Is my last post, I wrote about Freight Forwarders and how they contribute to the supply chain of the companies, making their operational process a lot easier and (in most of the cases, cheaper).
Also, there is another post about Logistics Operators that is very interesting that talks about the different party logistic (from 1PL to 5PL).
Now, another topic that is interesting to write about is about Logistics Hubs and how they are so important in freight transportation. Basically, a logistics hub is a large agglomeration of warehouses where businesses may handle a wide range of freight processing operations. It is a the place where cargoes of goods are brought together in order to be redistributed to their final destination. These locations are not only destinated receive and consolidate/deconsolidate cargo but also there are several operations that can be handled, such as Customs clearance, dangerous good handling, cargo transshipment, etc.
Magna Park located in Great Britain
Some of the advantages that Logistics Hubs provide, in can be mentioned the following:
-Agility in product shipments: the ecosystem that surrounds the logistics hubs helps to speed up shipments, since all operations are focused on acting quickly and with maximum effectiveness.
-Reduction of operating costs: the location of these centers, together with the application of technology for the organization of routes, has a positive impact on the speed of deliveries, thus avoiding possible cost overruns due to inefficiency in the transport of goods.
-Adaptation to the needs of eCommerce: new consumer trends have forced logistics companies to optimize their processes in order to meet the needs of consumers who are increasingly demanding and expect the most effective service possible when shopping online.
As per Vancouber’s 3PL and freight forwarding company Canadian Alliance Inc (https://bit.ly/3KwpBf1), these are some of the top Logistics Hubs in the world:
-Hong Kong: is a top logistics hub because this Asia Pacific region boasts high-quality industrial and logistics
-Vancouber: is a highly competitive global logistics hub, it’s able to deliver, exchange and receive goods with other top logistics hubs in the world along with the people and companies they serve. High pricing for industrial rent space also encourages prosperous competition since “Limited new supply and rising rents [drive] capital to high-performing markets.
-Tokyo: is a leading international hub within the context of modern technology, giving it a competitive edge in comparison to other logistics hubs. As an example, an AI startup company placed robots in a warehouse – the first operation of its level in the world.
-London: They have several specialized warehouses, allowing goods of all kinds are sent along the supply chain. Is it known for DP World London Gateway which is a logistics hub in itself. It includes “a state-of-the-art deep sea port and rail terminal on the same site as an expansive land bank for the flexible and fast development of logistics facilities and warehouses.
As you may notice, Logistics Hubs is like a great machinery that interconnects different kind of processes. So, you also may imagine that is cannot be an easy task to manage them!
The blog of Logistics at MGEPS at UPV 