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Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Circular Economy and Information Sharing – The Role of Logistics Feature Article by Beverly Lege , Research Associate and PhD Candidate at Hamburg University of Technology, Institute of Business Logistics and General Management, Thomas Twenhöven , PhD Candidate at Kuehne Logistics University and Prof. 2018) have stated.

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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. The biggest challenge in the transport sector today: there just aren’t enough drivers. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics. Which truck should be used for transportation? Look at the big picture.

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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

But cross-border trade is an important part of the global economy and much of this trade is in physical goods that must be stored, shipped, transported, and eventually consumed. The United States publishes monthly advance economic indicators that can provide more recent and updated information.

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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, Volkswagen is halting production at two electric vehicle plants in Germany as a result of interruptions of components sourced from Ukraine. Its largest export markets are Russia, China, Germany, Poland, and Italy. I was unaware of Ukraine’s prominent air transport presence. Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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Regional Transportation Agencies Deploy Innovative Tech to Improve Operations, Employee Retention and Recruitment

ThroughPut

Partner Agencies: Metro North Railroad, Long Island Railroad ACCURE Battery Intelligence (USA and Germany) – Provides a predictive battery analytics platform that uses AI and machine learning to improve safety, enhance performance, and extend the life of energy storage and Electric Vehicle (EV) assets.

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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

This would be followed by $1.74 / kilogram for the air cargo portion of the shipment to Germany (FRA), resulting in a blended cost of $1.95 / kilogram. At approximately 67 CBMs in every 40 foot container and a standard of 167 kilogram / CBM, the approximate capacity of each container is 11,189 kilograms.

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ZF’s Transition from Lean to Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

This technology company is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. ZF offers product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. We use digital call-off information in multiple ways. Then, Mr. Sobeck explained, “we have transport information.”