Indonesia’s Logistics Market Opportunites

The Indonesian government is currently making concerted efforts to plug infrastructure deficits in its logistics industry to attract foreign investment. Structural reforms in the government also show movement away from government ownership towards private sector participation and more independent regulation. This movement is ongoing, with further deregulation expected in many sectors. How foreign logistics companies […]

South Korea and logistics opportunities in the ASEAN region

For those foreign companies wishing to take advantage of the many logistics opportunities in the ASEAN region, South Korea is an excellent gateway. South Korea is located in Northeast Asia between China, and Japan, two countries with large and steadily growing economies. South Koreas Incheon International Airport, connects to 157 cities in 49 countries, which […]

Business Logistics Marketing in the Asean Region

Over the past few weeks, we have discussed the great array of business logistics opportunities in the Asean region, whilst it is agreed that this is a growing market, how can a Western company succeed in this market? There is no reason why a Western company with a flexible, patient and ‘listening’ approach to marketing […]

The Importance of Fatigue Management in Transport

Effects of Truck Driver Fatigue Fatigue impairs your ability to safely perform even basic-driving tasks. It decreases reaction time, affects judgment, and can result in erratic-driving behavior. If a driver falls asleep for just four seconds while travelling at a speed of 100 km/h the vehicle will have gone 111 meters without a driver in […]

China the future of E-commerce

It has been estimated that by 2020, China’s market will equal that of the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France combined today. 145 million online shoppers in China spent over 850 billion U.S. Almost overnight China has become the world’s second-largest e-commerce market. Thanks to China’s rapid internet development and the Chinese […]

Victorian Government invests in the future of the freight industry

Once again Victoria has firmly cemented its place as the freight and logistics capital of Australia, following the Victorian Governments Announcement of its long term 1.6 billion dollar freight plan. Victoria’s freight industry is on the move – and some of the prime beneficiaries of the gains being made are the thousands of businesses and […]