Independent freight forwarders are required to handle imported items from time to time and there are several things the freight forwarder has to be mindful about so as to prevent the shipment from getting stuck at a distant port/airport during its journey. Keep reading this post to find out 5 important tips you need to…
The arrival of drones has created quite a buzz in the international transportation and logistics industry. Transport drones that have already forayed into the logistics industry will quickly become an integral part of the modern logistics sector. The drone economy continues to expand and is here to stay for a long time. The International Drone…
At the moment one of the biggest problems in the ocean freight shipping industry is the issue of coping with the acute shortage of 40 feet containers. Not only the supply chain professionals, but even the corporate houses, the manufacturers, and the people in the retail industry are also trying to grapple with the effects…
With around 130 million containers being used worldwide for sending out shipments, containerized shipping is now a $4 trillion industry. As you can understand, smart containers, which use sensors to track the movement and location of the cargo in real-time, have emerged as one of the major innovations of the sea freight shipping industry. In…
According to the The Alliance for Logistic Innovation and Collaboration in Europe (ALICE), it is estimated that 8% of global CO2 emissions come from logistics operations, so the idea of introducing sustainability to the supply chain industry is not exactly new. Therefore, the big players of the transportation and logistics industry are now trying to…
Keep reading to find out how independent freight forwarders can make the most of the logistics network Make sure to keep your contact information updated so your partners can reach you at any time This shall be done not only in your network profile, but also in all the websites your company name, address, email,…
Manufacturers, buyers, suppliers from all industries across the globe constantly depend on ocean shipping services for exporting and importing their shipments. The container shipping industry has enormously expanded over the last few decades and consequently the port and dock facilities have also been greatly enhanced to accommodate the constantly growing requirements. Today we are going…
The coronavirus pandemic has had a hard-hitting impact on the global economy. The disruption caused by the severe lockdown measures in so many countries has further dragged the economies into a very difficult situation. However, amidst this crisis, there is one certain thing- the COVID-19 situation will be over when it will be time for…
Almost all independent freight forwarders regardless of their size or experience tend to make mistakes every once in a while. All of you are well acquainted with the feeling of anxiety which comes during the seemingly long period when you wait for your shipment to reach the consignee at your selected destination. While handling a…
Approximately 450 million people are employed in the transportation and logistics industry all over the globe. However, they have never come to the limelight and many people are still unaware of the importance of the work they do every day. Nevertheless, these days the role of supply chain workers has started to be recognized as…