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…
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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…
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…
The Coop’s performance in 2020
This year has indeed been a very tough one for all of us because of the pandemic, the lockdown, and its repercussions on the economy. However, regardless of the special circumstances of 2020, The Cooperative Logistics Network has managed to accomplish most of our objectives and have continued to support our members in more than…
Dangerous Goods Certification and why you need it
Hazardous cargo training can greatly contribute to the success of a logistics company since there is no dearth of industries that require the transportation of dangerous goods on a regular basis. Once you obtain the dangerous goods certification you will be able to move inflammable liquids, petrochemicals, toxic or infectious substances, firearms, flammable solids, explosives…
How to make the most out of a Network?
If you have recently joined a freight forwarders network – such as The Cooperative Logistics Network – and you would like to increase the business within the network, we advise you to keep in mind the below recommendations: Send out shipments for members within the network The easiest way of doing this is to have…
Over 130 freight forwarders met on the cloud at the First Virtual Meeting organized by The Cooperative Logistics Network
The conference comprised of around 4.200 one-to-one meetings among network members along with an online demonstration of the latest features of the Coop’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer The Cooperative Logistics Network has organized its First Online Conference on 4th -5th November 2020, giving the exclusive opportunity to more than 130 freight forwarders of getting together on…
All You Need to Know About the Latest Cold Chain Logistics Trends
The rapidly expanding industry of food and pharmaceuticals has led to very high demand for cold chain logistics service providers. There is an ever increasing number of trends that are making way for greater capacity for refrigeration in supply chain and the logistics industry is trying their best to keep pace and evolve to meet…
Coronavirus and its impact on the container shipping industry
The quick spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the container shipping industry. This industry which was already debilitated by the trade war has received yet another blow and is currently reeling under the impact of the pandemic. In today’s post, we are going to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on…