Efficient transport management made easy: Why digital logistics platforms are the future of e-commerce
E-commerce records stable growth The e-commerce market has seen tremendous growth in recent years and it is impossible to imagine today without it. Global e-commerce sales are growing at an annual rate of 11.16% (CAGR 2023-2027). According to statista, e-commerce sales in Germany will amount to approximately €147 billion in 2023. According to the forecast, […]
Logistics myths unveiled: Automation will destroy jobs
The influence of automation It is undeniable that automation is having an impact on jobs in the logistics industry. Machines and robots can perform many tasks faster and more precisely than humans. In particular, repetitive and physically demanding work can be handled by automated systems. This means that some jobs in areas such as warehouse […]
Full load, full benefits: Shipping as a Full Truck Load (FTL) in Road Freight Transport
The efficiency advantage of FTL FTL stands for Full Truckload, which means the complete utilization of a truck for the transport of a single load. In contrast, PTL (Partial Truckload) and LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) combine several small consignments of goods by collecting them from different shippers in order to utilize truck capacities as optimally as possible. […]
Implement more flexibility in the warehouse
The best, most flexible and cheapest warehouse is undoubtedly one that is not needed at all. This is the main reason why just-in-time manufacturing has taken hold in manufacturing companies in particular and has global significance today. However, the principle is simply not optimal for every industry – or even feasible at all. In such […]
Marketing for Logistics: Top Hacks for Growth and Prosperity
As a big and rapidly developing industry, logistics can benefit a lot from digital marketing. It is a powerful way for you to build awareness, drive new leads, and win more customers. At the same time, it’s a way to keep up with the times and remain competitive. So if you don’t have a digital […]
Reducing logistics costs in e-commerce: 7 helpful strategies
#1 Outsourcing Outsourcing has proven to be an efficient strategy for reducing logistics costs in e-commerce.Outsourcing involves a company transferring responsibility for its logistics and shipping management to a specialized company or service provider offering a comprehensive logistics solution. Outsourcing offers companies advantages such as: Significant cost savings: Payroll costs, investments in transportation and warehousing […]
Refrigerated transportation – Challenges during heat waves for temperature-controlled road freight
Refrigerated transportation – Challenges during heat waves for temperature-controlled road freight Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, lab samples, food, dairy products or beverages – our lives are significantly dependent on products that have one thing in common: They need to be cooled to be sold and consumed. Refrigerated transportation (also called frigo transportation) is critical in improving global […]
Employee awareness and training opportunities in the area of logistics
A total of 83,098 reportable accidents in 2021 were related to materials handling, transport and storage equipment. Another 21,425 accidents were related to cars and trucks. Together, these accounted for 14.3 percent of all occupational accidents – and 74 people were killed. Not all of these were explicitly related to logistics. By its very nature, […]
The Sharing Economy in Logistics: Increased Efficiency and Sustainability through Collaborative Solutions
The Sharing Economy Concept At its core, the sharing economy is about people being able to share their unused or surplus goods with others to enable a more sustainable and efficient use of these resources. Digital platforms are often used to facilitate the exchange. The concept of the sharing economy has gained significant traction in […]
The comprehensive overview of vacation driving bans 2023 in Germany
Vacation travel ban in Germany The vacation travel ban in Germany is regulated in the Holiday Travel Ordinance.According to this regulation, trucks with a gross vehicle weight of more than 7.5 tons and trucks with trailers for the commercial or paid transportation of goods, including associated empty runs, are not allowed to operate on Saturdays […]