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…
One of the most important factors that can help small and mid-sized logistics companies to grow their business is to come up with a robust client engagement strategy. The primary objective of this strategy is to attract new customers while retaining the existing customers at the same time. Independent freight forwarders who are planning to…
Route planning is crucial for the road freight industry as it ensures timely and cost-effective deliveries. Nevertheless, efficient planning of routes isn’t an easy task and there are many logistics companies that fail to fulfill orders on time despite doing everything timely in their warehouse. Small and mid-sized logistics companies in particular need to make…
As an independent player in the freight forwarding industry, your primary goal should be to expand your outreach by teaming up with the most dependable agents from around the globe. Networking is one of the key aspects that can help independent freight forwarders to explore new business opportunities and build their brand. Most importantly, active…
The pandemic dealt a heavy blow to the passenger side of the aviation industry, but the same is not true for the air freight industry. The air cargo business boomed during the pandemic with skyrocketing demand for goods and the expanding e-commerce sector. More importantly, the pandemic has accelerated the process of digitization in the…
Yara and tech company Kongsberg have created the ship YARA Birkeland which is all set to become the world’s first crewless cargo ship with zero carbon footprint. Finally, the container shipping industry has taken the next giant leap- viz the introduction of autonomous cargo ships. Although the concept of a self-steering cargo ship might sound…
The Bill of Lading aka BoL or B/L is the most important shipping document that serves as a receipt of freight forwarding services. It works as a contract and a document of title between the carrier and the shipping company or freight forwarder. Over the last couple of years, the digitization of the freight forwarding…
A TMS or transport management system is an online platform that enables logistics companies to streamline their shipping process in several ways. Simply put, a TMS allows freight forwarders to commence the digital transformation by automating their vital operations and get key insights that help to save time and lower expenditure on future shipments. Starting…
In our last blog, we have discussed several reasons that are leading to delays in the container shipping industry. The container shipping industry is preparing for renewed chaos, disruption, congestion, and backlogs as Shanghai restarts its manufacturing and supply chain operations after two months of strict lockdown. A recent survey by Container xChange suggests that…