Today we are going to be discussing some tips that will help independent freight forwarders in raising their profit margin. The first trick is the most obvious one: to lower the supply cost by keeping the supply chain expenses to a minimum. This can be achieved by scrutinizing the process thoroughly and by keeping the…
These days a large number of independent freight forwarders are considering becoming IATA Cargo Agents as this international certification can boost the reputation and prestige of the company leading to increased industry recognition. In today’s post, we are going to talk at length about all the advantages of becoming an IATA Cargo Agent and how…
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…
The alarming rate in which the pandemic has spread has had a major impact on the ocean freight shipping industry which was already reeling under the effects of the trade war. The pandemic has dealt a severe blow to this industry which is presently coping with the impact of the pandemic. Keep reading to find…
Apart from the one-to-one meetings, there was also a live online demonstration of all the new features and functions of Globalia’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer Globalia Logistics Network has successfully concluded its first-ever Virtual Meeting held on the 14th and 15th of October 2020. The Virtual Meeting afforded an opportunity to the delegates to come together…
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,…