By Erika Saenz, commercial manager of International Line.
In recent years, land transportation has had a positive impact in the logistics area, although especially in the maritime transportation industry by providing an efficient and safe connection between ports and land distribution centers. This speeds up the logistics process and reduces transportation costs. The growth of both services has also allowed for a more fluid and efficient integration of supply chains.
Among the benefits of land transportation, for example, and its impact on the international transportation industry, are cost reduction compared to other means of transportation, the ability to transport large volumes of cargo, flexibility in delivery schedules and security in the transportation of goods. These benefits ultimately contribute considerably to greater customer satisfaction.
The truth is that land transportation currently generated value in the reduction of polluting gas emissions and the reduction in the delivery time of goods. This has a positive impact, both on the environment and on the overall efficiency of the logistics process.
Specifically, a major improvement in land transportation has been the use of advanced technologies. Geolocation systems allow companies to monitor their location, speed and fuel consumption in real time, providing them with key information to make business decisions and increase efficiency and competitiveness. Likewise, fleet and route management systems help optimize operations and reduce costs. In summary, technology improved efficiency and transparency in land transportation, strengthening the positive impact on the logistics process.
Finally, to ensure timely delivery, a comprehensive and excellent service is key, problems for which land transportation has important challenges, mainly around the circular economy, as well as in terms of safety, infrastructure and professional skills.
