27,500 TEU giants will roam the sea
Today’s "maritime monsters" can transport over 24,000 containers and now there are plans for a new record-breaking.
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Bring it back
Everyone knows that Christmas is busy for merchants and parcel services. However, the time after that is becoming challenging as well, due to the high numbers of return shipments.
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“Ho, Ho, Hopefully everything will arrive on time”
Santa must be a top-notch logistics expert! It’s time to take a hard and entirely serious look at this accomplishment.
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The "Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link"
The 24-kilometer Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is another spectacular crossing above and below the Pearl River Delta in the Greater Bay Area – the Chinese counterpart to Silicon Valley...
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The CONEX box: a direct precursor of the container
Developed by the U.S. Army shortly after the end of World War II, the CONEX box can now be considered the forerunner of today’s conventional containers.
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A shortcut through the Arctic?
Find out more about one of the world’s most remote and probably coldest nautical routes, a “new try” this summer, and why it is still far from being used regularly.
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Game on: Logistics Simulation Games
Simulation games have become increasingly sophisticated, offering players a chance to experience the complexities of logistics management firsthand. Check out our ranking!
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Looming Threat of Strikes at US Ports
Stalled labor negotiations at US ports on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico pose a looming risk for retailers, manufacturers and other shippers already struggling with longer transit times…
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South Korea – more than kimchi and K-pop
In recent decades, South Korea has captivated the world with its vibrant pop culture: But beneath this cultural spotlight lies a true logistics powerhouse with a fascinating history.
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When seeds have to be locked in a vault
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen is a world-renowned facility where vast quantities of seeds are stored securely as part of a long-term project.
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Heathrow: Where runways intersected with roads
London Heathrow is a globally significant freight hub and not only known to aviation enthusiasts - London Airport is also unique in other respects.
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The amphora: precursor to the ISO container
Highly distinctive in shape, their characteristics mean they are regarded as the precursors to today’s shipping containers. Learn more about stacking techniques and the role they played...
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Why do railway tracks have stones underneath?
The stones that line the track bed fulfill essential functions: From helping to maintain the tracks to ensuring the safety of the trains, these unassuming stones play an important role...
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