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[INFOGRAPHIC] Interesting Facts & Financial Breakdown of the Global Logistics Market

GlobalTranz

Since the construction of the pyramids in ancient Egypt, logistics has made remarkable strides. However, the origins of logistics run back much deeper into the past. Logistics has been playing a fundamental role in global development for almost 5,000 years now.

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Penske Logistics to Participate in Upcoming CSCMP EDGE 2020 Live! Virtual Conference

Penske Move Ahead

Now, the report notes that the logistics field will need to construct entirely new levels of supply chain resilience. The current special topics are: 3PL/4PL Future Direction; Technology's Direct Impact on the Supply Chain: Scale, Flexibility and Mobility; Risk Management and 3PL Relationships (revisited) and COVID-19.

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French Sustainable Warehouse Portfolio Acquired

Logistics Business Magazine

43,000 sqm, all constructed since 2020. They are 100% occupied by a mix of domestic and international businesses across manufacturing, distribution and 4PL sectors*. Construction of a sixth, c. 190,000 sqm portfolio comprises five completed properties, ranging from c. 20,000 sqm to c.

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Atlantic Logistics Expands HQs

Food Logistics

The expansion will include approximately 4,100 square feet of space with 2,790 square feet of adjacent area planned for new construction completion in December.

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New Freiburg Logistics Centre Under Construction for Dachser

Logistics Business Magazine

In August 2018, the logistics provider will start construction on a new logistics centre, which will include a transit terminal with a total area of 6,117 m² and 82 docking bays, plus a two-story office building. Completion of construction and the subsequent move are planned for mid-2019.

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Digital Control Tower Manages Logistics

Logistics Business Magazine

NOKERA, a German green-tech firm for serial production using timber, has placed an order with 4PL Central Station AG (4PLCS) to centrally manage its road transport logistics operations. As an independent, neutral fourth-party logistics provider, we’re raising transport logistics in the construction industry to a new level.

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Logistics Outsourcing Partnerships (and Why It’s Time to Break a Rule or Two)

Logistics Bureau

Beyond this there is the 4PL or fourth-party logistics provider with an expanded role as a logistics services provider and consultant. There is an interesting comparison to be made with the construction industry, generally considered one of the stodgier sectors.