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How businesses can design their last-mile logistics for success

Crossing the finish line: how brands can plan for success in their last-mile logistics Last-mile logistics is a marathon, not a sprint – and a partnership with Maersk will support ambitious retail, lifestyle and FMCG brands to get across the finish line.

South Asia's Economic Prospects in the Next Few Years

Economic Prospects For South Asia In Coming Years – OpEd An article written more than ten years back (FORBES Poverty and corruption) highlighted the nexus between corruption and poverty. The article stated “poverty invites corruption, while corruption de…

China releases a five-year strategy to improve the logistics industry.

China rolls out five year plan to upgrade logistics sector China has rolled out a five-year plan for a modern logistics sector through 2025 that focuses on digitisation and efficiency.

4 Secrets To A Lucrative Logistics Partnership

4 Keys for Unlocking a Successful Logistics Partnership Talking Logistics guest commentary by Carlos Godinez (Uber Freight) on four keys to unlocking a successful logistics partnership.

International Forum for Logistics and Transportation

International Transport and Logistics Forum Focuses on Kazakhstan’s Crucial Role in Connecting Asia and Europe - The Astana Times ASTANA – Kazakh Vice Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Almaz Idyrysov highlighted the country’s role as a vital land corridor between Asia and Europe during the fifth International Transport and Logistics Forum titled New Silk Way and held as part of the Kazakhstan Transport We...

Transportation and logistics challenges in South Africa

Challenges facing South Africa’s Transport and Logistics sectors Creamer Media, in partnership with the Railway Safety Regulator, will be hosting a webinar on the challenges facing South Africa’s Transport and Logistics sectors on Wednesday, 26 October at 14:00.

New York is now the busiest port in the country

New York is now the nation's busiest port in a historic tipping point for U.S.-bound trade A historic August for container volume pushed the Port of New York and New Jersey to the No. 1 spot in the U.S., outpacing Los Angeles and Long Beach cargo.

Why Closed Loop Autonomous Logistics Planning Is Beneficial

The Benefits of Closed Loop Autonomous Logistics Planning Join this exclusive webinar as aThingz executives discuss their innovative closed loop autonomous logistics planning solution and the value it generates for their customers.

Why are shipping charges changing?

What’s going on with shipping rates? McKinsey’s Steve Saxon and Jaana Remes discuss why container shipping costs are surging and give their take on what lies ahead for the industry.

What Japan did to win its "Traffic War"

How Japan Won its ‘Traffic War’ Until the early 1970s, Japan endured a high rate of road fatalities. Now the nation boasts one of the world’s best traffic safety records. Here's why.

China's largest solar-powered drone successfully completes its initial test flight.

China’s biggest solar-powered drone completes first test flight Morning Star 50 took off from an airport in Shaanxi and landed 26 minutes later, according to state media.

National security and the logistics and supply chain framework

The impact of logistics and supply chain framework on national security I have written about this in bits and pieces but there is a need to highlight areas where supply chain and logistics affect national security and vice