Governments around the world have designated freight forwarding as an essential sector. Moreover, the ongoing pandemic has further highlighted the key role of the transportation and logistics industry. With the market domination of a handful of multinationals, the future of independent freight forwarders is uncertain unless they can adjust their companies to the demands of…
When it comes to global manufacturing and freight volumes, certain events generally trigger an escalation of demand. For example, during Christmas, Hanukkah or Black Friday, logistics managers have a hard time coping with the upsurge in demand and lack of carrier space. The Chinese New Year is one such peak season for the transportation and…
The city of Barcelona, in North-eastern Spain, is emerging as the nerve centre of economic activities in Southern Europe. Located on the coasts of the Mediterranean, this city is famous for its industrial tradition, diverse economic activities, and dense commercial fabric. The international economic activities of this city are driven by its port, airport, the…
The sea freight shipping industry is responsible for moving more than 80% of the international commodities. However, in the aftermath of the pandemic, the ocean cargo industry is witnessing a record high price for containers. The ongoing port congestion, pandemic-related delays, high demand for goods, container and equipment shortage, and an overall lack of capacity…
The content you put on your website are a primary factor in converting your visitors into leads and eventually customers. How great is your webpage? Does it get enough visits that regularly generate interest in the services you’re offering? Simply put, the most important function of your website is to help bring in new businesses…
AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification provides the freight forwarding companies a globally recognized security standard and certifies them as safe and dependable trading partners. Logistics companies with AEO status have a considerable advantage in international projects. Simply put, this status is like a seal of quality signifying that the freight forwarder’s role in the international…
The environmental concerns in the 21st century have prompted the transportation and logistics industry to think beyond cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction and start taking active steps to protect the environment like never before. In the lead-up to the World Environment Day, on the 5th of June, our topic in focus is how logistics companies can…
Small business owners often make use of accounting reports to track financial data and keep score. They provide valuable insights into the financial health of a company. They also help the companies to systematize vital business transactions, monitor invoices and check into the legal matters. Independent freight forwarders who don’t track the financial info run…
In the logistics industry it takes several years to build a sound relationship with your customer. However, this industry being extremely volatile, this relationship can get messed up in a day. There are plenty of risk factors associated with freight forwarding companies. These factors include road accidents, theft of assets, accidents due to improper storage…
Small and mid-sized logistics companies definitely need to be part of a freight forwarders network to compete with multinationals. Otherwise, they run the risk of missing out on a lot of businesses, benefits, and opportunities for growth. Most importantly, the freight networks allow freight forwarders to branch out by finding global partners and increasing their…