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DHL plans to cut as many as 2,200 jobs of U.K-based workers at Jaguar Land Rover factories. (AFP Photo)

DHL to lay off 2,200 UK workers at Jaguar Land Rover factories

DHL indicated that half of the job cuts are due to a decline in car production and half are the result of anticipated “efficeincy savings”

09 Jul 2020 11:26 AM

With this central push, progressively more sectors are adopting digital technologies. (Photo: Pixelbay)

Digitalization has revolutionized the logistics industry

Digitalization is transforming many sectors, including logistics, into a better and advanced version of their old selves.

08 Aug 2019 1:10 PM

Piyush Goyal directed the ministries of railways, road transport and highways, shipping and civil aviation, to work in coordination so that the 14 per cent logistics cost may be brought down to 9 per cent. (Photo: File)

Goyal asks ministries to work in coordination to cut logistics cost to 9 pc of GDP

Policy was prepared in consultation with ministries of railways, road transport and highways, shipping and civil aviation.

27 Jun 2019 5:16 PM

To make transportation and logistics industry a more effective and efficient system, IoT has made it all possible from effective road safety issues to monitoring of the system in fleet management. (Photo: Pixabay)

How has the logistics and transport industry changed over the years with technology?

Transport and logistics industry is the one of the leading segments investing heavily in IoT.

27 Jun 2019 1:40 PM

We are at 4 million square feet of space under management and will take it to 7 million square feet in three years, said DB Schenker's country chief executive Vishal Sharma. (Representational Image)

Logistics major DB Schenker aims to double warehousing space to 7 million sq ft

The company expects its top-line from the logistics businesses comprising of contract logistics for companies.

12 May 2019 2:02 PM

Companies today are looking to hire individuals who can keep up with the fast-changing technological and business trends by learning new skills. (Photo: Pixabay)

Top 7 sectors that require re-skilling and up-skilling in 2019 and why

Here are top 7 sectors that are focusing on re-skilling and up-skilling to bridge the skill gap.

07 May 2019 5:10 PM

Amazon expects to spend USD 800 million toward the shipping goal in the second quarter alone. (Representational image/ Photo: AP)

Amazon raises stakes for rivals with one-day delivery goal after profit surge

The news marks a costly challenge for competitors that will have to pour money into a logistics problem.

26 Apr 2019 12:57 PM

he implementation of goods and services tax (GST) led to far-reaching implications on industries, more so in the warehousing and logistics sector. (Photo: File)

Leasing in logistics, warehousing sector hits all-time high of 24 mln sq ft:CBRE

Mumbai, national capital region (NCR), Bengaluru and Chennai accounted for more than 70 per cent of the leasing.

21 Feb 2019 1:52 PM

The steps are aimed at organising the unstructured logistics sector and open doors for more investment. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 startups using innovative technology in logistic sector

Several new-age companies have entered the logistics industry to replace traditional methods with efficient solutions using technology.

18 Feb 2019 4:28 PM

It is about time that the Indian logistics sector, as the economy is booming, stands shoulder to shoulder with its western counterparts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Emerging technologies shaping the future of logistics in India

Emerging technologies that are changing the sector for good and driving it toward the future.

12 Feb 2019 4:37 PM

Goods and Services Tax (GST) will usher in a new era for the warehousing and logistics sector in India that could see at least 100 per cent growth in the sector by 2021, a report said on Friday.

GST will lead to 100 per cent growth in warehousing, says report

The focus would shift on efficiency rather than tax saving through smaller warehouses.

22 Jun 2018 3:46 PM

Robots managing warehouses, drones doing last mile delivery and data predicting the ETA of our cabs or food delivery agent, are classic examples where AI is implemented.

How AI plays a key role in logistic Management

eCommerce, logistics and shipping are such examples where AI has started showing its influence.

15 Jun 2018 8:37 AM

UM Motorcycles, the joint venture between US-based UM International and Lohia Auto, plans to launch new models, including electric bikes.

UM Lohia plans to drive in new bikes and expand sales network

The new plant, with an installed capacity of 50,000 units per annum, would be operational by February next year.

20 May 2018 11:20 AM

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu said here on Saturday that the government plans to turn Goa into a logistics hub of the country. (Photo: PTI)

Goa will be made logistics hub of India: Prabhu

Minister was addressing a gathering at 'Goa Start Up and Innovation Day' organised by the state Information and Technology Department.

28 Apr 2018 4:09 PM

Govt working on several areas to improve logistics infra: C R Chaudhary

The government is working on several areas such as building infrastructure to improve logistics.

06 Apr 2018 6:13 PM

Over 50% shoppers dissatisfied with return, exchange process: Study

Consumers cite out-of-stock merchandise, difficulty finding an item, and unclear pricing.

22 Mar 2018 7:41 PM

Leasing activities grew in all sectors except pharma, which absorbed 20 per cent less space in the first half of 2017.

Logistics, warehousing space leasing up 50 per cent in H1 2017: CBRE

Leasing activity continued to witness strong growth during the first half of 2017 as close to 7.3 million sq ft.

30 Jul 2017 12:58 PM

E-way bill provision has been decided by the GST Council and will be implemented in six months. (Representational Image)

Courier companies say e-way bills defeat the GST spirit

Rs 20,000-crore industry will end up doing 10 crore e-way bills per day for their 3 crore parcels.

21 Jun 2017 8:07 PM

This is how GST will make Nagpur a logistics hub

City of Oranges lies at 'zero mile' that makes transportation of goods easier than from any other place.

17 May 2017 1:07 PM

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