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More on The Future of Delivery (Takeaways from MercuryGate Velocity 2017 User Conference)

Talking Logistics

A notable exception is MercuryGate (a Talking Logistics sponsor), which was founded 17 years ago and recently held its annual user conference in Las Vegas. The theme of this year’s conference was ‘The Future of Delivery,” which I love because it raises a lot of questions and possibilities (see my recent post on the topic).

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Mexico conference: Uncertainty well-balanced with optimism

Automotive Logistics

While a degree of uncertainty over the future of free trade between Mexico and its Nafta neighbours to the north once again hung over discussions at this year’s Automotive Logistics Mexico conference, it was more than matched by confidence in the future of the automotive sector. vehicles were exported last year, up 12% on 2016.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Target Chief Operating Officer John Mulligan said on an earnings conference call Wednesday that the overstocking that weighed on the company last year was “in the rearview mirror” and that the retailer was turning toward getting fresh merchandise into stores for the fall. across the EU, and in China.

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NYK and Adani joint venture on track

Automotive Logistics

NYK Auto Logistics India (NALI) has signed an agreement with transport and port operations provider, Adani Logistics, to provide finished vehicle services using freight trains. by 2021, according to data from analyst IHS Markit. Indian light vehicle sales are expected to climb to 4.1m units this year and as much as 5.3m

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Express rail deliveries increase along the Silk Road Economic Belt

Automotive Logistics

Long distance rail connections are central to this trade and, at the Automotive Logistics Global Shanghai conference last week, speakers from China Railway International and Beijing Changjiu Logistics talked about the latest developments for vehicle and parts shipments on the China Railway Express (CR Express) between China and Europe.

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Sustainability guideline: easily reach climate neutrality for your business

Forto

Companies should always prefer train travels overflights, especially for domestics trips. Promote digital conferences and home office. Our tips in a nutshell: Minimize air travel and prefer train journeys. Encourage train travels and public transportation in general. Switch to virtual conferences and business meetings.

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The WannaCry Cyberattack: Another Warning for Supply Chain Executives

Talking Logistics

Comparing the headlines (September 7, 2016 and May 12, 2017). For example, cyber security was one of the topics we discussed at the Executive Forum track at the Descartes Evolution 2017 conference last month. One of the most popular posts I wrote last September became a reality over the weekend. Hospitals, Spanish Companies.”