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The Western Balkans is becoming an increasingly important logistics center
Nothing will ever be the same again - said one of the interlocutors of this newsletter, referring to the challenges faced by the global transport and logistics industry. And there are many of them, from disruptions in supply chains, through security cyber threats, to increasingly strict environmental regulations and the current labor shortage that has been going on for years. Political instability, started by the pandemic, continued by wars, inflation, as well as the energy crisis, further complicates the world of logistics and transport. However, where there are problems, there are also solutions. Companies seek and find ways to automate, optimize and improve the overall logistics and thereby reduce the costs and increase the efficiency and productivity. They have found an ally in this
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Matej Zakonjšek, director of the Permanent Secretariat of the Transport Community - Serbia is given a strategic role as a key link between the north and the south of Europe
As part of the Trans-European transport network, Serbia is given a strategic role as a key link between the north and south of Europe, Matej Zakonjšek, director of the Permanent Secretariat of the Transport Community, which was opened in 2019 in Belgrade, said in an interview for eKapija.
Edin Forto, Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina - I expect Corridor Vc to be completed by 2030, the Sava mine-free by 2025, for the modernization of the railway Doboj-Tuzla-Zvornik EUR 500 million and the tender for the bridge over Tara by the end of the year
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, we hardly use railways, we hardly ever sail, and in order to change that picture in the foreseeable future, great financial, logistical and political efforts are needed, and very often compromises. On the other hand, Corridor 5c, as part of the larger Pan-European
Filip Radulović, Minister of Transport and Maritime Affairs of Montenegro - In the construction of 480 km of highways and high-speed roads, a planned investment of EUR 8 billion, multimillion-dollar investments in railways as well
This Government is firmly resolved to continue the implementation of strategic projects, especially in the area of road infrastructure. The goal is to improve the connectivity within Montenegro, but also the country`s connectivity with the states of the region and European road corridors. This year
Slobodan Aćimović, professor at the Faculty of Economics - Nothing will ever be the same again
Nothing will ever be the same again - the main message of Prof. Dr. Slobodan Aćimović, who, speaking to eKapija, emphasizes that logistics and the problems in it are only a consequence of political and economic turbulence all over the world in the last four years. The full professor of the
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Filip Simović, Managing Director of Militzer & Münch - We celebrate five years on the Serbian market with outstanding results
Militzer & Münch is celebrating five years of successful business on the Serbian market, during which the company became one of the top five logistics companies in Serbia. The results, they do not hide, exceeded expectations, which is also proven by the number of employees, which grew 15 times - from 20 at the beginning, to 300, which is the number of the M&M team today. The general director of the company, Filip Simović, reveals in an interview for eKapija that the portfolio of
The company Gebrüder Weiss currently operates at two locations in Serbia (Belgrade - Dobanovci, Niš), with 20,000 m² of logistics space and a capacity for 14,000 pallets. In summer, another warehouse will be finished in Dobanovci, and the company plans to expand its business activities in the south of Serbia, Roland Raith, General Manager for Serbia at Gebrüder Weiss announced in an interview for eKapija. eKapija: What is new when it comes to warehouse logistics in your terminals in
CTP, a company from Netherlands, which has acquired a leading status in its field in the continental part of Europe, has been operating in our country for more than seven years. In Serbia, it is developing its parks, adapted to different types and needs of clients in several cities. CTP has so far invested more than EUR 330 million in the development of projects in Serbia, while an additional EUR 160 million will be invested until the completion of existing projects. CTP recently announced
The World Transport Overseas (WTO) Group, which offers intelligent transport solutions and provides a range of services, from container transport, through road and air transport, to customs brokerage, continues to achieve success. This year, WTO Group was awarded the prestigious Forbes Business Service Award for 2024 and opened two new offices in China, as well as a representative office in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The group now has over 300 employees at 25 locations in 12 countries. In an
The leading courier service in Serbia - Dexpress is proud to announce a significant expansion of its network of parcel-lockers and parcel shops by the end of the year. The company will increase its capacity by the end of 2024 by opening 70 new parcel-lockers. In addition, Dexpress will expand the network of parcel shops, with the additional opening of four new facilities and an increase in the number of partner locations. - Our goal is to provide a greater selection of locations for picking up
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Warehouses and logistics centers
Wholesale market Belgrade, the largest distributor of fruits and vegetables in the region
Wholesale market Beograd (Veletržnica Beograd) represents a special market institution in the circulation of a wide range of products, primarily agricultural and food products and other related products. It represents a key link in the food supply chain in the territory of Belgrade and Serbia, but
Tailor-made premises with a long-term partnership – that´s exactly the BESICO SERBIA philosophy
BESICO, an international developer of industrial real estate for lease, is also expanding its activities in Serbia. It is preparing an industrial complex in "A-class" standard BESICO Park Belgrade North with more than 46,000 m2 of leasable area, in three halls with administrative and warehouse or
HAI ROBOTICS modern solutions for warehouse automation
HAI ROBOTICS was founded in 2016, with the aim of improving and automating warehouses and factories using logistics robots. Their solutions are applicable in the apparel industry, third-party logistics (3PL), retail, e-commerce, electronics, energy, manufacturing, healthcare and other industries.
Innovation and digitalization
Innovation and Digitalization in the Cash-in-Transit Industry
The cash-in-transit (CIT) industry, integral to the global financial system, has traditionally been perceived as a bastion of manual labor and strict security protocols. This sector involves the transportation of cash, precious metals, and other high-value items between financial institutions, businesses, and ATMs. However, with the growing impact of digitalization and technological innovation,
SatROUTE™: a system for planning, monitoring and managing routes and work tasks - optimized and efficient routes in just 30 seconds
For 20 years, the company Satwork has been providing services in the field of satellite vehicle tracking and improvement of business processes through various types of services based on locations. Following the demands and needs of clients and in a constant effort to ensure the maximum quality of service, this company offered a new service on the market for optimization, planning, schedule and
Ictransport.app: A revolution in the field of goods transport
The future of transportation has begun. Ictransport.app is a revolutionary application that transforms the way goods are transported, setting new standards of efficiency, safety and practicality in logistics. With its simplicity and comprehensiveness, ictransport.app connects traders, manufacturers, carriers and forwarders on one platform, enabling them to easily and efficiently manage all stages
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Union Šped: The leader in the storage of hazardous materials according to the highest standards
The hazardous materials warehouse within the Union Šped logistics center was built according to the latest standards and legal regulations of the Republic of Serbia. Long-term investment in the improvement of processes, standards, knowledge and human resources resulted in obtaining all necessary permits for receiving, storing, shipping and transporting such sensitive goods. Incorporation of such
Flash - A reliable system for urgent shipments
The need for urgent transport services is becoming more and more common in various industries. The leading European provider of premium freight services, Flash, has been also present in Belgrade since last year, and in a short period of time it became a reliable partner for everyone who needs to transport goods to or from Serbia immediately, safely and reliably. At the client`s call, Flash goes
Holleman Transport: Your partner for oversized transport
For 17 years, Holleman Transport doo has been a synonym for reliability and precision in the transportation of oversized goods in Serbia and beyond. A company specialized in the transportation of goods of large mass and dimensions, is ready to respond to the most complex requests of clients, as well as the challenges arising from them. Their latest endeavor confirms it.There are not many
From a pier to a modern port - Port of Brčko untapped potential, the goal of transshipment of 500,000 tons per year
One hundred and eleven years have passed since the Brčko Port got its first outlines. Since then, this river hub has undergone several changes, both organizational and those related to equipment, as well as the range of services it provides.The last modernization of the only international port in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located on the Sava River in Brčko, began two and a half years ago, costing
Interesting facts
When cargo ships carry the weight of 60,000 elephants
Did you know which is the largest ship in the world? How many containers are lost at sea every year? Which nation is most represented in the maritime industry? These and many other questions are answered by our 10 interesting facts about cargo ships. - The largest ship in the world is the MSC
Four trends that will mark logistics in 2030
By 2030, the global logistics market will be worth around $18.23 trillion, with a significant annual growth rate of 10.7% from 2023, according to research by the agency Precedence. And what will logistics look like in less than six years? The industry is not immune to the changes that have swept