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Here you can find news and blog posts about the logistics and transport industry.
Seven tips for working digitally with your company beyond the coronavirus
The coronavirus was a driving force behind digitalisation that managed to trigger the introduction of digital work processes across Germany within a very short time period, and establish them as acceptable working methods. Many logistics companies ... Read more
Stress-free logistics
A distant dream: stress-free logistics Road hauliers and freight forwarders almost always have to work against the clock. Time constraints in the logistics industry are even worse during seasonal peaks, such as in the lead-up to Christmas. In this ... Read more
It’s no secret: how TIMOCOM’s freight exchange rose to success
The freight exchange – the start of German IT service provider TIMOCOM’s success. The spot market, in which freight to be transported meets available vehicle space, remains the heart and soul of TIMOCOM’s Smart Logistics System. A ... Read more
Advantages of freight exchange for freight carriers and forwarders
The logistics industry has been especially slow to the digitalisation game. Online freight exchange platforms are set to change that, as they are already revolutionising the business. With access to hundreds of thousands of jobs a day, precise ... Read more
TIMOCOM Start-Up Blog: What insurance do I need to start a transport company?
Selecting insurance is an essential part of planning and starting a company. After all, if a damage claim is made, or there is a legal dispute, the resulting costs can quickly put the company itself at risk. But what transport insurance do I need ... Read more
Smart logistics is the most important factor for promoting growth and improving cost efficiency
Smart logistics reduces costs along the delivery chain. That is the result of a study by consulting firm PwC. But what is smart logistics, and what does it mean for logistics processes? This blog post highlights the importance of intelligent ... Read more
Working in the Logistics Industry – Supply Chain Managers
They are the key players when it comes to coordinating added value and supply chains: Supply Chain Managers. They keep an eye on things and are in charge of controlling the flow of goods and information. But what specific tasks fall under the ... Read more
How data integration optimises logistics processes
The goal of integration is to ensure the best and most useful features and functions can work together. Integrating data and digital applications also offers many opportunities in the logistics industry. Data integration helps to optimise business ... Read more
An interview with TIMOCOM debt collection service employees
Our goal at work is to solve conflicts and act as mediators. We are successful in 86% of cases and were able to negotiate collection of more than EUR 33 million in claims last year. Proof that our methods work for our ... Read more
Benefits of Freight Exchange for Trade & Industry Companies
Freight exchanges—also known as cargo space exchanges—are virtual marketplaces where the supply and demand of cargo space meet. The benefits of being part of a freight exchange network may seem obvious to some, while to others, they ... Read more
Combined logistics power: the advantages of connecting road transport and inland shipping
The future of logistics is clear: it is digital, interdisciplinary and agile. IT service providers connect their technologies, allowing their customers to streamline processes and improve flexibility. In turn, promised delivery dates are easier to ... Read more
The seven most frequently asked questions about debt collection in the logistics industry.
The order has been delivered and the invoice sent. But no payment is forthcoming. One way of dealing with late payment is to hire a debt collection service. But many people have no idea what that actually entails. This blog article provides answers ... Read more
No-Deal Brexit Consequences for UK Logistics and Shipping
With no clear resolution in sight, what would a no-deal Brexit mean for the logistics industry? The Brexit deadline is looming, with 31 December 2020 as the final day of the UK’s transition period leaving the European Union. Effective, ... Read more
Borderless Logistics are the Foundation of a Strong Europe
Only the strong can afford weaknesses. Seen from that angle, Europe is a muscle man. Admittedly a muscle man who is not all that coordinated when it comes to letting those muscles work together. The coronavirus pandemic has, on the one hand, ... Read more
Challenges and Potential of Supply Chain Digitalisation
Digital communication between shipping agents and transport or logistics companies remains, despite attempts to the contrary, analogue in nature. When media are not connected, digitalisation is often cut off. Loading docks are an excellent example. ... Read more
How do I handle unpaid invoices? Who pays for costs incurred?
The order has been delivered and the invoice sent. But no payment is forthcoming, and you are waiting for your money. The EU issued a Directive in 2011 to speed up payments. The Directive sets out rules for dealing with late payments that apply to ... Read more
The downward price spiral: cheaper in the short term, expensive in the long run
The crisis brings more than just bad news, it also offers positive developments for certain industries or companies – or at least, so it seems. But caution is warranted here, because if there is one thing we cannot forget in the middle of a ... Read more
Delayed payment: what to do if your customer has not paid?
The transport is complete, but your business account remains empty. As a transport provider, you assume that the invoice will be paid once the goods have been delivered. But almost every company has had to deal with a business partner who pays too ... Read more
Storage in short supply?
During the first few weeks of the crisis, as the corona virus spread, one iconic image dominated the media: supermarket shelves devoid of hygiene products. Shelves usually stocked full with soap or toilet paper were suddenly completely empty, and ... Read more
Catapulting towards the future: How covid-19 is driving digitalisation
It happened so suddenly: UK entered lockdown at the end of March. The entire country was subject to social distancing, and suddenly its inhabitants’ lives were focused on a single location: their home. Some companies had decided in advance of ... Read more