The ocean freight industry is currently going through a massive transformation and since the abatement of the pandemic, it is now all focused on dealing with the threat of climate change through the green transition. Moreover, the changes in this sector are also taking place because of other factors such as the introduction of new…
Globalia Blog
Month: March 2023
Post-conference follow up tips to make the most of Globalia’s 4th Annual Meeting
Globalia Logistics Network’s 4th Annual Meeting which was held from 15th to 17th March at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort in Thailand brought together freight forwarders from all corners of the globe under one roof. The annual conference offered just the right platform for members to consolidate relationships with their network partners and work towards…
Trends and forecasts for the air cargo industry in 2023
Last year the air cargo sector went through turbulent times with a fall in demand, high fuel costs, grounded flights, and trimmed routes. The skyrocketing jet fuel price and the limited belly capacity because of grounded flights were some of the factors that pushed up the air freight rates. The air freight companies witnessed a…
Autonomous trucking and the transformation of the road freight industry in 2023
The quick advances in the research and development of self-driving trucks have been in focus throughout the last three years as the pandemic renewed the importance of autonomous trucks that can ply the road without the presence of a driver. Moreover, the transportation and logistics trends in 2022 have shown massive investments in e-commerce fulfillment…
Collaborative innovation in ocean freight shipping: How the international ports are collaborating to counter supply chain challenges
In the last few years, the role of container ports has considerably evolved due to the increased competition in the container shipping industry. In the face of the global challenges that have surfaced since the pandemic along with the digitization trend in the industry, port authorities around the world are opting for a collaborative approach….