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This category features posts on the latest trends and developments in the logistics industry, as well as insights from our team of experts on key topics and challenges facing shippers and carriers today.

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Why Coyote Logistics is the Top Choice for European Shippers: Rapid Onboarding and Comprehensive Services

Industry Insights Shipper |
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⁤As VP Sales, Europe at Coyote Logistics for almost 3 years now and 10 years with the company in total, one thing has consistently made me proud: our commitment to providing tailored logistics services that meet the diverse needs of our customers. ⁤⁤When meeting with potential clients, I often hear a few key questions. ⁤⁤While they may seem simple, they are crucial for companies considering working with us. ⁤⁤The questions are: Why Coyote? ⁤⁤What sets Coyote apart and why should we entrust you...

Semi-Tractors in the Heat of Competition

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This summer is a time full of sports events. The Wimbledon tennis tournament and the European football championship have just ended, and the Olympic games in Paris will start in a few days. We are also in the middle of the F1 season. So let's take advantage of the fact that most of us are certainly affected by the ubiquitous sports atmosphere to some extent. Let's take a look at a unique sport that is so close to our main field of interest on this blog, i.e. the various aspects of road...

Logistics Expertise: Metal and Steel Logistics

Industry Insights Shipper |
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Do you operate in the metal and steel industry and are you looking for a logistics partner who will organize and handle your cargo? Find out what you need to pay attention to in order to choose a logistics service provider that will fully meet all the transport needs of your company. Managing a supply chain for the metal and steel industry means dealing with numerous challenges, such as handling heavy loads and ensuring on-time delivery. An effective and proven logistics partner for...

Road Trains from Down Under

Industry Insights Technology |
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When you think of Australia, images of kangaroos, koalas, the Sydney Opera House, the "Mad Max" film series, Foster's beer, and a slew of Hollywood stars like Hugh Jackman and Margot Robbie probably come to mind. However, for those in the logistics and transport industry, Australia is synonymous with something else entirely: road trains. Road trains are as Australian as a “kookaburra sitting in an old gum tree” and a Vegemite sandwich. These massive rigs consisting of a semi-tractor and two...

The Truck that “Won”World War II

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On June 6, 2024, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day: the landing of the Western Allies on the beaches of Normandy and the opening of the second front in Europe, marking a milestone on the path to ending World War II. On this occasion, it's worth taking a closer look at a silent heroine of those days, without which the Allied supply lines could not have functioned efficiently—the "Deuce and a Half," the truck that "won" World War II. In the literature about the largest armed conflict...

Logistics Expertise: Healthcare Logistics

Coyote News Industry Insights Shipper |
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Time is the foundation of modern logistics. On-time deliveries determine the rhythm of the globalized economy's functioning. Any delay can pose a serious risk of downtime in the entire production and distribution process of goods. However, it would not be an exaggeration to say that there is one industry where a smoothly operating supply chain is particularly crucial: the healthcare industry. People's health and even lives often depend on whether the shipments arrive on time and are...

They manufacture trucks? Automotive brands you wouldn’t expect making trucks

Industry Insights |
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The global automotive industry is a much more complex and diverse ecosystem than it may seem at first glance, especially from a Eurocentric perspective. Volvo, Scania, DAF, Mercedes-Benz, MAN - we will probably think of these manufacturers when someone asks about truck manufacturers present on the European market. Meanwhile, there are other brands in the world (also of European origin) that also offer trucks and tractor units. Bah! They are even sales leaders in this segment. But not in Europe....

Technology to Help Humans, Not Technology to Replace Humans: Logistics 5.0

Carrier Industry Insights |
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In our previous blog post, we introduced the concept of Logistics 4.0 and how it shapes the execution and management of modern supply chain processes. The next phase in our industry’s evolution is Logistics 5.0. While some believe we haven’t reached this stage yet, others argue that Logistics 5.0 has already arrived. Regardless of who's right, one thing is clear: the fifth era of logistics development is inevitable, and at its core will be humans and their knowledge. Just as Logistics 4.0...

Logistics 4.0: Buzzword or True Revolution in the Logistics Industry?

Carrier Industry Insights Shipper |
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According to the standard practice of blogging, we should wait to answer the question posed in the title until the last paragraph, but today we will do it differently and reveal the answer right now. Yes, Logistics 4.0 is a revolution in our industry. However, it’s worth reading this post to the end, as we will explain why, what the idea of Logistics 4.0 entails, and why it is a breakthrough in the world of cargo management and delivery. What is Logistics 4.0? The concept of Logistics 4.0...

Everything You Need to Know about Logistics Centers

Carrier Industry Insights Shipper |
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A large building with a steel structure and metal shelves filled with goods — this image likely comes to mind when someone mentions a "warehouse." And rightfully so, because essentially, that’s what a warehouse is. But what do we envision when we hear the term "logistics center"? Probably a similar picture, right? However, there are significant differences between a warehouse and a logistics center, though both are large buildings with metal shelves for storing goods. In today’s article, we...