Time is everything when it comes to transporting perishables. One missed connection or delay at customs can ruin an entire shipment of strawberries, seafood, or pharmaceuticals. For cold chain freight forwarders, the race against time doesn’t end at the loading dock — it continues at the customs checkpoint. Smooth and speedy customs clearance is a…
In the transportation and logistics industry which is built on speed, precision, and constant evolution, one question keeps surfacing among logistics professionals: What matters more—real-world experience or formal certification? As supply chains become increasingly digital and complex, the skill sets needed to thrive are changing. Today’s logistics leaders aren’t just managing shipments; they’re navigating automation,…
With World Environment Day on 5th June drawing global attention to the urgency of sustainability, industries across the board are reevaluating how they operate. For the logistics sector—often associated with high volumes of documentation, fuel consumption, and emissions—the road to sustainability isn’t just about switching to electric vehicles or using alternative fuels. It’s also about…
The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 8th Annual Meeting, held in Abu Dhabi from 28th to 30th May 2025, has just concluded on a high note. Over 200 independent freight forwarders from around the globe gathered under one roof for three days of networking, learning, and building lasting partnerships. As always, the freight forwarders conference provided members…
Are you a freight forwarder in Europe trying to make sense of which Incoterms work best within the EU? Are your clients confused about who’s responsible for customs, transport, or insurance when trading across borders that no longer have hard checkpoints? Even though the European Union has streamlined cross-border movement of goods, choosing the right…
As the global economy shifts and new trade routes emerge, Africa’s ports are undergoing significant transformations. Investments in port infrastructure, digitalization, and connectivity are creating new avenues for trade and logistics across the continent. For freight forwarders in Africa, this transformation presents both an exciting challenge and a tremendous opportunity to tap into fast-growing markets….
As global trade continues to recover and evolve in 2025, air freight companies are seeing record-breaking volumes on several key international trade routes. The growth of e-commerce, the urgency of time-sensitive shipments, and the return of high-value manufacturing in certain regions have made air cargo a vital component of supply chain strategies. From Asia-Pacific to…
Asia continues to dominate the global logistics landscape, and 2025 promises to be a landmark year for freight forwarding companies looking to expand in this dynamic region. With booming economies, rising trade volumes, and evolving supply chain demands, several Asian markets are emerging as the fastest-growing hubs for freight forwarding operations. For freight forwarders in…
If you’re an independent freight forwarder working in ocean freight forwarding, the recent news about spot rate stability on Asia–U.S. trade lanes might seem like a welcome break from volatility. But the reality is far more complex. According to Xeneta, average container spot rates from Asia to the U.S. West and East Coasts have held…
When goods begin their journey across oceans, they do so wrapped in layers of documentation. Chief among these is the Bill of Lading (B/L) — a document that plays multiple roles: it’s a receipt, a contract, and a title of ownership. But here’s where things get a little tricky. Did you know that there are…