Surbhi Sharma 7/9/25 Surbhi Sharma 7/9/25

Investing in Intralogistics Automation: Why bother?

While venture funding across logistics has contracted sharply since its 2021 peak, intralogistics automation—spanning robotics, warehouse software, and AI—continues to show steady adoption and long-term potential. This piece explores the mismatch between investor expectations and sector realities, and why today’s constrained funding landscape offers savvy, long-term investors a rare entry point into a growing market.

Surbhi Sharma 7/1/25 Surbhi Sharma 7/1/25

Resilience, Transparency, and Technology: Rethinking Modern Supply Chains

In a feature for Handelsblatt’s Supply Chain & Technology special, Wolfgang Lehmacher, Anchor’s Lead Partner for Logistics & Supply Chains, explores how resilience, transparency, and emerging technologies are transforming global supply chains. From ancient inventory systems to today’s AI-driven networks, the article highlights why diversified sourcing, digital tools, and human collaboration are vital for navigating disruption and building future-ready operations.

Surbhi Sharma 1/28/25 Surbhi Sharma 1/28/25

How AI is Transforming Global Trade: Enhancing Efficiency, Sustainability & Inclusivity

The World Economic Forum's new TradeTech report explores how AI is reshaping global trade by improving efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity. From streamlining customs and HS code classification to accelerating trade finance, AI is driving faster, greener, and more equitable trade.

We're proud to share that Wolfgang Lehmacher, Operating Partner at Anchor Group, is featured in the report for his contributions to the future of AI in trade.

Ronay Tuncer 7/15/22 Ronay Tuncer 7/15/22

A Moment of Change - Making the Case for Visibility in Trucking

With global supply chains under pressure, the trucking industry is at a pivotal moment. This article explores how enhanced visibility through digitization can help address rising logistics costs, delays, and inefficiencies. As freight bottlenecks persist, investing in real-time data and digital tools may be the key to unlocking more resilient and efficient transport networks.

Ronay Tuncer 7/5/22 Ronay Tuncer 7/5/22

Decarbonizing the maritime sector: Mobilizing coordinated action in the industry using an ecosystems approach

If the shipping industry were a country, it would rank 5th among the top GHG/carbon emitting countries. According to the IMO, the emissions of the industry is expected to double by 2050 if nothing is done to tackle the challenge of decarbonization.

Ronay Tuncer 4/20/22 Ronay Tuncer 4/20/22

TradeTech has huge potential to boost trade - here's what policy-makers should know

Discover the transformative potential of TradeTech in this article co-authored by Anchor and featured on the World Economic Forum portal. Learn how digital tools are reshaping global trade and what policy-makers need to know to stay ahead.

Ronay Tuncer 3/31/22 Ronay Tuncer 3/31/22

Virtual Watch Towers for Supply Chain Visibility

Although the concept of virtual watch towers is not new, its evolution saw substantial acceleration as digital technologies like cloud, blockchain etc. have become more advanced and widely deployed.

Ronay Tuncer 12/2/21 Ronay Tuncer 12/2/21

The Dynamics of Document Digitisation

The winners in the digital age are operating based on data and links to data on their platforms. By introducing electronic documents, the maritime sector is taking the first step towards a similar and more efficient digitalised future. The big question is – how long will it take?

Ronay Tuncer 11/26/21 Ronay Tuncer 11/26/21

Digital Frontrunners: Injecting smartness in supply chain networks

Today, the “smart” supply chain has become a necessity. Companies that can build, operate, and leverage such supply chains will define the future of logistics.

Ronay Tuncer 11/25/21 Ronay Tuncer 11/25/21

Anchor invests in OGOship

Anchor Group is delighted to announce an investment into Finnish 3PL demand aggregator company OGOship, which recently raised c. EUR 4mn in a pre-Series A round, along with Flashpoint VC and Innovestor Ventures.

Ronay Tuncer 10/20/21 Ronay Tuncer 10/20/21

Logistics 2021 and Beyond: A Quantum Digital Leap or Incremental Adoption?

Recently, when our lives came to a grinding halt, it was logistics and supply chains that kept our world together. The strain on transportation and logistics was unprecedented, and thus the lessons out of the crisis will have far-reaching ripples.

Ronay Tuncer 7/22/21 Ronay Tuncer 7/22/21

In the crosshairs: Real-time logistics visibility

The past years have brought with them immense challenges for carriers, logistics operators and supply chain managers.Against this backdrop, attention has focused on the urgent need for visibility.

Guest User 7/1/21 Guest User 7/1/21

Improving a congested maritime supply chain with time slot management for port calls

Disruption and congestion are occurring across the global maritime supply chains. This article showcases how time slots and data sharing can be used to overcome disruptions and congestion in the supply chain system and improve supply chain visibility.

Ronay Tuncer 6/9/21 Ronay Tuncer 6/9/21

Building Bridges: Anchor successfully orchestrates Roambee’s acquisition of Modum

Shortly after the announcement of its first acquisition, the real-time supply chain visibility provider Roambee onboards Swiss-based Modum, a provider of proven pharma-grade monitoring solutions, to consolidate its leadership position in the cold chain logistics monitoring.

Ronay Tuncer 5/26/21 Ronay Tuncer 5/26/21

New book release: Maritime informatics – Additional Perspectives & Applications

In a world where maritime transport accounts for more than 90% of the international trade, the question is not “if” the digital transformation will happen but “when” it will happen.

Ronay Tuncer 4/23/21 Ronay Tuncer 4/23/21

Resolving the Suez backlog: predicting ship transits in capacity-constrained areas

The Suez Canal blockage provides an opportunity to explore ways to improve coordination and reduce congestion at shared infrastructure like canals and ports.

Guest User 3/31/21 Guest User 3/31/21

The Suez Canal Puzzle – Pulling the Pieces Together

The Ever Given container ship blocked the Suez Canal for six days, yet the impact of this event goes far beyond the billions of dollars lost and weeks of shipping delays.