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Logistics
Efficiency in transport and material flow
Logistics is a complex network of processes that ensures goods are moved, stored and distributed efficiently. Our topic page focuses on two areas of logistics: on the one hand, transport logistics with its rules, challenges and solutions for transporting goods by rail, road, water and air. And on the other hand, we present innovative concepts and ideas for logistics applications from practice and research.
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For companies that process and transport lead and lead-containing alloys, a new EU regulation has brought about a change in the regulatory framework.
With its young population, growing middle class, and strategic location, Egypt offers a wide range of opportunities for companies in North Rhine-Westphalia—particularly through investments in infrastructure, energy, digitalization, and industry.
For the first time, the VDMA is collecting key figures on the performance of supply chains in mechanical and plant engineering. This study creates a database that enables member companies to objectively classify their planning, procurement and logistics processes.
VDMA member company AZO takes care of raw material automation and logistics in production processes. Daniel Auerhammer, Managing Director of AZO GmbH & AZO Liquids GmbH, talks about trends and expectations in an interview.
The introduction of new US tariffs poses challenges for exporting companies. These trade policy measures can have a significant impact on cost calculation and risk distribution in international supply contracts.
The Incoterms define rules for the national and international movement of goods. The Incoterms 2020 are the latest version of these rules, which are updated every ten years by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
As of July 1, 2019, air cargo may no longer be made secure via the special screening procedure "Explosive Trace Detection." Until then, this ETD procedure was approved by the German Federal Aviation Authority if it was not possible to check the cargo using X-rays.
A new brochure is designed to give manufacturers, dealers and operators more certainty about placing automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and transport systems on the market and the associated responsibilities.
The VDMA offers events on current foreign trade topics, on the web and live on site.
Information and overview of suitable industrial trucks, "early warning" tool for the detection of non-conforming industrial trucks
