China Logistics Riding the Tide of Economic Rebalancing and the Internet Economy

In an attempt to minimize the impact of the global financial crisis, the Chinese government introduced a massive stimulus package of RMB 4 trillion in 2008/09, focusing on infrastructure development and social welfare. The resulting surge in debt among local governments and stateowned enterprises proved the investmentled growth model unsustainable.

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ECT (Europe Container Terminals)

"Europe Container Terminals (ECT) is one of the leading and most advanced container terminal operator in Europe. The company handles a majority of the containers at the port of Rotterdam. ECT operates three terminals to this extent: the ECT Delta Terminal and the Euromax Terminal Rotterdam at the Maasvlakte (directly on the North Sea) and the ECT City Terminal in the Eemhaven area (close to the city centre). In 2014, ECT handled 7.7 million TEU. Under the name of European Gateway Services, ECT offers its clients an extended network of inland terminals and extended gates that are connected to the deepsea terminals in Rotterdam through high-frequency rail and inland shipping services. Extra services are added to these efficient connections, especially in the area of customs clearance."

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Technology Innovation at Sea

whitePaper | July 31, 2022

The shipping industry is known to have many challenges. From CO2 emission rules to the fast-growing number of cyberattacks, ships and crews are vulnerable and must stay safe at all times. Onboard computer technology must become simpler, more secure, and resilient. We can see how digital technology helps transform the way we live our lives and disrupt business models. It’s hard to say just one technology will transform the maritime industry. The interplay and overlap between the technology areas are crucial, but this transformation has yet to make a significant impact on shipping.

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Fleet Management Automation:Features, Benefits, Costs

whitePaper | January 27, 2023

Why do we recommend fleet management software? Because we believe that fleet management automation will make your fleet operation run smoothly and help you save money. The question is which software is better for your company—an off-the-shelf solution or custom software? In this whitepaper, we’ll give you an overview of the features you’ll find in the average fleet management software, and what you can expect to spend to get a working solution integrated into the digital ecosystem of your company

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Transforming CPG Supply Chains in the Digital Era

whitePaper | February 6, 2023

The new wave of digital technologies that connect markets, empower consumers, and incentivizes innovation—has given birth to the omnichannel world. Consumer Packaged Goods companies now gain key insights into the needs and choices of their consumer through omnichannel interactions, and use this data to digitally reimagine their supply chains. Smarter supply networks are simply better at responding to customer demands.

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Trends in Task Automation

whitePaper | June 15, 2022

The global logistics industry of the 21st century has been defined by large global Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) investing in efficiency. One of the main drivers of this has been a slow but steady deployment of software driven task automation; the replacement of repetitive tasks traditionally carried out by an employee with software that automatically performs those functions. These investments have dramatically improved the efficiency of global LSPs and forever reshaped the ways in which they move freight.

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Using blockchain to drive supply chain innovation

whitePaper | May 25, 2022

Do you need blockchain in your supply chain? Blockchain can be used to improve the transparency and traceability of material throughout the supply chain. It will be particularly valuable in situations without a central agency of trust when each party does not want to directly exchange information.

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The mindset shift towards innovation A set of guidance fact sheets for ports

whitePaper | October 10, 2022

Since the world’s port community gathered at the IAPH 2022 Conference in Vancouver last May, our technical committees have continued working on their extensive programs with the aim of closing the gaps of port competitiveness in terms of both physical and digital infrastructure. Alongside our core themes of climate and energy, data collaboration and risk and resilience, the fourth major conference theme focused on business innovation. Innovation crosses the boundaries of all our three core IAPH themes and is the key to business improvement

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Spotlight

ECT (Europe Container Terminals)

"Europe Container Terminals (ECT) is one of the leading and most advanced container terminal operator in Europe. The company handles a majority of the containers at the port of Rotterdam. ECT operates three terminals to this extent: the ECT Delta Terminal and the Euromax Terminal Rotterdam at the Maasvlakte (directly on the North Sea) and the ECT City Terminal in the Eemhaven area (close to the city centre). In 2014, ECT handled 7.7 million TEU. Under the name of European Gateway Services, ECT offers its clients an extended network of inland terminals and extended gates that are connected to the deepsea terminals in Rotterdam through high-frequency rail and inland shipping services. Extra services are added to these efficient connections, especially in the area of customs clearance."

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