Saloodo! at transport logistic 2023
Saloodo!, a subsidiary of DHL Freight, is set to present the latest updates to its digital freight platform, aimed at benefiting both shippers and carriers. One of the highlights of the platform is its open marketplace, which ensures full transparency in transport and logistics. With its central, user-friendly, and dependable interface, Saloodo! helps shippers and […]
This is the real cost of Brexit: What it means for Logistics & Transport
A large number of freight forwarders is already learning the hard way that Brexit is having a negative impact on trade and logistics in both the United Kingdom and the European Union. With increased administrative and regulatory hurdles, Brexit is disrupting cross-border connections between the United Kingdom and the European Union in every industry. Regulatory […]
The Power Of Resilience: 6 Tactics For A Stronger, More Resilient Supply Chain.
Germany Before the Ukrainian-Russian conflict the country had already a 14.3 percent increase in energy costs, as well as the knock-on impact on gasoline prices (which rose by 20 percent) and food prices (which rose by 4.9 percent), all led to the country’s inflation rate rising to 4.1 percent per end of 2021, the highest […]
Why Logistics Plays Big for Valentine’s Day
Unseen performance behind the scenes When it comes to showing their affection, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful barometer of how much people are prepared to spend. What few people realize is that behind every bunch of roses and bag of sweets is an unseen and meticulously choreographed ballet of logistics that takes place behind the […]
6 easy steps to improved pallet shipping
The transport of goods as pallet transport is probably the most frequently performed transport variant in road freight transport. Freight weighing more than 31.5 kilograms must be able to be transported on pallets for health and safety reasons. Whether general cargo, bulky goods, partial loads or full loads – they are all closely related to […]
More transport orders: 5 simple steps to a fully automated Rate Card process
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Lithium batteries: Transport only with certificate
Manufacturers are only allowed to put tested batteries on the market. For them to be allowed to be transported at all, they must pass various tests, which are then recorded in the so-called UN 38.3 report of the United Nations. However, since there are still many batteries from dubious sources on the road, the hazardous […]
How Freight Forwarders Calculate Their Transport Costs: An Insider’s Guide
Freight forwarders and carriers must consider many parameters when calculating their transport prices. In this article, we explain how…