How Great Traffic Changes Will Affect Road Logistics
Freight transportation has been a viable shipping method around the world for over a hundred years. It has become one of the most essential, cost-effective ways to move goods for companies near and far. Besides trains, the trucking industry is incredibly robust in the world of shipping, especially in the United States. There’s no denying
Great Tech Advances for Trucking
Ask anyone in logistics and they’ll tell you that not only are truck drives part of the foundation of the shipping world, but they’re also the backbone of the economy. When it comes to transporting goods for both customers and businesses, the trucking industry is critical. While the fundamentals of this will probably never change,
The Latest Tech For Harbor Automation Update
Millions of packages are ordered worldwide every day, and with so many consumers expecting their deliveries in a timely manner, shipping and automation have started to be more commonly associated together. Usually, when you hear shipping, you think of a barge carrying a container and a long journey. Still, a leader in the marine operations
How Container Shipping Is A Global Solution
With the internet at everyone’s fingertips, many people today are taking advantage and starting their own businesses. A good majority of these home businesses rely on reselling or even drop shipping. Furthermore, while many people assume drop shipping is the better option due to the logistics, what people don’t consider is how container shipping can
Why Future-Proofing Is Important To Your Business
Future-proofing was something that before 2020 most people wouldn’t have thought about too much. But as we progress through 2021, there are thousands of business owners worldwide who have had to adjust their methods, and those are the lucky ones. Many business owners have had to close altogether because of the global pandemic. While this
Why The Post COVID Outlook Is Promising
As we approach the midpoint of 2021, most countries can finally see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. By now, Covid vaccines are available and easy to acquire in most countries. These factors mean that global commerce will start to creep back to a sense of normalcy in most scenarios, providing new
Brexit and What it Means for Logistics
Brexit and What it Means for Logistics With Brexit’s new rules on imports, exports, and tariffs – the UKs forklift industry is looking to buy locally in Britain. This will allow them to acquire all the components they need to service and maintain the lift truck fleets. These fleets service the nation’s vital warehouses and
How Robot Technology is Affecting the Shipping Industry
Comau recently introduced its RACER-5-0.80 (Racer-5 COBOT), which is sure to shake up the shipping industry. It’s a new wonder in collaborative robotics that meets the growing demand for fast, cost-effective robots that can be used in small spaces. It can be utilized in narrow lanes of a warehouse, docking stations, and in many other
How Philadelphia Became the Fastest Growing Port on the East Coast
In 2020, PhilaPort achieved a total 7% increase in container volumes. This means The Port of Philadelphia is now the fastest-growing container port on the East Coast. This isn’t the first time the Port has impressed us. In fact, these cargo levels contribute to a trend of prosperity that has lasted more than ten years.
How Data is Advancing the Maritime Logistics Industry
Maritime logistics is the backbone of the supply chain. It allows for the cost-effective movement of goods across countries and facilitates 95% of the UK’s trade. The global maritime sector will be worth an enormous $3 trillion by the year 2030. But because of the pandemic, maritime organizations have had to implement new digital ways