Logistics during the Covid-19 pandemic: what changes in the transports world, an essential sector for the worldwide economy.
Logistics during the Covid -19 pandemic and the economic crisis in Italy
The pandemic has necessarly upset the most varied sectors, in a differetn and more or less direct way.
In Italy in the first two months of 2020 a reduction in handling movements is estimated. About 40% less than the previous year
The numbers of courier activities and last-mile deliveries are dramatic, they have suffered a decrease of 70%. The attempt to overcome the obstacles of traditional commerce through online commerce has not given the desired results. In fact, there was no immediate increasing in orders through e-commerce.
Only a few months after the rage of the pandemic, e-commerce has seen an increase that can hopefully improve in the future. A well-structured and efficient e-commerce appears increasingly urgent.
For this reason, more and more companies have decided to invest in online sales. In this scenario, seeking an alternative system to overcome the disadvantages and obstacles that traditional trade inevitably suffers becomes the main trend
Rising transport costs, falling demand: logistics crisis in Europe
Inevitably, the contraction of economic activity in Europe will lead to a significant crisis in the transport of goods during 2020. Substantial increases in transport costs and a drop in consumer demand. Together with the saturation of the main goods storage centers, the precedents represent the sore points of the system.
All this could lead to a 17 % slump in road transport during the year.
Considering that the freight transport sector in Europe ensures work for about 4 million people, we can well imagine the consequences that lie ahead not only in the economic but also in the social sphere.
It should also be emphasized that this is a sector still strongly dominated by road transport, for 75.3% of the total, against 18.7% for rail transport.
How does the warehouse change at the time of the Coronavirus?
Logistics undoubtedly takes on an increasingly strategic importance, with particular attention to digitalization and sustainability. Its role is increasingly important precisely for the optimal management of the growth of each company, and for the improvement of daily operational management.
There have been a lot of evolutions in recent years speking of logistics. Solutions based on 4.0 technologies, in order to make the machine and objects communicate without the need of an operator. Warehouses that are always performing and sustainable. And, of course, the development of e-commerce and on-line shipments are the consequence of this optimization system.
In this precise historical moment, paying attention to social distancing solutions and accident prevention is the focus of Italian and European companies.
Efficiency, safety and productivity are the new warehouse trends in companies.
Not only spare parts for your forklift, but also technological solutions, cutting-edge services and strategic advice are our response to the crisis and beyond. Choose a rigorous partner, Tamarri S.r.l is always by your side!