The cost of fuel which has been on the rise even since the Russia-Ukraine war has now become an ever-growing headache for the freight forwarding industry. The supply chain sector is closely interlinked with the fuel industry as practically all commodities’ supply chain is impacted by it. No matter if the product is moving from…
The ports play one of the most important parts in the container shipping industry by connecting goods with the exporters and importers. They form an integral component of international supply chain operations and have now transformed themselves into an entire ecosystem. These days, the concept of smart ports is in vogue. Simply put, smart ports…
According to the “Delivery Drones Global Market Report 2022″ the international delivery drone market will keep growing at a CAGR of 17.3%. The main reasons behind the constant expansion of the drone delivery market is the adoption of this new contactless delivery technology since the advent of the pandemic. As per the above report, the…
As the freight forwarding industry is beset by a plethora of problems that started since the pandemic, independent freight forwarders are facing serious challenges in increasing their revenues and retaining their customer base. While the pandemic and the equipment shortage have finally abated, the transportation and logistics sector is still having to deal with challenges…
While discussing the container shipping industry, we often tend to overlook the ports of South America. The reason behind this is that none of the Latin American ports make it to the list of the top 20 ports in the world. Nevertheless, trade volume in this region has enormously expanded over the last decade and…
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 this year’s summer peak season cargo surge will be even more chaotic for global supply chains than the 2021…
The Digital twin (DT) technology which has made its way into several sectors is increasingly finding a place in the freight forwarding industry alongside Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence. The recent launch of Google’s Supply Chain Twin – a cloud-based solution that allows companies to create a digital twin- has finally heralded the full-fledged adoption of…
If you are an independent freight forwarder who regularly ships cargo to/from China, you are surely looking for the best Chinese freight forwarders who can help you tackle customs delays and any other issues that might hinder the timely movement of your cargo. Additionally, your partner in China should also be capable of handling all…
On 22nd April 2022, the cities of Antwerp and Bruges in Belgium signed a shareholders’ agreement to merge their respective ports. As a result, the Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge have become unified to form the Port of Antwerp-Bruges which is the largest port in Europe. In today’s blog, we have provided a comprehensive report…
The extended lockdown in Shanghai- the commercial capital of China as well as the site of the world’s largest port, has spelled out a supply chain disaster that is impacting almost every country around the world. China’s strict Covid policies is not only resulting in supply chain nightmares but also leading to inflation. After Shenzhen…