With the United Kingdom getting all ready to say goodbye to the European Union without any deal, the logistics sectors need to brace themselves by taking certain steps to prevent an unfavourable outcome. For many forwarders, the upcoming changes in administration, economy and customs plus the additional duties being imposed on the cargoes are matters…
The ever increasing international pharmaceutical market coupled with the customer focus on fresh food has heightened the need for an improved cold chain management. Moreover, supply chain companies are required to abide by the strict requirements of the modernized food safety acts in their respective countries that entail frequent monitoring of the temperature of the…
2020 is one of the most unforeseen years in human history since the Second World War which not only has changed the way we live but has also destabilized the economic scenario all over the world. The disruptions caused by the pandemic had halted several supply chain processes like international manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, assembly, raw…
Right now the biggest crisis facing the sea freight shipping industry is the problem of dealing with the tremendous container shortage. Not just the transportation and logistics industry but also the manufacturers, trading companies and retail businesses are reeling under the impact of a massive container shortage in the last quarter of 2020. Keep reading…
In this post we are going to discuss some of the major challenges independent freight forwarders face on a daily basis and the things which can be done to overcome them: Client servicing Solid customer service was and continues to be the ulterior motive of all freight forwarders. However, providing the right item at the…
As the hunt for the Coronavirus vaccine gains momentum, considerable emphasis is being placed on the numerous challenges of shipping the vaccine The world’s hope of getting out of this global pandemic rests on the speedy discovery of a vaccine that will stop or slow the spread of this menacing virus. Pharmaceutical companies in 150…
Apart from having a fully functional and user-friendly website, independent freight forwarders also need to expand their online outreach via various social media platforms. Social media websites like Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter are absolutely crucial for maintaining your competitive edge and for making the most of every marketing opportunity. According to one study, almost 90%…
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the economy and the investments worldwide and the transportation and logistics industry has also been hit by the consequences of the Coronavirus. During the last months, there have been shortage of production and lack of manpower, purchases and acquisitions have been substancially reduced, although there has been a high…
Other than the one-to-one meetings among network members, there was also an online presentation of all the new updates and features of Conqueror’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer Conqueror Freight Network, the largest exclusive network in the world, has organized its First Virtual Meeting on 27th and 28th October 2020. More than 2500 videoconferences were running during…
In course of the last few months, the governments and privately-owned companies all across the world have been taking several precautionary measures to minimize exposure to COVID-19 among the work force. The frontline workers especially healthcare workers, workers in the transportation and logistics industry, and sanitation workers are at the highest risk of getting infected…