Container shipping rates are spiking once again. For the first time since the pandemic era, ocean freight rates are nearing record highs. This surge in rates is attributed to limited container supply due to rerouting around the Red Sea, and strong demand in multiple regions. The busy season has commenced earlier than usual, driving rates…
Upgrading your industry knowledge by joining a freight forwarding course is crucial in the logistics industry for several reasons, given the rapidly evolving technological landscape and the increasing complexity of supply chain operations. The logistics industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation with the introduction of technologies like blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence…
Did you know that 57% of companies spend over 2 hours each day trying to acquire accurate market prices? Container xChange has recently conducted a survey to gain insights into how independent freight forwarders keep pace with ocean freight shipping industry trends. The survey uncovered that a significant number of companies still rely on cumbersome…
According to a new publication by Container xChange, the digitization of container operations has emerged as a valuable solution for forwarders in the container shipping industry. The report sheds light on the extensive benefits this digitization brings to logistics professionals. Despite almost seven decades having elapsed since the inception of shipping containers, the core elements…