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An omnichannel experience in fashion logistics is necessary but not sufficient. Customer experience needs to reflect in the back-end supply chain and order management. (Photo by @dluan on Unsplash)

16 August 2019 14:30

Fashion logistics: filling the gaps for a better customer experience

Logistics providers need to fill vital gaps to deliver a better customer experience with transparency at the consumer level. This will determine their position to provide the necessary services and even disrupt the future fashion industry. Mattias Praetorius, global head of the Consumer, Retail and Fashion industry vertical at Panalpina, looks at the trends in this blog post.

Mobile first, order online today, delivered tomorrow: Logistics in the fashion industry will increasingly have to move to the beat of consumers in the “always on, always available” digital world. (Photo by @lindsayhenwood on Unsplash)

14 August 2019 17:30

Generational shift in fashion logistics: stepping up to the challenge

We’re about to experience a generational shift. The sooner the fashion and logistics industries become fully digitally enabled, the better for speed to market, which will continue to be the top priority. Mattias Praetorius, global head of the Consumer, Retail and Fashion industry vertical at Panalpina, looks at what generational and behavioral changes among consumers mean for fashion logistics.

Things have changed in fashion logistics: a warehouse operation of a former Panalpina customer in 1999. (Photo: Panalpina)

12 August 2019 11:35

10 developments that have shaped the fashion industry and logistics in the past two decades

Panalpina has been closely involved in the evolution of the fashion industry for decades. Time to pause and take a look back over the last twenty years to highlight some of the major changes that have taken place, not just for nostalgia’s sake but to see what the trends are for the future. This is the first part of a three-part blog post series with Mattias Praetorius.

Colombia: The Port of Cartagena is increasingly drawing in multinational companies and gaining ground as Latin America’s premier logistics hub. (Photo: Port of Cartagena / SPRC)

16 Juli 2019 09:00

Good cards for Cartagena and Panalpina’s LCL Ocean Freight hub

Cartagena, Colombia’s premier port, is becoming increasingly important as a regional transportation hub. Last year, Panalpina set up the first ocean freight hub in Cartagena for Central and South American LCL (Less than Container Load) cargoes. The international freight forwarder also tops the Port of Cartagena’s import and export rankings.

The new facility is located in the logistics centre of Turkey, and it's close to both ports, airports, a good road network and options for transport via rail.

8 Maj 2019 09:21

DSV opens new facility in the logistics centre of Turkey

A total of 45,000 square metres in Istanbul with state-of-the art warehousing located optimally for both air, sea, road and rail transports

6 Maj 2019 11:15

Consolidated shipments now faster from China to Europe with Panalpina’s direct rail service

How would a fashion store in Europe ensure that it gets diverse goods from everyday apparel made in Shanghai to sports shoes made in Beijing in a fast and cost-efficient way? Panalpina’s brand new high-speed rail cargo service from China to Europe is proving to be a fast, economical and reliable version of a modern Shanghai express.

Predictive analytics and drone technology were among the ideas discussed at the LogTech Innovation Day jointly organized by Panalpina and Plug and Play. (Photo: Plug and Play)

24 April 2019 11:00

Startups pitch their hottest LogTech ideas to transform global supply chains

From predictive analytics to drone technology, digital technologies are disrupting global supply chains and challenging logistics providers to up their game in shipment visibility and last-mile delivery. Ten startups had the opportunity to pitch their latest ideas at the LogTech Innovation Day, jointly organized by Panalpina and Plug and Play. Here’s a roundup of the event.

Thumbs up for greener transport: Panalpina and L’Oréal staff with the 24ft biodiesel truck. (Photo: Panalpina)

29 Marts 2019 09:35

Panalpina Singapore goes green with new biodiesel trucks for L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific

Panalpina Singapore has launched new biodiesel trucks to serve its global customer L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific. By 2020, 100 percent of L’Oréal’s strategic suppliers will be participating in their supplier sustainability program, and Panalpina has reached this milestone ahead of schedule.

As 2018 draws to a close, Panalpina records its 1 millionth ton of Air Freight. (Photo from Panalpina)

19 December 2018 15:40

Panalpina surpasses 1 million tons of Air Freight in 2018

Christmas came early this year for Panalpina’s Air Freight department in the form of another transport record.

What’s easily shopped online needs to be shipped in a safe and compliant way in the physical world. (Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash)

9 November 2018 13:25

E-commerce: a risky boom for international supply chains

Global retail online sales are expected to exceed $4.8 trillion by 2021 and e-commerce is the fastest-growing sector driving global air freight volumes. But what’s easily shopped online needs to be shipped in a safe and compliant way in the physical world. In the background, Panalpina ensures that international e-commerce shipments comply with customs, dangerous goods and security regulations.

26 September 2018 10:20

Panalpina celebrates 80th anniversary in Italy

Panalpina celebrated 80 years of operations in Italy. The international provider of supply chain solutions flew in its Boeing 747-8F for an exclusive event at Milan’s Malpensa Airport. Panalpina CEO Stefan Karlen talked about the importance of air freight for Italy and Panalpina, the need for speed for the Italian high fashion industry, and Panalpina’s unique Charter Network.

6 August 2018 08:37

DSV and Clarks open first facility on mainland Europe

DSV and Clarks, a leading British shoe manufacturer, are happy to announce plans for a 10,000 m2 distribution centre on Mainland Europe. DSV will be operating the facility from their existing operation in Krefeld, Germany, strategically located to Clark’s main geographic markets.

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