Lead nurturing refers to the process of nurturing and maintaining a solid relationship with your potential customers. Even if your business is a small one, your clientele doesn’t necessarily have to be small. Lead nurturing is of paramount importance for small and independent freight forwarders who want to make it big. It not only helps…
Independent freight forwarders running small and mid-sized logistics companies should become a part of a reputed logistics network. This will enable them to compete with the stalwarts in the industry on a more equal footing. This membership will help them to work in conjunction with a broad network of global partners. Moreover, the international brand…
The Ever Given has finally refloated after being stuck diagonally across Egypt’s Suez Canal for almost a week. This had been a great setback that caused no end of concerns for the sea cargo shipping and freight industry. The Suez Canal blockage caused over 400 cargo ships to pile up on either side of the…
Every international shipping company offering services in the Middle East is surely aware of the fact that Ramadan which starts from 13th April and continues till 12th May, is one of the busiest times in the Middle Eastern countries. In today’s post, we are going to talk about why it is important for freight forwarding…
A massive cargo shipping container is currently blocking the Suez Canal in Egypt which is the link between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The cargo vessel called Ever Given has stuck sideways in the canal which in turn has blocked the path for other ships who are now waiting in line to cross…
The impact of Brexit has been deeply felt by several industries since January 2021. It goes without saying that it will also affect the logistics industry in Europe and beyond. This is because of the high volume of cross-border trade between Britain and the rest of Europe. In this week’s blog, we will briefly discuss…
The logistics service providers work in an extremely volatile environment. Therefore, this involves road accidents, accidents due to improper storage of dangerous substances, theft of assets, cyber security threats, not to mention the pandemic situation we are presently going through. Having a crisis communication plan at hand will ensure the prevention of any negative publicity….
Customer needs should set the tone of your company’s strategy. Their demands must dictate your approach, which should include an effective plan to meet their demands. But nowadays there is something else to cope with, digital technology is transforming customer habits. Today, they expect content and services anytime, anywhere, and in any format or device…
Garnering an award or certificate is a powerful tool that will add to the credentials of your company. It acts like an endorsement from an esteemed third party which gives your company the much-needed publicity and marketing opportunity. Apart from these obvious benefits, receiving an award also boosts the morale of your team, and even…
XChange- a container logistics expert, has arranged for a free webinar on Container Availability Index (CAx) that will take place on the 4th of March 2021 from 11:30- 12:00 PM CET. What is Container Availability Index? The Container Availability Index (CAx) examines the incoming and outgoing containers from the seaports every week, covering and following…