In 2021 we have seen a drop in the use of TEUs or 20-foot equivalent units. The Chinese manufacturers have been strongly favoring the use of FEUs or 40-foot shipping containers which in turn has threatened the future of the 20-foot containers. Although they have traditionally been a standard in the industry, the TEUs are…
Visibility in the transportation and logistics industry translates to the availability of data regarding the freight for every stakeholder in the shipping process. Freight visibility is currently a top-priority investment area for the freight forwarding industry. It has become all the more critical for this sector since the pandemic as customers are now used to…
A well-implemented email marketing strategy can be a very useful way for logistics companies to generate leads and convert prospective clients into returning ones. Email marketing not only provides the greatest advantage of being able to reach a large group of people but also allows the possibility of customizing the email content according to the…
The decreasing water level in the rivers across Europe, because of the ongoing drought triggered by climate change is having far-reaching consequences on the shipping industry. The diminishing water level all over Europe especially in Germany is threatening the riverine transport system. It is also impacting the supply chain of a variety of industries across…