India, one of the fastest developing economies in South Asia, is ramping up its logistical infrastructure. The Indian government has launched an ambitious rail freight project that is helping the country to make a massive freight transport transition from highways to railways. Moreover, the Rail Logistics project of the government is also acting as an…
The busiest shipping routes in the ocean freight sector
The ocean freight sector is responsible for around 90% of the net global trade according to the International Maritime organization. The container shipping industry consists of several sea routes some of which are more important because of their location and commercial requirements commanding the inflow of container ships. The carriers rely on shipping routes that…
10 major ports in China and their importance in the container shipping sector
China – one of the world’s most important shipping and industrial country, has come up as a major economic power with substantial control over international trade. Following several decades of economic development, China has established its position as one of the pioneers of the global container shipping sector. Furthermore, the country also has a very…
The market trends of international rail freight shipping industry
The rail freight shipping industry is all set to play a major role in the international supply chain over the next couple of years. Shipping by railway is a much more reliable form of moving cargo since in this case, the transit of goods is in no way affected by weather conditions like rain, storm,…
How the use of blockchain is transforming the logistics industry
The market size of the transportation and logistics industry has been projected to reach over $12 billion by 2027. This would never have been possible without the use of the up-and-coming technologies that have been helping this industry to stay up-to-date. For example, blockchain technology is taking the supply chain industry by storm. While multinationals…
Tips for independent freight forwarders to reduce cargo damage
An essential component of the independent freight forwarders’ job consists of ensuring that the cargo reaches the consignee’s destination in its intact condition. Making sure that the cargo reaches the customer undamaged not only helps with client retention but also helps to avoid reverse logistics expenses. More often than not, once the shipment is loaded…
Impact of rising fuel costs on freight forwarding industry
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…
How Conqueror members can make the most of their membership?
As the largest exclusive freight forwarders network in the globe there are myriad advantages that the network offers to all its members. Nevertheless, you as a member need to take some proactive action to get a good profit from within the network, expand the horizons of your business, and boost your brand. In this blog,…
Rise of smart ports and its impact on the container shipping industry
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…
The use of delivery drones in logistics industry
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…