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Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) for Efficient Transportation Management

Logistics Viewpoints

Many of us use them only when we are in a new place or lost, but geospatial information is transforming the transportation industry in many ways. Online maps have become one of the most evolving industries with the continuous development of digital maps and navigation systems. How Does GIS Help?

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Solving The Port Problem with Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Beagen is often called on for her industry expertise by major media networks, including recent features on CNBC and FreightWaves. Consumer spending also received a bump from government money that was generously distributed during the first year of the pandemic. About Lauren Beagen . Learn More About Solving The Port Problem.

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Analysis: Today’s Global Economy vs. Global Container Shipping

MTS Logistics

Fleet Overcapacity The container shipping industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to an increase in vessel capacity. However, the economic slowdown has left many shipping companies with excess capacity, exacerbating the problem of overcapacity in the industry. Source: Clarksons, ING Research 3.

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4 industry executives look into the future of global supply chains

Shipping and Freight Resource

The supply chain industry has also been affected severely. There has been a massive drop in cargo volumes, congestion both on land and at sea, job losses etc, although ironically this is one of the industries that has and is helping to fight this pandemic by ensuring the movement of essential goods like medical supplies, food and PPE.

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Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD): Addressing the Entire Value Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Nonetheless, the direction of travel of European governments is clear: companies need to do more to identify their exposure to unethical practices, human rights abuses, and significant adverse environmental issues , across their value chain. The EU CSDDD has had a difficult journey, facing delays, changes, and hurdles to overcome.

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Transforming Road Safety and Efficiency: The Role of V2V Communication in Freight and Trucking

Logistics Viewpoints

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems are revolutionizing road safety, especially in the freight, trucking, and logistics industry. Processing and Analysis: Each vehicle processes received data to assess potential collision risks. Government incentives and public-private partnerships are necessary to accelerate adoption.

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Analysis: Why the Biden Administration is Not Being Honest About Supply Chain Issues

MTS Logistics

However, when the speech and the underlying fact sheet is studied more closely, it unfortunately contains a range of misconceptions about how the shipping industry works. However, given the high level of political attention, it must be assumed that there will be some political action taken regarding the supply chain and shipping industry.