After successfully overcoming the impact of the health crisis, the logistics industry faces an expansion cycle, beginning with a significant increase in global demand. Technological development and investment in innovation will be fundamental allies in this growth...
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Twelve technological innovations in the construction industry
Like many of the most traditional industries, construction has also joined the mainstream of progress, both in materials and techniques, as well as tools. The usual procedures have not lost their importance, but technological innovation is advancing, making huge...
Renewable energies, Latin America trends
Latin America and the Caribbean have one of the cleanest electricity networks in the world, thanks to their abundant hydroelectric power and a growing presence of wind and solar generation. The region is writing a greener energy future that will contribute to its...
Large Risks in Latin America: Outlook for the Present and Future
At the 27th edition of MAPFRE's International Global Risks Seminar, a roundtable discussion was held with three managers of large corporations from the Latin America region. From very diverse countries and sectors, they spoke about how they addressed the pandemic from...
Medium-Sized Disasters: Frequency and Impact on the Industry
Situation and challenges faced by the sector due to the noticeable increase in this type of events. Within the framework of the MAPFRE Global Risks International Seminar held in early June this year, a roundtable discussion was held on this interesting topic with...
Port Sector: the Challenge of Technological Training
Although already in the midst of a technological development phase, the health crisis represented a boost for the digitization processes of port infrastructures, which after a massive effort by those in charge managed to maintain their activity despite the mobility...
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The current challenge of water management in large cities
Water is an essential and transversal asset for economic development and social well-being. Water management in large cities, with demographic tension and adverse climate events, has been a real challenge for authorities and experts on the subject. Big cities have...
Lithium-ion batteries: APICI technical workshops
On Thursday, May 18, APICI, the Association of Professionals of Fire Engineers, held its “New fire risks in lithium-ion batteries. Problems with transportation, parking lots, warehouses and industries” Technical Workshop Days at Fundación MAPFRE. With a...
Port Electrification–less pollution and more efficiency
This is one of the most important advances in the maritime sector, and a booming trend in our country, especially in cities such as Barcelona or Valencia. Electrification offers important advantages such as: reducing long-term costs, decreasing greenhouse gases, or...