Presently, one major news making wave in the supply chain sector is the tremendous port congestion at the US west coast ports. This congestion is expected to last till the peak summer season, therefore, presenting a very difficult period that will continue till the start of the traditional peak season. Over sixty container vessels were…
How becoming an IATA Cargo Agent can help you as a freight forwarder
Nowadays, many small and mid-sized forwarders are considering the benefits of becoming IATA Cargo Agents. This is because this global certification can help to promote the credibility of your company. In this post, we will talk about all this and what logistics companies need. First of all, who can apply for it? Any logistics company…
Causes leading to the container shortage
At the moment, the supply chain industry is grappling with the menace of a tremendous shortage of 40 foot containers. Apart from the entrepreneurs in the logistics sector, the manufacturers, trading companies, and retail businesses are also trying to cope with the problem of the massive container crisis in the last quarter of 2020. In…
xChange free webinar to deal with the container shortage
xChange will organized free webinar on Container Availability Index to be held on 4th March 2021 from 11:30- 12:00 PM CET. Get to know more about the Container Availability Index The Container Availability Index (CAx) reviews the inwar and outward bound containers from the ocean ports weekly, taking into account and following the route of…
A few tips to boost employee motivation during the pandemic
Even since the lockdown and the evolution of the work from home culture, companies across all sectors are on the lookout for new ways to keep their staff motivated. The work from home scenario is most likely to continue for another few months and meanwhile, the companies are trying to find solutions to boost employee…
Types of warehouse robots of the future
A large number of warehouses are gradually embracing robotics technology and according to a report by Markets and Markets, the market of warehouse robotics will reach a whopping $4.4 billion by 2022. Technological innovations such as IoT, and AI has been integrated with robotics technology to bring about effective automation in the warehouses. The use…
The Chinese New Year: Logistical problems you might face and things you can do to prevent it
The importance of the Chinese New Year Festivity has been growing at the same path as the increase a of the Chinese economy and the expansion of the Chinese popularity. That is so, that it is not only celebrated in China, but also in overseas countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, the…
The digital era: How important your digital strategy has become
Since a few years ago we have been living with digital technology beyond the point we cannot imagine our lives without it, without a mobile phone a laptop or Internet. Everything is now connected and if it is not, it will be in a near future. But is the logistics industry ready to adapt to…
Top 5 technology trends in supply chain in 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has simultaneously tested the limits of the logistics industry, highlighted its tremendous contributions to the society, and paved the way for totally new perspectives and objectives for this year. It can be said without a doubt although this industry has discovered the boons of digitization somewhat late, it is finally here and…
Challenges in the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine
A functional and resilient end-to-end supply chain is the first and foremost factor behind a successful vaccine distribution programme on a global scale. In this regard, the role of the logistics company is multifarious and involves effective handling, storage, stock management, strict control of temperature in their cold chain and the proper upkeep of appropriate…