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We provide high quality articles on developments in logistics and transport covering technology, policy, the economy and the environment.<\/p>\nRead more<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We provide a forum for professionals working in logistics to discuss news and developments and express opinions on trends.  We welcome submissions from informed individuals.<\/p>\nGet in touch<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We believe in the application of knowledge and we work with public and private organisations to develop competitive supply chains and logistics operations.<\/p>\nFind out how<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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LOGISTICS IS CHANGING RAPIDLY<\/h5>\n

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The aim of this website is to provide insights into the world of logistics and how it is changing with a particular focus on how developments impact on Ireland.  We bring together the expertise of a diverse range of professionals who address various logistics related topics, but with one common overriding aim: how we can ensure that Ireland, and the organisations that call it home, has a world class logistics system.\n

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Researchers have found that there is real potential for ships to be constructed from composite materials rather than steel, but not just yet is real. The environmental benefits of this would be considerable.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The potential for Brexit to disrupt Ireland’s international trade is real. Changes in transport routes have made headlines. But the real economic costs arise if trade diversion should occur. The potential for this remains unclear.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Environmental Footprint of Supply Chains\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

The environmental impact of global supply chains can be complex with hidden connections. The concept of telecoupling has been developed by researchers to help uncover these connections. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Digitised information can be transported efficiently, cheaply and quickly. The physical internet offers the possibility of availing of similar efficiencies to transport physical goods. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Although Brexit may disrupt trade flows, the UK will remain Ireland’s largest single trading partner and a key route to Europe. These UK ports are important for Irish trade flows to many destinations. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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It may not be as high profile as some other such awards, and being inducted is certainly not as glamourous, but the logistics Hall of Fame aims to recognise major contributions and improve the profile of the logistics profession. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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International container shipping rates have been rising rapidly. Causes include the recovery from COVID, fiscal stimulus and blockages in supply chains. Rates seem unlikely to fall before next year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Good infrastructure in and around ports is generally considered to be important to Ireland’s economy. But just how important? What is the relationship between investment in port infrastructure and economic growth?<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The trucking industry has begun to turn electric, although progress is slow. There are reasons to expect that passenger transport will take even longer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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John Mangan<\/h4>\n

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John is Professor of Logistics in the School of Engineering<\/span><\/a> at the University of Newcastle and is Visiting Professor at the School of Business in Trinity College Dublin. Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Kevin is an economist and is Managing Partner of KHSK Economic Consultants<\/span><\/a>.  He writes on linkages between economic policy and performance. Read more<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

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We welcome informed contributions from professionals working in logistics.  Download ourGuidelines for Contributors<\/a><\/span> or Contact Us<\/span><\/a> if you wish to contribute an article.?<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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