XChange- a container logistics expert, has arranged for a free webinar on Container Availability Index (CAx) that will take place on the 4th of March 2021 from 11:30- 12:00 PM CET. What is Container Availability Index? The Container Availability Index (CAx) examines the incoming and outgoing containers from the seaports every week, covering and following…
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Digital transformation in the transportation and logistics industry – The time is now!
Digitization has impacted each aspect not just of our businesses but also our daily lives and life without internet, laptop, and smartphone is absolutely unimaginable. Companies across all sectors are slowly adopting the digital trends and reshaping their company culture to foster a most productive work model and satisfy the changing demands of the customers…
Why independent freight forwarders need to make use of a TMS
The age of digital transformation of the logistics sector is finally here and TMS is an indispensable aspect of this digitization. TMS or Transport Management System is a platform that can help independent freight forwarders to streamline their shipping process by the automation of several processes. Along with Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and…
Top 5 certificates independent freight forwarders should try to obtain
No matter if you are just starting in the logistics industry or endeavoring to make your way up the ladder, obtaining certificates will certainly give you an edge over your competition. Garnering a prestigious accreditation will help independent freight forwarders prove their company’s worth in the arena of international logistics. In today’s post, we are…
Emerging Logistical Trends for 2021
The Coronavirus and the resulting lockdown spanning all the countries had significantly debilitated the normal economic activities and several sectors across the globe including several big players suffered a major blowback. The transportation and logistics industry nonetheless continued to do its job even with a limited workforce during the peak of the pandemic. This is…
A few tips to avoid delays and costs in logistics
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…
Reasons why you should consider becoming an IATA agent
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…
The use of drone technology is bringing about a huge change in the transportation and logistics industry
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…
COVID-19 and its impact on the ocean freight shipping industry
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…
Globalia Logistics Network concludes its First Virtual Meeting successfully
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…