Sustainability in the Logistics Industry
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Sustainability is a buzzword that has been gaining popularity in recent years, especially in the context of climate change and environmental issues. But what does it mean for the logistics industry, which is responsible for moving goods and people around the world?
What is intermodal transportation?
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It is safe to say, that the rise of the intermodal containers changed the freight forwarding forever. With them now we are able to deliver huge ammount of cargo, which was unimaginable before the 1920s.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict effects on the New Silk Road
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The route through Russia was considered as the main route for freight transport between China and Europe, but the current situation makes it more difficult to ship goods on the Northern Corridor.
What is a Container Depot?
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Container depots are an ideal case study of logistics and operations management. They showcase the steps that can be taken to overcome important problems such as bottlenecks and lack of space.
The New Silk Road
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The goal of the project is to construct an unified large market and make full use of international markets.