichés and why it pays to shape the future as a female “techie”. more Post navigation previous page 1 2 3 next page Goto homepage