One common objective of all logistics companies big or small is to move their shipment quickly and effectively at the lowest available cost. Road freight service providers no longer own a fleet of trucks that go to a handful of distribution centres and warehouses. Over the last few decades, the freight forwarding industry has become…
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Less Than Truckload Shipping and How it can Benefit the Independent Freight Forwarders
How the partnership between United Nations and IATA will facilitate the air freight industry
The International Air Transport Association is all ready to increase its profitability through its partnership with UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. UNCTAD partnership will have a positive effect on the international trade pattern. Moreover, it will also facilitate trade in developing nations and help to foster the growth of e-commerce. Keep…
The use of IoT in the freight forwarding industry
IoT or the Internet of Things has come up as a game-changer in the transportation and logistics industry. In the supply chain, the IoT can enable machine-to-machine connection that helps with a host of logistical processes. For instance, it enables shipments, containers, vehicles, loading equipment, and any other device and asset to communicate with each…
The new crisis in the air cargo industry due to China supply chain disruptions
Several factors have once again put pressure on the supply chain in China. The Chinese authorities are implementing strict quarantine measures and lockdowns to prevent the spread of the Delta variant. This in turn has somewhat jeopardized the normal functioning of the air cargo industry. In today’s blog, we are going to talk about the…
The problem of traffic congestion in Chicago and its impact on the logistics industry
Chicago has come up as a new point of congestion in the international supply chain. The traffic congestion in the commercial hub of the USA has sort of choked the transportation and logistics industry which is grappling with the influx of imports from Asia to the freight hub in the Midwest. The topic for today’s…
The Logistics of Beer: A special post on the occasion of International Beer Day
For centuries, beer has been one of the most favourite beverages of people from across the world. However, the journey of beer from the pastures to the pint is quite an interesting one. It involves a set of processes that brings the frothy cold beverage right on your table. Last Friday, on the 6th of…
How to avoid scams in the freight forwarding industry
In a time when digital transactions have become the order of the day, there are several instances of customers getting caught in some kind of scam or another. In the last five years, we have seen a rise in the number of frauds in the freight forwarding industry. Although there are many genuine logistics companies…
A quick look into the trends of the container ship building industry
The recent crisis in the container shipping industry has resulted in a surge in new shipbuilding orders. The container shipping industry has been grappling with the problems of space shortage, blank sailings, and equipment shortage since the end of the first quarter of 2020. Moreover, the tremendous increase in consumer demand has also added to…
A few tips to help you make the most of a Virtual Meeting
There is one thing that all meeting planners agree upon- connection building is a powerful factor that can be immensely advantageous for all businesses big or small. However, this year, several things came in the way of bringing the international freight forwarders in one time under the same roof. The health concerns and the international…
Current Ocean Freight Market Crisis and the Future Scenario
The present scenario in the sea freight shipping industry has posed a major problem for shippers. To begin with, the freight rates are high, and then there are the added problems of container shortage, port congestion, and high demand for space. As per a report by CNBC, “Shipping costs have skyrocketed as desperate companies wait…