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Urban legend says that in the 1950s, when the English Channel was covered in thick fog, the headline of a French newspaper read: "England cut off." At the same time, the title "Continent cut off" allegedly appeared in the British press. Regardless of whether the anecdote is true or not, it perfectly reflects not only the spirits of both nations, but also the key importance of the English Channel in communication between the British Isles and the rest of Europe. Centuries of social and...

The year is 2029. Auto Trucks - big semi-tractors with even bigger semi-trailers - are speeding along the highways in the rural USA. What's so special about them? Tractors do not have driver’s cabins. Why? Because they are autonomous vehicles that do not need drivers at all. This is how the future of road transport was imagined in 2017 by the creators of the sci-fi flick entitled "Logan". Will driverless trucks really be on the roads in just a few years? It's really hard to say, although...

Have you ever heard of Blue Banana? Sounds a bit enigmatic, right? Is it the prop used in the performances of the legendary artists of the Blue Man Group? Or maybe we are talking about an existing blue fruit? None of these things. The blue banana, also known as the European banana, has nothing to do with performing arts and fruits. But a lot with industry and transport in Europe. Intrigued? Let us explain. Blue banana: where does this term come from? The world first heard about the Blue...

Next year we will celebrate its 100th birthday. But it may be older, it depends on which of the two most frequently given dates of its birth we consider valid. It is hard to imagine what road transport would have looked like if it hadn't been invented. Since its inception, it has undergone a huge evolution and today we see it on the roads in many varieties. We are talking about the semi-trailer, of course. Here is its story. The invention of the semi-trailer: two fathers, two dates of birth...

When the summer is about to end and the days are getting shorter, tender season is starting - one of the most challenging times of the year. Here, shipping companies send out requests for prices to carriers in order to organize their supply chains for the next months. Due to political and economic uncertainties in recent years it has become more important to successfully master tender season. Here is how. Whenever logistics companies and shippers think of autumn, one thing automatically...

Time is of essence in the eCommerce industry. Customers expect that the products they order will reach them as soon as possible. Today, same-day delivery is becoming a standard service, especially in large urban areas. Many eCommerce companies face the challenge of finding logistics partners that provide the best service and on-time deliveries. What do you need to know before choosing a logistics partner for your eCommerce business? Nowadays, it is difficult to list goods that cannot be...

Brexit has brought a change in business relations between the UK and the European Union on many different levels. One area that has been particularly affected by the UK's exit from the EU was the transport of goods across the English Channel. For exporters and importers, Brexit meant that they would have to deal with customs formalities. Why are new regulations in the field of transport of goods between Great Britain and the European Union a source of potential problems for shippers? How can...

Well organized supply chain solutions are essential for overcoming the hurdles of humanitarian logistics and getting urgently needed supplies to people in emergencies. Logistics solutions are always important;every day they ensure that global economics function efficiently and that companies and individuals can ship and receive the goods and commodities they need. However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which hampered the flow of goods and materials around the world, has shown just...

Are you facing logistics or transport challenges? Do you run a business where the punctual dispatch of the goods is one of the important success factors? Then you are in need of a professional logistics service provider. But which is best suited for your needs? Let us help you make an informed decision and give you some basic definitions of 1PL to 5PL logistics. Knowing the differences may help you decide which fits your individual requirements. Logistics services have become key factors in...

Many shippers at some point need to decide between moving their goods on the spot or the contract market. The selection is an important factor in anyone’s business strategy and makes a difference for further development and success. We explain the differences for you. When shippers need to find their right logistics partner, they also must decide in which way to move their goods. One of the first challenges is to choose between spot freight and contract freight. What is spot freight? A...