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GEODIS to open Dresden logistics centre

Logistics Business Magazine

The new facility meets the latest environmental and safety standards and is scheduled to be ready for occupancy in October of this year. The new logistics centre in the Dresden area is an example of the global transport and logistics service provider’s continued expansion in Germany.

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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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Why is freight data a powerful weapon in the era of COVID-19?

FreightWaves SONAR

As reported by McKinsey & Company : “The degree to which each mode of transport and trade lane is affected depends on their particular commodity mix. For example, the consideration of the full scale and spectrum of available modes is essential to ensure the best rates and service level for freight.

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Antwerp sees growth despite pandemic

Logistics Business Magazine

For example, Eucon, an Irish shipper, has expanded its shortsea sailings from Antwerp to Ireland with an additional ship, mainly between Antwerp and Dublin. Multimodal transport is the right tool for this door-to-door concept.” Step towards CO2 reduction.

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Industry View: Logistics HR in Western and Eastern Europe

Logistics Business Magazine

Secondly, in cargo transportation and logistics, specialists often need to be available 24/7. If we look at AsstrA’s “eastern” divisions in, for example, Shanghai and Istanbul, there is no such labour shortage. During the first meeting, the key evaluation criterion is whether the candidate meets the necessary job requirements.

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Laem Chabang Port Grows Upon Their success in 2019 and Marches Forwards to 2020

Logistics Manager

This did not meet our predictions, we were expecting more growth. However, we still have advantages, for example in labor quality,” exampled Lt. In 2019, cars were one of the cargos which dramatically reduced in numbers, according to Lt. Mokekhaw, “1.2 million cars were handled at our port, based on the latest statistics.

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The Search for a Supply Chain Solution

Blue Grace Logistics

Compliance, for example, is becoming a big concern. Trucking companies are being hit with some heavy rules and regulations, such as the ELD and the HoS mandates, which can limit the efficiency of freight transportation. Whether you need to manage full truckloads, LTLs, or a complete, multimodal transportation and logistics program.