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Gender equality in logistics, are we still far from the finish line?

Transportation and logistics: is it still a man's job? Statistics show that although it is perceived that way by some, the sector is slowly seeing the gender gap close. In order to continue to pursue the path of equity, it is necessary to intervene at a cultural level, building a new, more truthful image of our profession

The Brenner border restrictions contradict European Rights

Tyrol is pursuing a policy of restrictions that aims to systematically limit heavy goods traffic in transit, while Tyrolean traffic to and from the area is largely exempt from the measures. An advisory legal opinion commissioned by the Bozen Chamber of Commerce examined the extent to which the new driving ban is compatible with European law.

The United Kingdom's exit from the Single Market: a soft agreement

Christmas provided us with an understanding on Brexit, but what does it change in practice for business operators? And for ordinary citizens, are there any implications? With this analysis we aim to answer in detail the most common questions regarding the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Community.

Alternative traction: LNG is the viable green choice

The transport sector still has a way to go to improve its environmental impact. However, the trend is positive and is supported by the increasingly widespread use of less polluting alternative fuels, among which the most concrete option to date is LNG. For many years, FERCAM has been at the centre of this innovation, which continues to proceed at a rapid pace.

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3 drivers of change that will impact the future of supply chains

What can we expect for the logistics tomorrow? What outcomes of the emergency experienced in 2020 will have significant repercussions? Which trends should we pay attention to? With Maurizio Vioni, Director of FERCAM’s Logistics Division we analyze 3 central elements and their consequences on the logistics dimension

Biogas: heavy transport with organic fuel is already a reality

Producing LNG from renewable organic sources, as in the Biogas Wipptal plant, means transforming a waste product into the opportunity to bring the road transport sector closer to objectives of greater ecological sustainability right away

Ready for next Black Week’s peak? Here are our tips for dealing with it

In the year in which the pandemic has upset global economic dynamics but at the same time brought many newbies closer to buying in e-commerce, the forecasts for shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday remain hopeful. So how to deal with the peak sales?

What are the advantages of using a single logistics provider?

The outsourcing of logistics and transport activities is often a necessity and is the right choice to have a guarantee of superior quality services. There are further advantages in choosing a single supplier for the different services you need, as shown by the long-standing collaboration between the Fine Art and Air & Ocean departments in FERCAM.

What will the consequences of a possible "Hard Brexit" be on the transport sector?

There are two months left until the end of the transitional period, which will conclude with the end of the year 2020. However, no agreement has yet been reached between the UK and the EU: the lack of an agreement at an EU level, the so-called "hard Brexit", will have significant consequences on transport, for which it is good to be prepared.

Sustainable Development Goals: taking care of the planet and its inhabitants

A process of definition started almost 50 years ago, with an awareness of the need to share the same vision and the same goals for truly sustainable and coherent growth. For business entities, the targets represent guidelines to be expressed in concrete and positively impactful actions.

The coffee supply chain, a 360° logistics and transport experience

Let’s travel with a coffee bean along its long journey, which will lead us from plantations in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world, to the roasting machine, and finally to our own cup. What stages does the process involve and which logistics and transport services are involved in this long chain?

Seize the opportunity in the crisis to rethink your supply chain

Not only reacting to today's problems but investing correctly in the future, this is the most current challenge for those in charge of logistics chains. How to structure a resilient supply chain? The key concepts are continuous monitoring and flexibility of adopted solutions.

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