Automation is the future of logistics. Nearly all experts agree with that. In the future, the trucks will probably be driving themselves and transport will be way more environmentally friendly than it is today. However, automation is not only robots and AI (artificial intelligence). A huge part of automation is also software solutions. In the past few years, the trend of using load-planning applications is on the rise in many transport companies. Is using these applications worth it and how will it help improve logistics?

 

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Pros and Cons of road transport Martina Krupičková | 16. jan 2023

Road transportation is, for many businesses and suppliers, still the most beneficial means of transporting goods. Thousands of trucks loaded with full shipping containers are on their way, driving to their final location every day. What are the benefits of road transport, and when does it not have to be the most subservient way of freight shipping?

 

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In the past few years, the world has faced one of the greatest challenges in modern history. A challenge so unusual, it has affected all of us and essentially paralyzed the whole world. Not long after the COVID–19 pandemic had passed, the world started to get back to normal, but then another strike came. The Russian–Ukrainian war affects almost every aspect of our lives, transport and logistics included.

 

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The pandemic completely stopped much of the world’s transport. The resulting shock was caused firstly by the pandemic and now by other factors like the war in Ukraine. Its consequences altogether make us understand how important container transport is for the global economy and this is reflected through the consequences of the current prices.

 

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Future trends in logistics Anna Melounová | 15. feb 2022

It is a well-known fact that the branch of logistics is developing at an electrifying pace. Many specialists create reports and forecasts on the future of logistics. In today's article, we will take a look at the trends that are often mentioned among those that will lead the TSL sector in the near future. We will focus here on trends where the common denominator is mainly IT systems.

 

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Shipping container shortage 2021 Anna Melounová | 19. okt 2021

The health crisis produced by COVID-19 has changed the world, our economies and habits. Among the most affected sectors are international trade and cargo and container transport.

 

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It hasn’t even been half a year since we published an article about the biggest container ship in the world, MSC Gülsün, yet the information in the article is already outdated, so here is a quick little update from us.

 

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