Shortage of drivers in road freight transport in Brazil
The Brazilian cargo transportation sector is facing a crisis due to the significant reduction in the number of truck and trailer drivers. […]
Dealing with risk of delay in transporting international cargo
Introduction: freight delays as a source of inefficiency in the supply chain Long distance imports are often associated with the need to […]
The use of alternative fuels in the pursuit of sustainable logistics
With the growing concern for the environment, aligning with the concept of sustainability is much more than a simple decision […]
The price of diesel and road freight transport
The rise in the price of a barrel of oil has had major impacts on virtually all supply chains. Diesel, derived from […]
Last Mile Transportation – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
We've never been so dependent on last mile transportation. The last mile of delivery, the one that connects companies to final consumers, has […]
Last Mile Urban: speed is needed in unloading
In my previous post, with the theme Last Mile Urbano, I wrote about the difficulties in traffic and the scarcity of vacancies for […]
Investments in infrastructure can improve Brazil's position in the global competitiveness ranking
Brazil is only 71st in the Competitiveness Ranking among countries, presented annually in the Global Competitiveness Report of the World Economic Forum. […]
What is the reasonable freight to be paid on a route using road transport?
The calculation of operational transport costs allows not only to quantify the costs related to the use of a fleet in the operation, […]
Understand what has been happening with diesel prices in 2018
The road freight transport strike of May 2018 in Brazil raised many questions regarding the claims desired by the […]
Logistics – Another hostage to violence
The issue of public security has gained the spotlight in the news lately, with notable facts such as the federal intervention in the state of Rio […]
Origins and destinations of cargo in Brazil: Main movement flows by type of goods
Brazilian government agencies have sought to improve their data recording systems. ANTAQ, ANTT and ANP websites currently have […]