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Vladivostok is a port city on the coast of the Sea of Japan or, as they say in travel guides, a portal city. For Europeans, Vladivostok opens the way to Asia, and for Asians it is the nearest culturally European city.

Multimodal projects involve the transportation of goods by several modes of transport. Organization and coordination of the supply chain is a complex and multi-stage process.

Since 2018, The All-Ukrainian Industry Analysis Center has been researching the economic activities of enterprises and organizations in the region.

The self-driving car industry is growing exponentially. It's time to say that riding in a motor vehicle without a driver has become possible.

Logistics companies are increasingly looking for their own warehouses. This is associated with a desire to work without intermediaries and optimize costs.

Each type of cargo has unique characteristics that must be accommodated when transporting it.

In the construction industry, argon and liquefied natural gas are used in many forms of welding.

Air transport is considered the safest means of transporting goods. When transporting high-value goods, proper security protocols, clear deadlines, and competitive rates are highly valued.

Aviation remains a profitable and capital-intensive engineering industry. From 2009 till 2019, commercial airline revenues grew by approximately 5% every year.

According to Wikipedia, professionalism is a characteristic of people who systematically, effectively, and reliably perform professional activities in a wide variety of conditions.

For sellers, the final stage of transporting a product from the port or from the railway station to the final customer is an additional effort.

In recent months, Asia and the Mediterranean are no longer just a logistics sideshow for the People's Republic of China, but rather areas of key focus.

2019 marked the end of a 10-year growth streak for the automotive industry. The recent decline in production capacity was caused by a PRC / USA trade war that deepened the economic downturn in China.

The rating of the 1,000 largest companies in Poland, published by the local newspaper Gazeta Finansowa, has been appearing for several years.

The first half of 2020 has become unpredictable for the global economy. The volume of foreign trade operations has decreased, and logistics schemes have been changed.

The logistics sector is developing rapidly and, as a result, new supply chain management concepts are constantly emerging.

The AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG international logistics corporate group summed up the results of its global operations during the first six months of 2020.

The beginning of the year was not favorable for the British economy, which was hit simultaneously by coronavirus restrictions and the UK’s exit from the European Union.

The “new reality” has become the driver of the e-commerce market’s rapid development. During the three months of spring this year, online sales have reached levels experts had predicted reaching in three years.

The AsstrA corporate group continues to optimize its operations and improve the services it provides in the USA.

The coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted numerous industries and businesses, with the tourism, hotel, and restaurant sectors particularly hard hit.

In the Belarusian transport and logistics services market, there are 8 professional associations and unions whose members are the country’s industry experts.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting border closures, global markets have been dramatically transformed. Logistics services, however, continues to play an integral role in keeping the global economy running.

Challenging situations always bring people together. The recent pandemic led not only to closed borders and lockdowns but also to reminders of how important it is to support and help others, no matter the circumstances.

For the AsstrA corporate group, the beginning of the year was marked by a remarkable event – a victory in a tender organized by a leading global automobile manufacturer.

The global pandemic highlighted the need for smooth supply chain operations. The measures introduced by governments to limit the spread of the virus have affected all aspects of life, including logistics networks.

The AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG international corporate group sums up its Russian offices’ performance from March-May 2020.

The year 2020 will go down in history as an inflection point where life – as we knew it – changed. Previously forgotten basic truths took on newfound significance.

During a pandemic, delivering deep-frozen cargo from one continent to another is an emergency request.

The world experienced the spring of 2020 in self-isolation mode. Governments of numerous countries around the world imposed quarantines, and many people have been forced to stay at home and be content to go out only to walk pets or shop for food.

On May 11, the Kazakh authorities lifted the state of emergency imposed by the President of the Republic on March 15. Despite the cancellation of the special order, the quarantine regime remains in effect in a number of regions and cities.

May has marked a turning point in the easing of quarantine measures and restrictions. After a strict quarantine, Western Europe is gradually returning to the usual rhythm of life.

While clientele of industrial project logistics providers place considerable importance on experience and the ability to execute complex shipments as required in the industrial sector, matters are further complicated by the Covid-19 outbreak that has impacted almost all industries.

The services sector is key to the entire UK economy, as it accounts for ¾ of the country’s GDP.

What plays a decisive role in a client’s choice to partner with a product manufacturer or service provider?

When it comes to logistics teamwork, it is important to focus upon a common goal and consistently work together to achieve results. That’s why the AsstrA corporate group emphasizes this approach both with Customers and internally.

The transport and logistics industry has been the first to reflect China’s recovery from the coronavirus. According to the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing (CFLP), the Chinese logistics efficiency index for March 2020 was 51.5%.

In April 2020, the US Federal Maritime Commission issued AsstrA NY Inc. a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) license. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has also formally recognized AsstrA NY Inc. as a transport company by assigning a four-digit Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC).

What is trust and how to earn it? What characterizes trust in business? Over the past ten years, researchers and society have paid close attention to understanding what makes for good business relations, successful partnership, and the role trust plays in both.

Of all Asian countries, the People's Republic of China is becoming the most influential international economic player.

How to choose a logistics company? What should one pay attention to? Some are guided by the recommendations of colleagues, others look for information with search engines, and some look for references in the media.

The geopolitical interests of the USA and CIS member countries have collided for generations. Divergent economic policies and ideologies have shaped their historic relations. Socioeconomic cooperation could mean billions of dollars worth of shared prosperity, unnecessary competition could mean significant business opportunities lost.

To combat the spread of coronavirus disease 2019, the Czech Republic declared a state of emergency starting March 11, 2020 The country has closed external borders for a period of 30 days.

The United States and Europe are inextricably linked by centuries of history. The formation and development of intercontinental relations has been watched by more than one generation.

International transportation and logistics operator AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG is a fast developing group of companies.

The AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG international corporate group is now able to provide clients with accelerated container train shipments between Moscow and Almaty, Kazakhstan.

In Turkey, air export and import shipping services are in constant demand. This is due to the country’s well developed network of over 50 airports.

According to the World Shipping Council, the majority of global cargo is delivered in containers or – in logistics terminology – TEUs.

The number of products marked “Made in China” is growing annually. China is the world’s top exporter of goods in many industries including Fashion & Beauty.

The coronavirus situation in Wuhan is developing very rapidly and causing disruptions to global supply chains.

AsstrA Ships Snow Vehicles By Air for Use in the Sand Does a vehicle’s design dictate how it is used? Not always! The AsstrA team helped one client transport snow vehicles for use in the sand.

Sustainable development is the theme of the future. The term was first used in 1972 at the UN Stockholm conference on the environment.

In February 2020, the AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG Corporate Group opened its first US office on the country’s east coast.

The coronavirus situation in Wuhan is rapidly developing and causing complications in the global transport industry.

Uzbekistan’s new leaders have removed a number of business barriers.

The AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG international corporate group sums up its 2019 performance results.

Airplanes remain a popular choice for transporting cargo thanks to fast delivery times, broad geographical reach, and minimal damage or fraud risks.