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…
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The advantages of business networking
Business networking is not about selling your products or services. It’s more about the creation of a long-term relationship with your partners and a solid reputation with time. Active business networking is vital for the growth of your company. Listed below are a few benefits of networking in businesses: Strengthens your business connections Business networking…

Why freight forwarders need to collaborate like never before?
In the post-COVID-19 world when an enormous 75% of logistics companies are suffering from supply chain disruptions as a result of the pandemic related restrictions, it is all the more important for freight forwarders to stick together and work collectively. Logistics companies, especially small and medium-sized logistics companies can reap a host of advantages by…

10 of the busiest airports in the world
Although travelling has been complicated in 2020 mainly because of the ban on foreign travel and the risk of getting infected, the IATA (International Air Transport Association) has foretold that a whopping 4.72 billion passengers will be flying this year. The truth is that it can be said without a doubt that a large number…

Logistics Workers: The Unsung Heroes
The logistics industry employs around 450 million people all around the world but sadly even after providing indispensable services they have never managed to come to the limelight and a vast majority of us are indifferent to the importance of the work they are doing on a daily basis. Nonetheless, these days the significant role…

6 tips for seamless customs clearance process
The customs clearance procedure is undoubtedly one of the most complicated and often intimidating aspects of global freight shipping and small and mid-sized businesses have to devote a lot of attention towards executing this process successfully. No matter if you are hiring the services of a customs broker or want to go at it yourself,…

6 strategies to boost your sales in the Post Lockdown Phase
The term sales productivity implies the maximization of your sales with minimal expenditure in terms of funds, time, and effort. The economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has added to the pressure on the sales team of logistics companies which are now on the lookout for new ways to get new projects and increase…

How to benefit from xChange as a member of The COOP
From The COOP, we are glad to announce a new collaboration with Container xChange. Enabling all of our members to directly access to their services throughout the members area. To check how it works, please get in touch via network@container-xchange.com or directly schedule a demo Container xChange helps forwarders get access to a 3rd party container…

Working from home: How to increase your productivity as a freight forwarder
The COVID-19 has changed the ways of conducting the logistics business these days. Working from home which used to be a luxury provided by our respective organizations from time to time has now become mandatory in several countries because of the lockdown imposed due to the pandemic. According to our world’s logistics scenario report, many…

5 tips to grow your logistics Business and enhance client retention
With the continual rise in competition in the supply chain sector, small and medium-sized companies are doing their utmost to acquire new customers and create loyal clientele that will come back to them time and time again. However, there are several factors that encourage customer retention, and strong customer service and post-sale communication are two…