The delivery bill: Why it is so important for logistics

Central functions of the delivery bill The delivery bill is an important commercial document that accompanies transported goods and is therefore sometimes also referred to as a goods receipt/issue slip. It provides a lot of central information about the delivery and enables logistics to track the shipment of goods. At the same time, it serves […]

Saloodo! – the digital freight platform for your road transport

Saloodo! is the digital platform for road freight transport

Saloodo! is the digital freight platform that does just that. Saloodo! was founded in 2016 by DHL, the express, transport and logistics specialist within Deutsche Post DHL Group, and went live in early 2017. The platform offers shippers and transport companies a novel, powerful digital solution that maximizes efficiency in all steps of transport ordering […]

Digital logistics: The Future of Logistics in the Metaverse

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In the tech industry, the Metaverse is considered the next big thing. Critics will say it will never catch on. In the Metaverse, people will use digital avatars to work, shop and even travel the world. Sound like science fiction? In some ways, it is. Too far-fetched for logistics? That’s exactly what we want to […]

How digitalisation disrupts logistics

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E-commerce efficiencies The rise of the “expectation economy” stemmed from studies showing that consumers, in general, expect their e-commerce orders to be delivered within a matter of hours, complete with tracking information at every step of their parcel’s journey. This has spurred e-commerce giants to build their own logistics digital platforms and footprint in an […]

Digital logistics: Machine Learning in Logistics – Examples & Main Use Cases

Machine Learning in logistics examples shown as trucks cross a bridge

What is Machine Learning Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that allows a system to understand and leverage data for better model performance without being particularly designed to do so. Machine learning algorithms use historical data as input to foresee new output values. They are trained to make classifications or predictions using statistical […]

All about the history of the trucker cap

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Hats, as we know them today, were partly shaped by our culture and history. Hats have always been worn for protection. For example, they protected their wearers from the sun when they worked outside in the fields. But they also served as a fashion statement, and as with most accessories, their popularity has fluctuated over […]

What you need to know about Incoterms®

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Incoterms® are globally recognized, uniform contractual clauses and delivery conditions that enable the parties to a sales contract to standardize processing in international, but also national, commercial transactions. The Incoterms® have the task of defining the distribution of costs, the distribution of risks and the duties of care between the contracting parties. The importance of […]

Digital logistics: How to use artificial intelligence in logistics

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can be used for a variety of purposes. One of the most useful application areas is logistics as well as supply chain management, which deal with complex processes such as managing inventory, distributing goods to warehouses, or managing transportation routes in real time. The foundation for AI […]

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