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,…
Client servicing more often than not is the crux of every business and freight forwarding is no exception. If you are planning to expand your business and gain loyal and returning customers then its time for you to focus on a customer focussed strategy which will boost the reputation of your organization through positive customer…
In the post-COVID-19 world when an enormous 75% of logistics companies are suffering from supply chain disruptions as a result of the pandemic related restrictions, it is all the more important for freight forwarders to stick together and work collectively. Logistics companies, especially the small and independent freight forwarders can reap a host of advantages…
Moving oversized shipments is a difficult process which necessitates extensive planning and preparation and our members are playing an important role in fulfilling this major niche in the freight forwarding market. In this week’s post we are going to discuss a few important tips independent freight forwarders need to bear in mind to optimize their…
As a business owner, your primary focus should be gaining more customers, and when it comes to increasing the number of clients nothing works better than driving more traffic to your website. Entrepreneurs in the transportation and logistics industry need to take special care of those virtual visitors checking out your website and converting them…
The Coronavirus has totally changed the way we conduct business and in this age of social distancing videoconferencing has come up as a productive alternative to in-person conferences. Making use of a streamlined videoconferencing platform enables an international team to stay connected, productive, and engaged. The pandemic and the resulting lockdown have limited our movement,…
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…