Smes Prioritize Logistics Over Sustainability Goals

Smes Prioritize Logistics Over Sustainability Goals

A DHL Express study reveals that while SMEs generally value sustainability, they lag in investing in sustainable logistics. Reasons include a lack of clear strategy, cost concerns, insufficient technology, and supply chain complexity. Businesses need to develop clear strategies and strengthen collaboration, while logistics providers should offer support. Sustainable logistics will become a key factor for SMEs in gaining a competitive advantage.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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AI Transforms Freight Logistics Amid Challenges

AI Transforms Freight Logistics Amid Challenges

AI-driven digital platforms are reshaping the freight industry, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Businesses need to embrace technology and adapt flexibly to build a smart freight ecosystem. This includes leveraging AI for optimal route planning, predictive maintenance, and automated freight matching. By adopting these advancements, companies can streamline operations, improve customer satisfaction, and gain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving logistics landscape. The future of freight is undeniably intertwined with the power of artificial intelligence.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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AI Boosts Logistics Amid Market Challenges

AI Boosts Logistics Amid Market Challenges

This paper delves into the challenges and opportunities facing the current logistics industry, focusing on key areas such as AI-driven digital freight matching platforms, supply chain reshaping, technological innovation, and warehouse efficiency improvements. It emphasizes that companies should actively embrace technological changes, optimize operational models, and strengthen risk management to cope with market fluctuations and achieve sustainable development. The analysis highlights the importance of leveraging technology to improve efficiency, visibility, and resilience within the logistics ecosystem.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Smart Tech Enhances Chinaasean Crossborder Logistics

Smart Tech Enhances Chinaasean Crossborder Logistics

A major breakthrough in China-ASEAN cross-border logistics! The Nanning Area's "Smart Customs" project has passed completion acceptance. This project constructs an intelligent supervision network, simplifies declaration procedures, significantly shortens customs clearance times, and reduces enterprise logistics costs, helping China-ASEAN cross-border logistics enter a new stage of "seamless customs clearance." It aims to streamline the process and enhance efficiency, ultimately boosting trade and economic cooperation between China and ASEAN countries by facilitating faster and more cost-effective movement of goods.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Smart Logistics Automation Transforms Warehouse Operations

Smart Logistics Automation Transforms Warehouse Operations

Automation is reshaping warehousing, optimizing inventory, picking, and transportation, driving supply chain upgrades. Warehouse automation streamlines operations, reduces errors, and increases efficiency. Single-item picking is emerging as a future trend, enabling faster order fulfillment and greater flexibility. This shift towards automation allows for better resource allocation and improved overall supply chain performance, leading to significant cost savings and enhanced customer satisfaction. The future of warehousing is undoubtedly intelligent and automated.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Datadriven LTL Training Boosts Logistics Efficiency

Datadriven LTL Training Boosts Logistics Efficiency

The increasing complexity of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) transportation renders traditional training methods insufficient. SMC³ offers LTL online education courses covering a wide range of topics, including foundational knowledge, operations, pricing analysis, and transportation law, with continuously updated content. By combining self-paced learning with expert interaction, these courses help logistics professionals comprehensively improve their LTL expertise and maintain competitiveness in the rapidly changing supply chain environment, ultimately ensuring future success.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Remote Warehousing Tech Transforms Logistics Industry

Remote Warehousing Tech Transforms Logistics Industry

Warehouse operations are undergoing a technology-driven transformation. Technologies like RFID and blockchain are enabling warehouses to reduce reliance on on-site personnel and achieve partial or even full remote operation. Remote insights, remote control, and the pandemic are key drivers of this trend. However, to achieve remote warehouse operations, companies need not only to generate real-time information but also to have the ability to process that information and undergo talent transformation. This shift requires a significant investment in technology and a new approach to workforce management.

01/19/2026 Warehousing
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Huolinhe Airport Boosts Inner Mongolia's Economy and Cargo Growth

Huolinhe Airport Boosts Inner Mongolia's Economy and Cargo Growth

Hohhot Guole Airport (IATA: HUO, ICAO: ZBHZ) is an important aviation hub in China, offering convenient air travel and freight services. The airport has facilitated regional economic development and supports a diverse range of air logistics operations. Professional training courses and relevant knowledge for freight forwarders help industry professionals enhance their skills and adapt to the growing demand for air freight.

07/28/2025 Airport Codes
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Accelerating The Construction Of A Modern Railway Logistics System To Reduce Logistics Costs Across The Society

Accelerating The Construction Of A Modern Railway Logistics System To Reduce Logistics Costs Across The Society

China's modern railway logistics system is rapidly advancing to reduce overall logistics costs and support the development of the real economy. With the 'Single Document' model of the Iron-Sea Express, companies can simplify logistics connections and increase transportation efficiency by 40%. To date, 165 railway logistics bases have been established, with 340 direct express freight routes in operation and 186 logistics bundle projects underway. Future efforts will focus on enhancing key regional infrastructures to improve competitive transport markets and promote high-quality economic growth.

07/21/2025 Logistics
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West and Central African Customs Officials Boost Skills Via WCO Training

West and Central African Customs Officials Boost Skills Via WCO Training

Customs trainees from French-speaking West, Central, and parts of African countries visited the WCO Secretariat. Through thematic lectures and exchange visits, they gained in-depth understanding of the WCO's operational mechanisms, strategic planning, and capacity building projects. The training aims to enhance the professional level of customs officers in developing countries, promote international customs cooperation, and build a safer and more efficient global trade system. The visit fostered knowledge sharing and strengthened relationships within the global customs community.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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