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The Canadian economy is expected to experience steady growth, mainly due to improvements in consumer spending and the business environment. A trend of re-allocation of investment and employment from resource to non-resource is being observed as the economy continues to adjust to low commodity prices. Canada’s labor market is characterized by flexi...

The increasing volatility of global supply chains is driving interest in microfactories and distributed manufacturing. Manufacturers aim to improve production flexibility, reduce reliance on lengthy logistics routes, and enhance resilience in times of disruption. Traditionally, manufacturing networks have been optimized for centralized production, ...

The imminent ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is expected to have several implications on various economic sectors. This study provides a detailed overview of the implications and potential impact that the AEC will have on the Indonesian logistics market. It supplies key market dynamics such as drivers and restraints and evaluates the development in ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of autonomous vehicles in last-mile delivery, driven by the need for contactless deliveries and shorter delivery times in the booming eCommerce industry. Autonomous vehicles offer numerous benefits, including addressing labor shortages, reducing delivery delays, meeting demand requirements during p...

Bearings are crucial for smooth operations of railway vehicles and for the safety of commodities and people being transported. Lowering noise levels and vibrations, high load carrying capacities, and long life are the expectations of bearings in rail. Rail axle bearings are mounted to the wheel axle journal and are a link between the wheel and fram...

This study provides strategic analysis of Oman's logistics market, covering about 12 key industries including automotive, engineering goods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, apparel, oil & gas, food, electronics and metals. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of the total logistics expenditure and its breakup by segment such as transportation, war...

With a strong resurgence in traffic volumes and shifting customer demands, rail is becoming the favoured choice as cities across the globe seek the most economical and fuel-efficient modes of travel. Western Europe is the largest market, and Germany is expected to require a vast number of regional and commuter transport vehicles in the next 10 ye...

Logistics industry growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is catalyzed by the increasing contribution of the non-oil sector to GDP, infrastructure development, growth of free trade zones and industrial parks, and greater regional trade cooperation. Governments in the region undertake policy measures to bolster economic diversification ...

This study provides a strategic analysis of Qatar's transportation and logistics market, covering 19 key industries. It also provides current logistics spend and its breakup by segment - transportation, warehousing, freight forwarding, and value-added logistics services - for each industry. In addition, the study provides revenue forecasts for the ...