The Salón Internacional de la Logística de Barcelona (SIL Barcelona), organised by the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (CZFB) dedicated to Logistics, Transport, Intralogistics, and Supply Chain, has conducted the XV Barometer of the Círculo Logístico SIL 2025, which analyses in depth the challenges and needs of companies in the logistics sector, including attracting and retaining logistics talent. The study involved the collaboration of 1.026 professionals holding senior and responsible positions in Logistics or Supply Chain departments in Spain, specialising in different sectors of the industry.

Attracting and retaining talent, the great challenge of the sector

One of the main conclusions of the XV Barometer of the Círculo Logístico SIL 2025 is that attracting and retaining talent remains one of the major challenges that concern companies in the sector. 63.9% of professionals participating in the study state they have difficulties finding qualified personnel, and 28.6% do not always succeed in finding the profile they are looking for. Only 7.5% find it relatively easy to fill vacancies.

Another highlighted conclusion is the emergence of Artificial Intelligence in logistics and the confidence that companies in the sector place in this technology. 91.7% of those surveyed believe that AI can significantly optimise their operations. More specifically, 33,9% believe that AI can greatly contribute to improving their results, while 57,8% trust it can do so considerably.

In the same topic, 76,3% of companies participating in the study are considering incorporating AI into their business. In fact, 44,9% of them already have some AI tool, while 31.4% are in the process of doing so.

Quality, experience and flexibility versus speed

The XV Barometer of the Círculo Logístico SIL 2025 also shows that quality (90,8%), experience (76,1%), and flexibility (74,6%) are not only the most valued aspects by logistics-consuming companies but also increase their interest by 1,4%, 9,7%, and 17,3%, respectively. On the other hand, aspects such as speed lose value, being highlighted by only 28.4% of the professionals surveyed, placing 1.2 points below the results of the previous edition of the study.

Another conclusion of the study is that startups are making their way into the logistics sector, with the support of 77% of the professionals surveyed. 24,8% of the companies participating in the survey already collaborate with one, and 52,2% believe it could be positive to hire or outsource services to emerging companies specialising in logistics. Additionally, 15,9% are still considering it, as they have doubts.

Retaining Logistics Talent

Regarding the concerns of companies, in the XV Barometer of the Círculo Logístico SIL 2025, the quality of service (21,2%), efficiency and optimisation of costs and stocks (15,7%), and punctuality and commitment (14,4%) stand out. In contrast, some historical concerns such as default (0,3%) go almost unnoticed among the professionals surveyed.

Engineers, graduates, and logistics experts: the most sought after

Regarding the most sought-after profiles to fill logistics manager positions, engineers (28%), logistics graduates (25,7%), and logistics experts regardless of their studies (21,4%) remain the most in-demand, although interest in the latter decreases by 6,2% compared to the last study, while interest increases for other profiles such as business administration graduates (11,8%), which stands 2.5 above the result obtained in 2024.

Regarding the commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the participating companies in the survey, they identify with: SDG 5 Gender Equality (24.6%), SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production (22.5%), SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth (20.5%), SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (20.3%) and SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals (12.1%).

Finally, among the aspects considered essential in the logistics of the future, although it drops by 4.8 points compared to the previous year, the automation of operations (26.4%) remains the most prominent, followed by collaboration in transport (18.6%), whose interest towards 2024 also decreases by 8.9%. The consideration given to the exchange of standardised information (19.7%) is also noteworthy, although it also decreases by 2.9, and greater agility in administrative matters (13.3%).

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Freight forwarders and logistics businesses will be able to see a game-changing transport management system in action at this year’s Multimodal expo in Birmingham. Logistics solutions provider, CocoonFMS, will be demonstrating its unique cloud-based platform during the three days of the June 17-19th event.

Called CocoonOPS, the innovative system helps freight forwarders streamline operations, cut costs, boost customer satisfaction and reduce their carboon footprint. Since being launched around 18 months ago, CocoonOPS has won industry accolades and attracted positive feedback from new customers who were frustrated with their previous outdated systems and counter-productive processes.

CocoonOPS is intuitive, easy-to-use and can be set up within a matter of days with little to no training – alleviating any fears about long and complicated on-boarding processes. It offers a comprehensive suite of transport management features including real-time tracking of shipments via air, sea, road and rail, demurrage and detention costs and alerts, customs declarations in minutes, configurable workflows and automated tasks, document and quotation generation, customer portal, invoice management, foreign exchange rate calculations, carbon emissions reporting and more.

AI-driven customs automation

This year’s Multimodal also includes a brand new focus on AI, helping businesses learn more about how AI can transform their operations. CocoonOPS, for example, has a strategic partnership with iCustoms.ai which enables customs declarations to be completed in mere minutes. By taking advantage of iCustoms.ai’s cutting-edge AI capabilities, the customs process is significantly improved, boosting efficiency and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations in a fraction of the time.

Measuring carbon emissions with unique calculation tool

Another key benefit of CocoonOPS is the CocoonCarbon reporting tool – which is also available as a standalone product for businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint. CocoonCarbon simplifies Scope 3 carbon emissions tracking for businesses of all sizes, going beyond traditional transport metrics by calculating emissions from well to wheel. This means the entire lifecycle of a vehicle or fuel can be calculated, through both the production and consumption stages.

Unlike other platforms, payment is per shipping, rather than per leg, so the cost is more affordable and more predictable. Up to 10,000 shipments can be calculated in a single upload. The visual reporting helps businesses identify emissions hotspots in the supply chain, make informed decisions about their chosen transport routes, and potentially reduce costs through optimised routing.
In the last 18 months, CocoonCarbon has calculated more than 1.2 million shipments, with 7.9 million tonnes of carbon tracked.

CocoonFMS managing partner, James Blackman, said: “We’re delighted to be returning to Multimodal this year and showing lots of freight forwarding and logistics businesses how we can make their lives easier. We attended in 2024 when the platform was relatively new – although it was years in the making – and secured a number of new clients as a result. Since then, we’ve made even more improvements to the system, including the absolutely game-changing partnership with iCustoms.ai. Coming from a logistics background myself, I know that so many businesses are stuck using outdated and clunky systems, but they’re afraid to change because of the perceived disruption. However, we want to reassure them that this isn’t the case with CocoonOPS, and this is something we’ll be able to demonstrate in real life for anyone who wants to find out more. We’ll be on stand G4 and look forward to welcoming people.”

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Software company Soloplan, from the Allgäu region, presents the new AI-based planning radar in the transport management system CarLo at the leading international trade fair ‘transport logistic’ in Munich from 2 to 5th June. The functionality supports dispatchers in planning transport orders faster, more efficiently and more intelligently.

Reduced empty distances, optimised vehicle utilisation and less planning effort are only some of the advantages. Another highlight is the proactive suggestions for potential combinations. Soloplan can be found at booth 509/610 in hall B1. At the fair, visitors can experience the planning radar live.

Transport search in real time

The planning radar analyses all open transport orders in real time and displays the best possible combinations directly in the system. Results can be filtered by number and radius. The system automatically recognises appropriate previous and following tours as well as return loads – with only a few clicks.

Return loads at the push of a button

The new customer search automatically suggests clients for whom appropriate return loads have regularly been carried out in the past. If no match is found, freight exchanges such as TIMOCOM or Trans.eu can be connected directly. Here as well, the return load search takes place automatically and with only one click.

Intelligent vehicle search

After planning a tour, the planning radar with its intelligent search functionality assists in finding the most suitable vehicle. Factors such as the proximity to the loading location, the costs per vehicle (weight, fuel consumption, wear and tear, etc.) or the properties of the semi-trailer (dumper, tank, tarpaulin, excess width, etc.) play a role. The transport company has the possibility to specify the cost components per vehicle itself. The vehicles used in the past for similar combinations can be another criterion. This way, AI helps you identify hidden optimisation potential which otherwise may have remained unrecognised.

AI feed and graphic visualisation

The planning radar graphically displays found suggestions on the map. The AI feed creates a window next to the map and checks all open transport orders in CarLo. Subsequently, all transport orders for which suggestions have been found are displayed there.

Numerous advantages

The new AI-based planning radar offers smart assistance in the dispatchers’ decision-making process. This allows even less experienced dispatchers to plan better and more easily – all while avoiding planning errors. The efficiency in forwarding and transport companies is further increased and the staff does not have to deal with the data alone. The prevention of empty distances and the perfect utilisation of the loading capacities also allow for significant cost savings.

Transport Intelligence

The planning radar is part of the new Transport Intelligence initiative by Soloplan. Together with the AI chat bot CarLo Assistant and the Document Intelligence functionality (AI-based reading of documents and automatic creation of orders), the company emphasises its leading role in the integration of artificial intelligence. With this initiative, Soloplan wants to take up its early implementation of artificial intelligence in the logistics software CarLo and present additional new AI functions in the years to come.

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When people talk about chartering a private jet, they tend to think of luxury, speed, and privacy. But there is one technical element that profoundly affects the flying experience, although it is often underestimated: cabin pressure. This factor directly affects the physical and mental comfort of passengers, especially during medium to long flights. Let’s find out how to choose the right private jet to charter to travel in maximum comfort and well-being.

What is cabin pressure and how pressurization works

During flight, the external atmospheric pressure decreases dramatically with increasingaltitude. At high altitudes, the air is too thin to allow effective breathing. To overcome this problem, jets are equipped with pressurization systems, which are systems that compress air and regulate it inside the cabin to recreate breathable and comfortable conditions.

Cabin pressure is therefore the result of this process: it allows passengers to breathe normally and maintain a good level of oxygenation even while flying at over 12,000 meters. In modern jets, an automatic system keeps the internal pressure stable, simulating conditions similar to those found at low altitude.

Better pressure regulation results in a lower cabin altitude, that is, an indoor condition comparable to a moderate mountain altitude. This has very positive effects on health and comfort.

Flying better: what it means to have a low cabin altitude

Although a private jet flies at altitudes exceeding 12,000 meters, the cabin interior is pressurized to simulate a much lower altitude. This value, expressed in feet (ft), is known as “cabin altitude.” In practice, when we talk about a cabin altitude of 6,000 feet, we mean that inside the plane you can breathe as if you were about 1,800 meters above sea level, which is like being in Cortina d’Ampezzo.

Better cabin pressure (i.e., lower cabin altitude ) means greater oxygen delivery to tissues, less fatigue, fewer headaches, and an overall sense of well-being.

How cabin pressure affects health and comfort

When cabin pressure is well regulated, the human body works less to oxygenate the blood. This means:

1. Less fatigue and reduced risk of jet lag
2. Less dehydration, dry eyes and respiratory discomfort
3. Increased mental clarity, especially useful for those flying for business

According to a U.S. Air Force study, prolonged exposure to a cabin altitude of 8,000 feet can cause a reduction in mental efficiency of up to 10 percent compared to one at 4,000 feet.

Cabin pressure: comparing the best private jets

Let us now look at some of the most popular private jets and how they perform in terms of cabin pressure. High-end models maintain a much lower cabin altitude, even when flying at over 50,000 feet altitude, providing exceptional comfort.

Gulfstream G650 / G700: While flying at FL510 (51,000 feet), they maintain a cabin altitude between 3,000 and 4,100 feet. They are among the best pressurized jets ever, ideal for long intercontinental flights with maximum comfort.

• Bombardier Global 7500: its cabin altitude is about 4,500 feet. Excellent balance of range, comfort and technology. It is one of the most chosen models for long-haul business flights.
• Dassault Falcon 8X: cabin altitude of about 3,900 feet. Highly regarded for its quietness and cabin comfort, as well as its ability to operate on shorter runways.
• Embraer Praetor 600: cabin altitude of about 5,800 feet. Although it is a medium-sized jet, it offers very good performance in terms of comfort for medium to long routes.
• Cessna Citation XLS+: cabin altitude around 8,000 feet. It is a light jet, ideal for short flights, but less performant in terms of pressurization.

As can be seen, the higher the level of the jet, the lower its cabin altitude and thus the better the experience on board.

Why is it important to consider cabin pressure when chartering a private jet?

Those who choose a private flight want the ultimate in efficiency and comfort. If after a 4- or 5-hour flight you feel fresh and ready for an important meeting or event, then the choice of jet was the right one. And this technical detail can make all the difference.

For frequent fliers, cabin pressure becomes a key criterion. Choosing a jet with advanced pressurization systems means investing in one’s well-being, productivity, and the overall quality of the flight experience.

The quality of pressurization is critical not only for intercontinental flights, but also for very frequent medium-short routes in Europe. Here are some examples:

• Milan Linate – London Biggin Hill (about 2 hours)
  Flying on a Gulfstream G650 or Falcon 8X allows you to arrive in London fresh, avoiding the fatigue that can arise on less pressurized jets, especially if you leave in the morning for an afternoon business meeting.
• Paris Le Bourget – Athens (approx. 3h30)
  On routes of this type, where 40,000 feet is often exceeded, a low cabin altitude offered by a Global 7500 can prevent typical altitude-related fatigue symptoms, making the flight much more comfortable.
• Zurich – Lisbon (approx. 3 hours)
  An ideal route to appreciate the benefits of a jet such as the Praetor 600, which despite being of medium size, offers higher pressurization than the average of its class peers.

These routes, frequent in European business jet charter, demonstrate how even a few hours of flight time can have a different impact depending on the jet model and its pressurization technology.

PrivateJetFinder’s tips for renting the best private jet

The next time you evaluate a private flight, don’t just stop at design or speed. Ask about cabin pressure-it‘s a key indicator of actual comfort on board.

Want to find out which jets offer the best flight experience in terms of comfort? Contact us: we will help you choose the perfect aircraft for your needs, including from this technical standpoint.

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Porto Itapoá in Brazil avoided the consumption of over 1.18 million litres of fuel in 2024, equivalent to more than 4,000 tons of greenhouse gases that were not released into the atmosphere. This achievement was made possible by investments of over R$ 160 million that the Terminal made in expanding and modernizing its fleet of equipment.

In 2023, Porto Itapoá invested in the acquisition of 10 hybrid RTGs, which began operating in 2024. These machines consume three times less diesel than conventional models, resulting in savings of 890,000 litres of fuel. Sergni Pessoa Rosa Jr., Director of Operations, Technology, and Environment at Porto Itapoá, emphasized the importance of this change: “The new RTGs are also remotely operated, providing greater comfort and ergonomics for the operator. We are the first Terminal in South America to have this technology,” he stated.

In 2024, the terminal expanded its sustainable fleet with the purchase of 20 electric Terminal Tractors. Since the start of their operation in August 2024, these vehicles have prevented the consumption of 290,000 litres of diesel. Since they do not use fossil fuels, the electric Terminal Tractors represent a significant advance in reducing the terminal’s carbon footprint. “Today, we have the largest fleet of electric Terminal Tractors in Brazil,” highlights Rosa Jr.

Savings in Lubricating Oil and Filters

In addition to reducing diesel consumption, Porto Itapoá also implemented practices that extended the lifespan of lubricating oils and optimized preventive maintenance. These actions, combined with fleet modernization, resulted in savings of 15,000 liters of lubricating oil and 500 filters. “Extending the life of lubricants and optimizing maintenance are examples of how small changes can have a big impact. These practices not only reduce costs but also minimize waste generation,” explains Sergni Pessoa Rosa Jr.

The used oil is sent to a company that recycles the material, which is then reintroduced into the market for other purposes. “Even with proper disposal, it is important to reduce overall consumption, making the supply chain more sustainable,” the director notes.

Environmental Leadership

In January, Porto Itapoá reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the port sector. At an event held at B3 in São Paulo, the Terminal’s CEO, Ricardo Arten, signed the Pact for Sustainability, a pioneering initiative by the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), led by Minister Sílvio Costa Filho. Porto Itapoá is one of the leading examples of sustainability among private ports in the country.

The Pact is part of the launch of the new Sustainability Policy for the ports, airports, and waterways sectors. The initiative establishes strict criteria for awarding recognition seals — Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond — to companies that adopt practices based on ESG pillars (environmental, social, and governance). Requirements include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, developing social and environmental initiatives, and aligning with global goals of the 2030 Agenda.

Porto Itapoá is already widely recognized as a benchmark for sustainability in the Brazilian port sector, with a score of 98.33 in the Environmental Development Index (IDA) by National Waterway Transport Agency (ANTAQ). This performance earned the Terminal the Via Viva Award as the most sustainable private port in the country. It also won, for the third consecutive year, the Gold Seal from the GHG Protocol for its commitment to transparency, accuracy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, it received the international I-REC certification, confirming that 100% of the electricity used in 2023 came from renewable sources.

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More than half of workers (52%) believe they are at risk of being laid off and nearly three-quarters (74%) feel tariffs will impact their future earnings, while almost 7 in 10 expect an impact to their current earnings (68%). What’s more, 77% of frontline workers agree that tariffs hurt ‘Main Street’ more than their Wall Street counterparts.

These findings come from a new survey from UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, which asked more than 5,000 frontline workers in what is believed to be the largest survey to date about sentiment around tariffs.

Impact on jobs

Frontline workers said that the 90-day pause has created more uncertainty because they don’t know what the future will bring (75%). Many wish they could revert to the old tariff structure (73%), as U.S. frontline workers admit to feeling nervous (65%), stressed (56%), and angry (56%) about the potential impact tariffs will have on their jobs. On top of job security and earning power fears, two-thirds of frontline employees believe pending tariffs will create unpredictability in scheduling and overtime (64%) and limit their future job prospects (66%).

Changing behaviours at work and at home

More than half of frontline workers (51%) have already experienced noticeable changes at their jobs because of tariffs, and these changes are having a trickledown effect on their behaviors at work and home. General uncertainty has caused 72% of frontline workers to change workplace behaviour in some way, including working harder to prove their value (37%), voluntarily taking on more hours in case future hours are reduced (25%), and adding a new skill or certification for job security (23%).

At home, 83% of workers are changing personal habits in some way, including saving more money (48%), paying more attention to news and economic forecasts (31%), and putting off large purchases (26%). One in 10 frontline employees (13%) have even admitted to delaying their retirement plans, and 1 in 4 are actively looking for additional income streams (24%).

Generational gap

Gen Z workers are much more worried about the impact of tariffs on their futures than Baby Boomers and are changing behaviors at more than two times the rate. Two-thirds (63%) of Gen Z workers fear that tariffs will cost them their jobs and that they will be laid off. Only one in four (28%) Baby Boomers share this same fear. Gen Z workers say they’ve experienced more noticeable changes at their jobs than Baby Boomers (63% vs. 28%) and nearly half (47%) say they are working harder to prove their worth compared with only 15% of Baby Boomers. Tariff uncertainty and the potential job impacts also are changing Gen Z spending habits. Gen Zers (58%) said they’ve had to save more money by spending less or switching to lower-cost products (vs. 37% of boomers).

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