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…
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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…
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…
The World Logistics Passport initiative and how it will help the transportation and logistics industry
The World Logistics Passport is an initiative by the government of Dubai to encourage trade in the emerging markets. Countries from Asia, Central America, and Africa have started to join this new trading initiative with the objective of uniting the logistics pioneers and forge a partnership focused on boosting trade. Keep reading today’s post where…
Explaining the One Belt One Road Initiative: How it is changing the global transportation and logistics industry
The One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative is a colossal, long-term project on part of the Chinese government with participation from several other nations. The goal of this project is to enhance international trade and improve logistics for the promotion of global economic development. China is consistently urging other countries to cooperate on all fronts….
The rise of Uber Freight and how it will impact independent freight forwarders
Although it has been over two years since the launch of Uber Freight, there is still a lot of talk over the rise of this app and its implications on independent freight forwarders. Moreover, this topic has become all the more relevant ever since Uber Freight has expanded its presence in Europe. Keep reading today’s…
Lessons we should learn from the Suez Canal Crisis
The Suez Canal of Egypt that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean allows for direct shipping between Europe and Asia. In the absence of this canal the ships would have required to go all the way round the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, resulting in a much longer voyage time. The world saw…
6 tips for a perfect last mile logistics experience
Last mile logistics which is one of the trickiest parts of the transportation project, refers to the final phase of the delivery process where the item is moved from the distribution centre to the doorstep of the consignee. The ever increasing number of e-commerce websites has cleared the way for quick, resilient, customized and trackable…