Dockflow nominated for Data News Belgian Startup Company of the Year award
We are honored to be receiving a nomination for the Data News Awards for Excellence in the Belgian Startup Company of the Year category. These awards are the result of a solid selection process by the editorial staff of Data News, the readers of Data News and a jury of ICT professionals. Having a good […]
Our team’s favorite tunes to work from home
While working from home during these challenging times, a great playlist will help you to be more productive from your home office. Here are our favorite tunes, from our team to yours. Have a safe and productive day! Spotify YouTube Apple Music
We’ve raised funding to build the container tracking & partner collaboration platform you need
Today Dockflow announced a €400K Seed funding round. Investors include Fintro (BNP Paribas Group), PMV, Birdhouse, and Belfius. Why are they choosing LogTech? Because the logistics industry is ready for disruption and has started to embrace technology. We couldn’t wish for a better start of 2020. Investors recognize the opportunity to change how logistics […]
“The largest container ships can hold up to 745 million bananas” – debunking fake facts 🍌
This type of comparison is used every day by media, marketeers, … to create a wow-effect for the audience. This specific example has been around since 2013: The biggest container ships can hold 745 million bananas in 15,000 containers. That’s one for every European and North American. Fast Company, 2013 The origin of this quote […]
How you can reduce cargo damage in container shipping
In maritime container shipping, multiple parties handle cargo, creating unique challenges around communication and accountability. This post explores common causes of cargo damage and practical tips for minimizing risks, from proper container stuffing to advanced tracking solutions. Common causes In overseas maritime container shipping, there are many different parties involved. A great advantage of this […]
Artificial Intelligence in logistics ≠ The physical internet (yet)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is taking an increasingly central role in the logistics industry. You could call it a real AI craze. Every week new articles pop up preaching the technology and how it will become the solution for the ever-growing complexity of the logistics industry. Additionally, most articles and blog posts mention the same reports […]
2020’s Key Logistics Trends: Transforming Supply Chains
Technologies are changing the logistics and supply chain landscape at an unprecedented pace. CIOs and IT leaders must help their organizations adapt in this changing world. The logistics trends are structured around the idea of “people-centric smart spaces,” which means considering how these technologies will affect people (i.e., customers, and employees) and the places where […]
The fight to grab a piece from the $1.2 trillion global shipping industry pie
A wave of digital disruption is about to hit the global shipping industry, affecting sea and road freight forwarders. Start-ups are using digital technologies to develop a variety of innovative business models that will dramatically improve the customer experience and eliminate entrenched operational inefficiencies. These digital business models have the potential to overturn the dominant […]
Logistics is facing a time bomb skills deficit – Here’s How to Attract Young Talent
The logistics sector is facing a multitude of challenges amidst a rapidly changing landscape – including a logistics skills deficit – and it could substantially impact your bottom line. In the UK, only 9% of the workforce is younger than 25, whilst 45% are more than 45 years old. With so few young people entering […]
OPINIE – Maersk en IBM blockchain: een zinkend schip?
Volgens Maersk & IBM gaat het bij TradeLens om een heuse vernieuwing. Maar volgens mij is het besef gekomen dat de joint venture tussen beide partijen haaks staat op de bestaansreden van blockchaintechnologie. Blockchain heeft immers als doel de macht bij de deelnemers in het netwerk te leggen, zodat zij onafhankelijk van een tussenpersoon handel kunnen […]
