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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. Taking all aspects into account is the only way for logistics companies to have a solid foundation for decision making and holistic optimization. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics.

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NEOM and DSV Establish Logistics Joint-venture

Logistics Business Magazine

NEOM and DSV have announced a $10 billion exclusive logistics joint venture to support the development of the ambitious projects taking shape in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. The partnership will focus on providing logistics services for NEOM in the coming years. NEOM will hold 51% of the joint venture with DSV holding the remaining 49%.

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How 5G Could Benefit Logistics Industry

Logistics Business Magazine

trillion USD to global GDP by 2030. With logistics and transport among the primary target sectors for 5G-enabled technology, what are the key benefits 5G could bring? The logistics industry, for example, has historically struggled with labour shortages, rapid changes in demand, and poor tracking information.

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Collaboration to Transform Cold Chain Transport

Logistics Business Magazine

Examples of these solutions include the E-Series, an innovative and future-proof electric refrigeration unit designed for sustainable operations in urban and inner-city areas. of halving per capita global food loss and waste by 2030. The session was aligned to the EU’s commitment of meeting SDG 12.3

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Large order of electric delivery vehicles serves as latest example of Amazon raising the stakes

Logistics Management

Amazon recently announced that as part of its commitment to net zero carbon by 2040 and 100% renewable energy by 2030 as part of what it called The Climate Pledge, whose objective is to meet the Paris Agreement ten years ahead of schedule by 2040, it has ordered 100,000 electric delivery vehicles, which it said represents the “largest order ever for (..)

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World Shipping Body Toughens Their Emissions Targets

Logistics Viewpoints

The interim goals include cutting greenhouse gas emissions “by at least 20 percent, striving for 30 percent, by 2030” and “by at least 70 percent, striving for 80 percent, by 2040.” Embracing green hydrogen, for example, not only requires a vast buildout of plants, but it also requires ports to develop a new storage and piping infrastructure.

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Preparing Logistics Brands for Digital Transformation

Logistics Business Magazine

Little wonder: with predictions that digital transformation spending in logistics will reach $108.8bn by 2030. Traditionally known for its reliance on manual processes and paperwork, the logistics sector is undergoing a significant shift towards digitalisation. Maersk’s successful introduction of Tradelens is a great example.

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