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…
Tips for crisis communication in the transportation and logistics industry
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….
New customer approach of independent freight forwarders for the digital market
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…
The most coveted awards in the transportation and logistics industry
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…
Online seminar by XChange on Container Availability Index
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…
Advantages of using the railways for moving domestic freights
The affordability and reliability of trains are the two most important reasons for the increasing popularity of moving freight via railways. Even though road transport still forms the most preferred mode of domestic freight movement, a large number of freight forwarders are choosing railways for moving their less urgent shipments. Apart from the cost-effectiveness of…
Satisfaction Survey: Why you need it and how to go about it
Looking after the customer is becoming more and more important in logistics for obtaining better results than your competition and boosting your sales. And all of this starts with the perception your customers have about your business. It is unavoidable to project an image on your clients and potential clients. This image may be either…
Digital transformation in the transportation and logistics industry – The time is now!
Digitization has impacted each aspect not just of our businesses but also our daily lives and life without internet, laptop, and smartphone is absolutely unimaginable. Companies across all sectors are slowly adopting the digital trends and reshaping their company culture to foster a most productive work model and satisfy the changing demands of the customers…
The African Free Trade Area Agreement and what it means for freight forwarding industry
The AfCFTA or African Free Trade Area Agreement was a project that was envisaged over four decades ago with the esposal of the Monrovia Strategy of 1979, the Lagos Plan of Action of 1980, and the Abuja Treaty of 1991. Right from the start, the objective of the African Free Trade Area Agreement was to…
Tips for a smooth customs clearance process
Every country comes with its particular set of rules and regulations which are implemented for controlling the import and export of items across borders. Customs has a major role to play in global commerce and the process of customs clearance is one of the most complicated aspects of international freight shipping. Independent freight forwarders need…