Even a few years back, people used to regularly visit the malls and groceries for their daily shopping needs. However, the shopping trends have changed drastically in very few years. Now, people get absolutely any and everything starting from clothes, to fresh flowers, to medicines delivered right to their doorstep with just a few taps…
One of the most important news from the container shipping industry in the last week is the integration of container carrier giants ONE and Hapag-Lloyd with Maersk’s TradeLens platform. This move comes two years after the two carriers expressed their willingness to join Maersk’s blockchain platform. TradeLens is a blockchain-enabled supply chain platform launched by…
After more than one month of logjams and disruptions because of a renewed outbreak of Coronavirus, in and around Shenzhen, the Yantian International Container Terminal is finally ready to resume regular operations. This major port in South China has restarted full operation since 24 June. However, they are observing all measures to control the pandemic…
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…
Quick decision-making, last-minute changes in plans, and the ability to adapt to challenging situations are some of the must-have skills for freight forwarders. Additionally, ensuring complete client satisfaction is yet another factor that freight forwarders need to concentrate upon. They need to come up with a carefully thought-out strategy to keep up with their client…
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…
The container shipping industry has traditionally relied on manual processes for both decision making and data management. There are around 4,900 ports all over the world. Unfortunately, only a handful of them has started to digitize their operations. The reliance on conventional methods is no longer proving useful and this industry is now looking for…
Over the last few decades, the advent of digitization, governmental reforms, changing customer preferences because of digitization, and the application of new strategies have considerably transformed the transportation and logistics industry in India. The logistics and supply chain management industry in India has greatly evolved resulting in increased efficiency and better-operating models. The freight forwarding…
America’s second-largest pharmacy store chain has recently announced same-day delivery within 2 hours across the country. This announcement that came on the 4th of May is expected to greatly boost the e-commerce offerings of Walgreens. Moreover, it will allow the company to entice online shoppers to avail their prompt, and convenient services. In today’s post,…