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 Industry Trends that will Shape the Transportation and Logistics Sector in 2022
Industries across all sectors around the globe are combating the supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic in the last two years. Following the unprecedented challenges faced by our industry in the last year, the transportation and logistics sector is now bracing up to adapt to the various logistics trends. This sector is presently optimizing…
A recap of all the important transportation and logistics topics of 2021
2021 has been an important year for the transportation and logistics industry that was beset by port congestion, delays, equipment shortage, and, of course the pandemic. Nevertheless, on the bright side the freight forwarding industry also embraced new modes of operations and digitized their work processes to cope with the increasing challenges and has become…
Autonomous Cargo Ships and the Future of the Container Shipping Industry
Last week, the container shipping industry was abuzz with excitement regarding the news of the world’s first electric autonomous cargo ship. Over the last decade, the idea of self-driving vehicles has transformed from a Sci-Fi project to reality. Now the transportation and logistics industry is waiting for the next giant leap- viz the introduction of…
How the e-commerce boom is impacting the LTL freight market
The post-pandemic economy will be heavily reliant on e-commerce and will contribute to the tremendous growth of the trucking and transportation industry in the coming months. The impact of e-commerce on trucking and particularly LTL freight shipping is massive. In other words, the rise in the online shopping trend has had great ramifications throughout the…
How autonomous trucks will transform the landscape of the transportation and logistics industry
Automation is widely regarded as the next giant leap for the road freight industry. The topic of autonomous vehicles has gradually evolved from an Utopian dream to a reality in no time at all. Within the next ten years, we can expect fully autonomous trucks to ply the highways and deliver goods on their way….
The Flooding of the Port of Vancouver and its Implications on the Canadian Supply Chain
The flooding of Canada’s 3’rd largest city -Vancouver was all over the news just a few weeks back. Following days of torrential rain in the Pacific Northwest the port and rail services of the city suffered a huge blow. The Port of Vancouver handles C$550 worth of shipments every day that includes automobiles, food grains,…
The Evolving role of Freight Forwarders in the Age of Digitization
The transportation and logistics industry is finally waking up to the call of digitization. The freight forwarding industry is presently undergoing a major change in their business models keeping in line with the new market trends and customer demands. However, digital transformation doesn’t simply entails the creation of an IT team and investments on new…
A report on the projected growth of the freight forwarding market size in the coming years
The market size of the transportation and logistics industry could register a CAGR of over 4% between 2021 to 2026. This is mainly because of the rise in global trade volumes coupled with the increased trade agreements across nations. As per research by Valuates Reports, the market size of the freight forwarding industry will reach…
How independent freight forwarders in Barcelona can globalize their operations
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…