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The logistics automation market is growing every year. In 2023, it was valued at US $65.25 billion and is projected to reach approximately US $217.26 billion by 2033. It is no wonder since automation brings a host of advantages. In this article, you will learn about the benefits using virtual assistants in logistics can provide.
Imagine that you need to load 150 small boxes, 40 medium ones, 58 large ones, and 20 fragile ones that could break during the trip in the truck. Additionally, 30 small and 23 medium boxes must be unloaded first in Springfield, with the rest going to Boston. Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to load everything correctly? This puzzle can be solved for you by using a container loading calculator.
Reducing the carbon footprint is a global goal and whether you check the news, Instagram, or company annual reports, you'll find various projects and initiatives focused on this goal. For instance, to reduce CO2 emissions from maritime transport, ships that are powered by liquified natural gas (LNG), green methanol, or electricity are already sailing around the world. Take a look at which ships and which companies are pioneering a green future.
It's no surprise that the goal of every business is to maximize profit. There are two basic ways to increase profit within a company: the first is to increase revenue and the second is to reduce costs. In this article, we will provide you with 5 tips on how to reduce logistics costs.
Supply chain cyber security is the global consumers' number one concern in 2024. Recent geopolitical events since 2022 have posed an even higher risk of data breaches. In 2023 alone, 1 billion dollars in fees were paid globally for ransomware attacks. 2023 was the most devastating year yet, full of unfortunate ransomware attacks and 2024 will be no different.
The most exposed businesses are crucial for domestic economies; specifically, those in great danger, are dependent on international trade. This risk is affecting supply chain reliability. Companies today are more cautious about securing the flow of goods and raw materials.
Ecology and sustainability are the new black so companies strive to be greener, whether through their own initiative, due to regulations like the Paris Agreement, or ISO 14001. Read on to find out what the greenest methods for transporting goods are.
In 2027, 26% of all warehouses are expected to be automated. Ten years earlier from then, in 2017, it was only 14%. Why do more and more companies invest in warehouse robotics and automation each year? What benefits does the use of advanced technologies to perform tasks originally carried out by humans bring?
Throughout history, logistics has been the unseen motor pushing the global movement of resources, information, and products. Logistics has come a long way, from up to 12 months of delivery through the Silk Road to 2 or 3-day delivery by logistics companies worldwide. Everything happened thanks to inventions, flexibility, and scientific advances.
