Daily Archives: July 31, 2024

Strategic Framework for Enhancing Rural Road Resilience in Cambodia’s Logistics Network

A transformative initiative aimed at bolstering Cambodia’s logistics network by enhancing the resilience of its rural roads amidst the challenges posed by climate change. This forward-thinking project, driven by international organizations, provides a strategic framework designed to help Cambodia prioritize investments and interventions for rural road accessibility, which is crucial for poverty reduction, human development,…

Sustainable Logistics Takes Center Stage at Upcoming Conference

Announces an upcoming conference focused on sustainable logistics, organized by leading industry stakeholders and academic institutions. This event will explore specific solutions for sustainable logistics, emphasizing renewable energy use and the adoption of green production models in transportation and supply chains. The conference is part of the Vietnam International Logistics Exhibition, the largest industry exhibition…

China’s Belt and Road Initiative Boosts Nigeria’s Infrastructure, Facilitates Agricultural Exports by Rail

Significant advancement in Nigeria’s logistics sector, with the successful export of the country’s agricultural produce via rail, demonstrating the enhanced infrastructure resulting from China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The first shipment, comprising 18 containers transported by locomotive, departed from the Dala Inland Dry Port in Kano on July 7, 2024, and arrived at the Lagos…

New Warehouse and Office Expansion Boost North American Logistics

Supply Chain Report highlights recent advancements in North American logistics with the completion of a new warehouse in Laredo, Texas, and an office expansion in Saltillo, Mexico. The newly completed warehouse in Laredo covers 150,000 square feet and includes 30 dock doors and space for 100 trailers. This advanced facility provides comprehensive cross-border services such…

Thailand-Based Logistics Firm Receives Investment for Expansion into Vietnam

Thailand has secured a significant investment from a Japanese venture capital firm, in partnership with a fund from a leading Singaporean university and a South Korean financial institution. This new funding will support the company’s expansion into Vietnam, with plans to extend its digital less-than-truckload (LTL) network by 2025. This investment will enhance the company’s…