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Logistics

SMART Bays: smart management of loading and unloading zones

SMART BAYS is an R+D+i project that transforms the management of urban loading and unloading areas through artificial intelligence, digital twins and real-time monitoring, with the objective of making the last mile more efficient and sustainable. Within the consortium, Routal leads research in the optimization of routes adapted to dynamic squares, integrating logistics planning with the real availability of urban space. The result: lower emissions, less congestion and a new generation of intelligent urban logistics aligned with climate neutral cities.

By Xavier Ruiz

Logistics

Top list of route optimizers 2026

This article is a comparative analysis between different ways of planning and optimizing routes: from the manual optimizer to market solutions such as Circuit, Route4Me and Onfleet, evaluating pros and cons according to the real needs of the distribution. The comparison focuses on common challenges such as low training, high turnover and operational stress, and how each alternative responds (or falls short) to them. In this context, Routal stands out for combining usability, capacity for complex operations and constant support, offering a stronger option to scale without relying on internal “heroes”.

By Routal Team

Digitalization

From Excel to logistics software: why spreadsheets will slow your growth

Go from Excel to logistics software and stop wasting time with manual routes, phone number errors in excel and the eternal “csv to excel” every day. Learn how to clean data, improve planning, optimize routes and provide real-time tracking to reduce incidents and increase deliveries per day. Find out why Excel is holding back your growth and how to make the leap to scalable logistics with Routal

By Routal Team

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