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What is Multimodal Transport?

MTS Logistics

What is Multimodal Transport? Multimodal transport, also known as combined transport, is a transport system that involves the movement of goods using multiple modes of transport such as trucks, rail, air and ships. Multimodal transport supports various transport systems.

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CMA CGM Closes on Takeover of Bolloré Logistics, Its Largest Acquisition Ever

MTS Logistics

French shipping giant CMA CGM has closed on its acquisition of Bolloré Logistics, after being given final approval by regulatory authorities in the European Union. The deal had been in the works for some time, with initial talks and intent to acquire Bolloré Logistics stretching back nearly a year, to Spring 2023. billion ($4.85

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Shipping Giants Look to the Air Cargo Space for Growth Opportunities

MTS Logistics

From the looks of it, these companies are trying to diversify their services and seek a larger share of the global logistics market. According to the International Air Transport Association, global air freight volumes are expected to double by 2030. Steamship lines have been making moves to enter the air cargo market in recent years.

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First data logger meets IEC standard

Logistics Business Magazine

. “Reliably detecting transport damage, verifying it simply and transparently according to recognised and agreed on rules in order to minimise risks and avert costs – this is no longer a pipe dream for supply chain managers and quality managers,” says Aspion Managing Director Martina Woehr.

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BCOs and drayage planning: How global retailers apply data

FreightWaves SONAR

Drayage planning is critical in global trade It might seem like the simplest and most basic kind of shipping, but first-mile drayage planning and transport is among the most critical steps. Global supply chains rely on multimodal transport to ship goods from manufacturers that are far from their end customers.

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Forklift Fleet Keeps Productivity High for 3PL

Logistics Business Magazine

The market-leading specialist in air, road and sea transportation, as well as logistics and supply chain management, found what it was looking for following a tendering process involving a number of leading suppliers. The post Forklift Fleet Keeps Productivity High for 3PL appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Intelligent Automation, the Future of Supply Chain. Is the Logistics Industry Ready?

Blue Grace Logistics

When the retail and consumer goods industries, who have the most complicated supply chains, are envisaging intelligent automation as the future of the supply chain, then can logistics – the core of supply chain be left behind? How Intelligent Automation Will Benefit Logistics. Definitely not.