Last year, the cargo ship Felicity Ace carrying Porsches, Lamborghinis, and Bentleys caught fire and sank. Volkswagen confirmed that the losses which amounted to over $300 million would be covered by cargo insurance. This is not an isolated incident. Even just a month back, the container ship Pacific Express lost 10 containers overboard due to…
Email marketing is a highly valuable online marketing tool that can help independent freight forwarders with limited resources to build their brand. A well-implemented email marketing campaign can help logistics companies build better relationships with their clients, promote their services, augment sales and increase brand awareness. Email marketing not only allows companies to reach a…
With more than 333 reliable freight forwarding agents in over 136 countries, The Cooperative Logistics Network is one of the leading freight forwarding networks of our time. As a network of reliable forwarders, The Coop has better resources in terms of size and greater outreach than some of the largest multinationals. Most importantly, The Cooperative…
The transportation and logistics industry contributes 24% of the net global emissions. Moreover, this number keeps growing, because of the increasing demand for commodities around the world. All the big players in the logistics industry are competing to make their operations more sustainable since the demand for green logistics is growing by the day. Independent…
The transportation and logistics sector went on a bumpy ride in the last couple of years because of the rising rates, overstretched capacity, equipment and labour shortage, rising fuel prices and several other factors. This year can offer some respite when it comes to the freight rates because of the falling demand for goods. Nevertheless,…
A corporate trip with your industry peers can offer a splendid opportunity to enjoy a lovely day out while building strong bonds and lasting friendships with your partners. Even in the era of Zoom calls and online meetings, business trips have made a comeback since the last few years were not conducive for face-to-face corporate…
As we welcome the new year, it is a good time to glance through some of the top transportation and logistics news that have a bearing on the international supply chain. This post will help you start the year with a precise idea about some of the most important logistics news from across the world….
Fleet management has become one of the most popular digital trends for companies of all sizes. Starting from small and mid-sized retailers with a couple of vans to big freight forwarding companies with thousands of trucks making national and international deliveries, the use of fleet management systems has become imperative when it comes to maximizing…
Even a few years back, the freight forwarders’ sole responsibility was to organize and oversee the transportation of cargo. They traditionally acted as agents of the carriers or as shipping agents. The success of a logistics company depended on its experience, industry knowledge, international network, and ability to mitigate crisis situations. Their role was to…
Although the winter peak shipping season has arrived, the air freight industry is facing a reduced demand because of several factors without any possibility of a quick turnaround. International demand for air freight measured in cargo tonne-kilometres fell by 10.6% compared to last year. In today’s post, we have provided you with a brief report…