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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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.
Global supply chains are prone to disruption - from freight space shortages to geopolitical crises. Choosing the right Incoterms can help minimize risks, control costs and ensure delivery capability.
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).
Submission deadline for the second round of the innovation competition "NeueWege.IN.NRW - Innovative Mobility and Logistics" funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is April 30, 2024
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.
No industry without digitalised logistics 4.0
In large-scale workshops and production sites, different transport systems can often be found. Their task is to ensure the material flow in production.
Information and overview of suitable industrial trucks, "early warning" tool for the detection of non-conforming industrial trucks
