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Trans.INFO - logistics, supply chain and freight news

Europe's primary source of information for news in the logistics sector.

ASCM’s „5 S’s” for building a resilient supply chain - Trans.INFO

A new white paper by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) has spelled out the "5 S’s” they believe need to be addressed in order to build a resilient supply chain.

Why a local sourcing strategy can help boost the economy - Trans.INFO

Our industries are into a global economic crisis, so, local resourcing needs to move forwards. Have you thought on this local buying/sourcing alternative?

DB Schenker to use heavy-lift drones from aviation start-up Volocopter - Trans.INFO

Logistics group DB Schenker has linked up with aviation company Volocopter to use its heavy-lift 'Volodrones’ for B2B transportation tasks.

Logistics beyond corona? More resilience through digitalization requested - Trans.INFO

More than ever before, decision-makers need to look at how they can make their supply chain management more transparent and what questions they should ask themselves in this area.

India’s supply chain struggles contributing to rise in tea prices - Trans.INFO

Supply chain issues in India, as well as bad weather and labour shortages on the Asian continent, have combined to bring about a rise in tea prices.

US freight volumes expected to grow 36% between 2020 and 2031 - Trans.INFO

The ATA 2020 to 2031 Freight Transportation Forecast shows that the long-term trend outlook for trucking and freight in the USA is still positive – despite a contraction in 2020.

Electric van, riverboat then bike – DHL goes green in London - Trans.INFO

DHL has introduced a high-speed intermodal parcel delivery system in London using a riverboat combined with bikes for last mile ...

Renowned advisory firm’s ‚Hype Cycle’ highlights 5 key supply chain trends - Trans.INFO

In a turbulent year mired by uncertainty, supply chain leaders could be forgiven for wondering where to pivot next. Fortunately, Gartner’s ‚Hype Cycle‚ sheds some light on where firms should prioritise their investment and innovation.

Digital challenges for the European trucking industry - Trans.INFO

With the rise of e-commerce, is the European trucking industry lagging behind this technology revolution?

Imagine a large manufacturing ...

Annual global parcel volume breaks 100 billion for 1st time ever - Trans.INFO

A report from global technology company Pitney Bowes has found that annual global parcel volume