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Verallia enhances sustainability with Metrocargo

Logistics Business Magazine

The project, which involves the railway terminal in Borgo San Dalmazzo (Cuneo) and Verallia plants in Gazzo Veronese (Verona), Villa Poma (Mantua) and Lonigo (Vicenza), was studied and carried out thanks to the commitment of Sibelco Italia with the essential support of multimodal transport operator Metrocargo Italia.

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Transporting Perishable Goods? Some Important Factors to Consider.

Blue Grace Logistics

Conduct a Market Study: It’s important to find the right market for fresh produce, especially for those products that spoil easily. In case you need multimodal transportation to ship your cargo, carry out this exercise for all the transporters in the chain. How long it remains fresh and fit for consumption.

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Antwerp sees growth despite pandemic

Logistics Business Magazine

The feasibility studies have been completed and the consortium is preparing to enter the design phase. Multimodal transport is the right tool for this door-to-door concept.” Step towards CO2 reduction. The Antwerp@C consortium is taking important steps forward in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon port.

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IoT Speeds Over-the-Road Shipment Tracking

Talking Logistics

According to a 2017 Michigan State University Supply Chain Management study , “supply chain and product complexity possess a number of sources that vex supply chain operations…customer accommodation is the first,” including the demand for speed and visibility into shipments.

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Port of Dunkirk Makes Progress with Ambitious Expansion Plan

Logistics Business Magazine

Based on expected growth in container shipping, the CAP 2020 project is expected to have positive effects on the regional economy in terms of jobs and added value, promote multimodal transport systems thanks to efficient rail and waterway connections, and reduce the environmental impact of goods transport.

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

Blue Grace Logistics

According to a study conducted by IBM and National Retail Federation (NRF), the retail and consumer goods industry is designating intelligent automation, also known as artificial intelligence, as the future of supply chain. But is simply adding a digital component to the complex supply chain network enough to make it efficient?

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Freightweek STL shines spotlight on freight and transportation industries

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Freight and transportation experts to focus on the forward movement of America’s growing freight industry. LOUIS, MO – Inland Marine Expo (IMX), Institute for Trade and Transportation Studies (ITTS), and St. Louis Regional Freightway are partnering to host FreightWeek STL, a four-day conference in St.

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