The International Air Transport Association (IATA) plays a crucial role in regulating and standardizing the air cargo industry. Becoming an IATA Cargo Agent enhances a freight forwarder’s credibility, allowing them to work directly with airlines, access better freight rates, and streamline international shipments. If you are an independent freight forwarder looking to expand your business…
The air freight industry is on the brink of a transformative era. As 2025 approaches, the sector faces a unique blend of challenges and opportunities. From volatile fuel prices and evolving regulations to the growing demand for sustainability and the rapid pace of technological innovation, the landscape is shifting dramatically. To remain competitive and resilient,…
Negotiating freight rates with airlines is a critical aspect for air freight companies aiming to remain competitive and maintain healthy profit margins. Whether you are handling time-sensitive cargo, perishable goods, or oversized shipments, knowing how to effectively negotiate air freight rates can make all the difference. Below are several tips and strategies that can help…
Facebook Messenger marketing can be an influential component of the digital strategy of independent freight forwarders. By offering a direct channel to connect with customers, this tool enables forwarders to showcase their strong points and highlight the solutions they can provide to address the particular requirements of their customers. With over 1 billion monthly users,…
Consumers across the world have the option of stepping into a store to buy fresh meat or pick up a temperature-sensitive medicine from their pharmacist. The availability of fresh fruit, flowers, meat, medicines, etc is made possible by a set of complicated logistical operations that bring perishable items from faraway countries to the consumers. Perishable…
Air freight shipping accounts for more than 6 trillion USD worth of shipments every year which makes up around 35% of global trade by value. Customers these days expect high-speed deliveries which is one factor why shipping companies opt for air freight to ship their cargo around the globe within the shortest possible span of…
Maersk has recently launched its air cargo division in response to its customers’ demand for international air freight services. They have selected Billmund – the 2nd largest airport in Denmark as its freight hub thus generating many jobs in this area. Maersk aims to move at least one-third of its yearly air freight via its…
The year 2022 started against the background of market volatility. As per a report from Clive Data Services, in January 2022 the air freight shipping industry recorded just a 0.1% increase in air cargo volumes compared to the same time last year. Nevertheless, this volume was at par with the pre-pandemic level with a 0.2%…
As the peak shipping season draws near, the spot rates for Asia to Europe have increased by a whopping 30%. The shutdown of the Yantian Port in the second quarter of this year followed by the Coronavirus outbreak at the Ningbo Port in China witnessed massive disruption and capacity losses. The repercussion of the disruptions…
Ever since the container crisis and the hike in ocean freight rates, the transportation and logistics industry has become increasingly dependent on air freight services. As the Christmas season draws near, manufacturers, suppliers, and freight forwarders are trying to get their items moved via air freight. The air freight industry is trying to recover from…