Billions in deals made as jets and freighters make noise

August 20, 2018
The bi-annual international airshow recorded over 1,400 commercial aircraft orders valued at US$154 billion while engine orders notched up 1,432 deals worth US$21.96 billion The Farnborough International Airshow, held from July 16 to 22,...

Examining the Difference between 3PLs and 4PLs

August 20, 2018
“4PLs deliver solutions which are more ‘systemic’ for customers, resulting in higher efficiencies, simplified reporting and improved analytics by optimizing supply chain flows throughout the ‘purchase-to-pay’ or the ‘order-to-cash’ cycle for their customers.” –...

Learning the fundamentals of warehousing

July 17, 2018
The global warehousing and storage market was valued at $479.4 billion in 2017 and learning effective warehousing is increasingly becoming more important as it increases efficiency and clientele service by reducing cycle times and...

India ready to break logistics growth barriers

July 17, 2018
The Indian government is proposing to adopt the Integrated Transport and Logistics Policy. This proposal entails the creation of 50 economic corridors, 35 multimodal logistics parks at 15 strategic locations, 10 intermodal stations, among...

Nokia: From phones to building smart connected airports and skies

July 17, 2018
The UK-based Harris said Nokia’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) solutions are currently in use in at least 12 countries, which include Norway, Switzerland and Iceland. We’re all too familiar with Nokia thanks to its...

Tires of the future: Engineered for safety and durability

June 14, 2018
Tires are an essential part of our mobility on land and on air. By 2019, an estimated 3 billion tires will be sold worldwide valued at over $258 billion. New technology is discovered and...

Reverse Logistics: An unexplored area for potential revenue growth

June 14, 2018
Returns offer a key point of differentiation for merchants. Clear communication of return policies and processes are important points which help in growing sales The definition of ‘logistics’ is becoming more and more diverse, covering...

Hyderabad, India’s pharma capital, gets boost with WHO cargo certification

June 13, 2018
With demand for pharmaceuticals in India steadily increasing across the world, world-class facilities adhering to international standards assure buyers and consumers of best practices and quality health products. G M R Hyderabad International Airport...

Isuzu builds new factory in Japan to produce light-duty diesel truck engines

May 15, 2018
Japan’s longest running car and motor manufacturer, Isuzu Motors Limited, has built a new factory within the premises of its Tochigi Plant with demand for heavy and light-duty trucks steadily increasing in the country...

Air cargo industry turns to smart warehouses

May 14, 2018
A smart warehouse encompasses several facets including working with a multitude of smart devices, streamlining processes, providing employees with better data to make informed decisions and keeping airlines and customers informed. Warehouses of today...