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Logistics in the News – Week 8

by Martijn Graat | Feb 13, 2015 | Blog

This Saturday it’s Valentine’s Day again. The best day in the year if you are a florist, I guess. As my wife tends to read the things I write here (I do appreciate your comments and compliments. Opst!) I’m not going into if I got / will get her...

People + Packages. Crowdsourced Logistics and Cab Service in One

by Martijn Graat | Feb 10, 2015 | Blog

Last month I wrote about the Uberization of Logistics; A Crowdsourced Logistics model where (almost) anybody with a decent car can join the ranks of drivers. These types of services have been deployed for transporting People (Uber, Sidecar, Lyft) and transporting...

Logistics in the News – Week 7

by Martijn Graat | Feb 5, 2015 | Blog

There was quite some snow this morning, so it took me 1 hour and 45 minutes to get to work, instead of 45. The sun was shining, the farm lands I was driving through were white and looked beautiful in the morning sun, and I had some interesting podcasts to listen to....

Dutch City of Delft Launches Innovative Last Mile Logistics Project

by Martijn Graat | Jan 22, 2015 | Blog

The Dutch City of Delft is a beautiful city. And I am not saying that because I am Dutch, or because it is so close to Rotterdam, where I live myself. Just take a stroll through Delft using Google Streetview if you don’t believe me. Delft has a historic center...

5 Drone Delivery Concepts Perfect for the Weekend

by Martijn Graat | Jan 15, 2015 | Blog

Let’s face it. It’s just a matter of time before the first commercial drone deliveries will be done, fully approved and licensed. The question is just when and where. Which country will be first? I’m sure we will see that this year. There have been...