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…
In the transportation and logistics industry collaboration and relationship building are paramount to success. Cementing your relationship with logistics partners is indispensable for gaining an international presence. Operating a logistics business and growing a company starts with engaging with new partners and establishing meaningful connections with them. In this post, we are going to briefly…
Visibility in the transportation and logistics industry translates to the availability of data regarding the freight for every stakeholder in the shipping process. Freight visibility is currently a top-priority investment area for the freight forwarding industry. It has become all the more critical for this sector since the pandemic as customers are now used to…
A TMS or transport management system is an online platform that enables logistics companies to streamline their shipping process in several ways. Simply put, a TMS allows freight forwarders to commence the digital transformation by automating their vital operations and get key insights that help to save time and lower expenditure on future shipments. Starting…
In our last blog, we have discussed several reasons that are leading to delays in the container shipping industry. The container shipping industry is preparing for renewed chaos, disruption, congestion, and backlogs as Shanghai restarts its manufacturing and supply chain operations after two months of strict lockdown. A recent survey by Container xChange suggests that…
The market reputation of independent freight forwarders is entirely dependent on the way they serve their customers. Just like any other sector, the freight forwarding industry is striving to create a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with its customers. Apart from strengthening the brand image, a sound relationship with customers also helps to deal with the…
In the post-pandemic world, the competition in the freight forwarding industry is higher than ever before. On one hand, there is a plethora of independent freight forwarders like you, while on the other hand, we have large multinationals who are constantly chipping away at your clientele. Regardless of the size of your company, there are…
Hazardous cargo refers to merchandise that can pose a serious risk to lives, health, environment, and property when transported in bulk. Hazardous cargo aka dangerous goods can come in several forms including solid liquid and gas. Not only explosives, chemicals, or inflammable substances but even items of everyday use like batters, perfume, liquor, aftershave, and…
In the last few years and especially since the pandemic, the transportation and logistics industry has been undergoing the process of digitization. Challenges from the multinationals, increasing competition, changed customer expectations, and the need for more efficiency are some of the factors that have prompted the forwarders to adapt to the new age of seamless…
The several constraints imposed by the global pandemic on the transportation and logistics sector have put independent freight forwarders to one of the major tests in their careers. The digital transformation happening at this very moment in the industry and logistics companies are in the race to adapt to the big changes and come up…