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Future of Logistics

The pandemic has transformed logistics from an aspect of procurement into a competitive advantage driving success for certain companies. Plus: road congestion woes inspire rail renaissance; retailers push e-bikes for last-mile delivery

© Anna Gordon for the FT

Covid turbulence still strains overextended supply chains
Delays and economic uncertainty have pushed companies to overhaul their logistics arrangements
Robotics supply helping hand to speedy order fulfilment
Technology provides route to saving sales and revenues
Port operators order ‘full steam ahead’ for supersized ships
The latest generation of container vessels requires adaptations to cope with their scale
Distribution groups grapple to reduce their carbon footprints
Growth in international freight transport and complex supply chains are an environmental threat
High speed UK rail freight service aims to overtake trucks for logistics
Orion wants to use converted passenger trains for express cargo deliveries
Florist peddles pedals for flower power to tackle congestion
More logistics companies are exploiting the flexibility and speed of environmentally-friendly cargo bikes
Long hours and stagnant pay create transport bottlenecks
The squeeze on labour supply to supply chains extends beyond the UK’s borders
Vaccine distributors go the extra mile to help remote populations
Health workers find novel ways of delivering Covid jabs to hard-to-reach places