Pharmaceutical cargo requires special skills and know-how on the part of independent freight forwarders. More often than not, pharmaceutical items are both time and temperature sensitive and demand special precautions during transit. The freight forwarding company needs to ensure that the quality and integrity of the products are intact throughout their journey from the manufacturing…
Leading logistics industry events you can attend in the coming months
Attending logistics industry events is a fantastic way for independent freight forwarders to meet new people in the sector, reconnect with industry peers and most importantly stay updated with the latest industry trends. Now that the Globalia members are back home after a highly productive in-person conference at Phuket, it is time to gear up…
Globalia exceeds the 200 mark: Factors that prompt freight forwarders to join Globalia Logistics Network
Globalia Logistics Network, an exclusive network of handpicked independent freight forwarders, has set a new record by reaching 209 members representing 133 countries. For the first time since the company started its journey in 2017, Globalia Logistics Network is counting on the strength of over 200 agents from across 133 countries around the globe. This…
Global drone logistics market in 2023
Delivery drones are all set to become an essential component of the logistics industry and the e-commerce sector. Thanks to the advent of delivery drones, instant deliveries of orders via drones will soon become a reality. In the last 3 years, we have seen over 660,000 commercial drone deliveries. In 2022, over 2,000 drone deliveries…
The rising number of new container ships in 2023 and its impact
The capacity crunch in the ocean freight industry during the three years of the pandemic compounded the existing uncertainties and eventually resulted in a perfect storm for shipbuilding markets. All the players in the container shipping sector started ordering more container ships than ever before. As per an estimate by Maritime Strategies International (MSI), with…
Tips for logistics companies to build a strong customer referral programme
customers who One of the ground rules for getting new customers is to use your service to create clients who refer your business to their peers. Logistics companies who want to make it big need to work on creating satisfied would rate their services as ‘excellent’ and recommend your company to others. In other words,…
How to expand your operations as a freight forwarder in Spain
Spain which is famous for its industrial tradition, diverse economic activities, and the dense commercial fabric, has established itself as the nerve center of economic activities in Southern Europe. As per a report by Technavio, the transportation and logistics market in the country will be valued at $5.39 billion by 2026 with a growing CAGR…
Trends that will reshape the ocean freight industry in 2023
The ocean freight industry is currently going through a massive transformation and since the abatement of the pandemic, it is now all focused on dealing with the threat of climate change through the green transition. Moreover, the changes in this sector are also taking place because of other factors such as the introduction of new…
Post-conference follow up tips to make the most of Globalia’s 4th Annual Meeting
Globalia Logistics Network’s 4th Annual Meeting which was held from 15th to 17th March at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort in Thailand brought together freight forwarders from all corners of the globe under one roof. The annual conference offered just the right platform for members to consolidate relationships with their network partners and work towards…
Trends and forecasts for the air cargo industry in 2023
Last year the air cargo sector went through turbulent times with a fall in demand, high fuel costs, grounded flights, and trimmed routes. The skyrocketing jet fuel price and the limited belly capacity because of grounded flights were some of the factors that pushed up the air freight rates. The air freight companies witnessed a…