The quick advances in the research and development of self-driving trucks have been in focus throughout the last three years as the pandemic renewed the importance of autonomous trucks that can ply the road without the presence of a driver. Moreover, the transportation and logistics trends in 2022 have shown massive investments in e-commerce fulfillment…
Collaborative innovation in ocean freight shipping: How the international ports are collaborating to counter supply chain challenges
In the last few years, the role of container ports has considerably evolved due to the increased competition in the container shipping industry. In the face of the global challenges that have surfaced since the pandemic along with the digitization trend in the industry, port authorities around the world are opting for a collaborative approach….
Most common international shipping mistakes and how to avoid them
Independent freight forwarders who are looking forward to building their company’s reputation need to find the most effective way to ship their cargo without making the slightest error. However, when it comes to international freight shipping, it can be all too easy to slip up. Even a seemingly small error could result in expensive delays…
The need for document digitization in the transportation and logistics industry
When it comes to paperwork, the transportation and logistics industry is somewhat outdated compared to the other sectors. Paperwork is an essential aspect of the logistics sector that revolves around several repetitive tasks like mailing invoices, data input, signing bills, etc. Therefore, in the absence of document digitization, a great majority of these processes are…
How to prevent supply chain delays during the Chinese New Year 2023
The Chinese New Year in 2023 will arrive 10 days earlier than it did last year. The Chinese New Year is not only celebrated in China but in countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines and elsewhere. This time of the year is a very challenging time for shipping companies because…
How a quick quoting process can help logistics companies to get new business
For traditional logistics companies, sending quick door-to-door quotations for a business is not at all an easy task. Nevertheless, the inability to provide fast responses to quote requests from customers is a serious barrier for freight forwarders to obtain new projects. However, the digitization of the transportation and logistics sector is reversing this scenario…
Why independent freight forwarders need to build a SEO strategy
Independent freight forwarders like you who want to stay competitive in the market will need to readjust their online presence and become more visible and readily available to their clients. An easy way of doing this is to focus on the SEO of your website. While it may seem like the most obvious approach but…
Decarbonization of the air freight sector: The use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Last year over sixty companies including carriers, fuel companies, and airports committed to using SAF or sustainable aviation fuels and making it 10% of the international aviation fuel supply by 2030. The widespread use of SAF instead of crude oil could help to place the air freight sector on the road to net-zero CO2 emissions…
A look at the next generation of container ships
Back in June 2022, Chinese shipbuilding firm Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding handed over the biggest container ship in the world- the Ever Alot to Evergreen. The Ever Alot with its capacity of 24,000 TEU is the largest container ship to ply the oceans to date. But will the trend of ultra large container ships continue in…
A guide to starting a freight forwarding business
Logistics is a thriving sector both locally and globally as it is required to keep consumers supplied with their daily requirements of goods on a day to basis. And this is exactly what you need to cash in. If you are thinking about starting a transportation and logistics company, then, there are several things you…