In today’s article, we have made a compilation of the top news from the transportation and logistics industry to keep you informed about the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the sector. This knowledge can help you stay ahead of the competition, be updated with the latest trends, and identify potential risks and take proactive…
A properly planned and executed email marketing strategy can be a very helpful way for independent freight forwarders to generate leads and convert prospective clients into returning ones. Email marketing can allow logistics companies to reach a large group of people while customizing the email content according to the needs and wants of the individual…
The digitization of the transportation and logistics sector has brought about sweeping changes in the supply chain industry worldwide. Moreover, technological innovations have impacted every sub-sector of the logistics industry and warehousing is one of the sectors that has undergone a thorough change in the last 10 years. Warehousing is one of the most crucial…
The challenges posed by the pandemic along with the stiff competition from multinationals have prompted the road freight industry to rethink its operations by embracing automation which is key to the digital transformation of this sector. Digital transformation is helping the trucking industry to survive in the face of competition and prepare itself better for…
There are several ways in which logistics companies can cut costs and increase their profitability. However, in the present scenario, one of the best opportunities for logistics service providers to reduce expenses is to effectively deal with the problem of rising fuel costs in an innovative way. Companies in the transportation and logistics sector have…
One of the steadily advancing trends that is majorly impacting the transportation and logistics Industry is the application of AI and robotics in several aspects of this industry.The change that robotics is bringing with it is massive and the consequences are positive for those players who have the resources and technology to implement it in…
For anyone looking forward to a promising career in the supply chain industry, enrolling for freight forwarding courses can be of immense help. Courses in freight forwarding and logistics management can give employees in this sector a great advantage in the job market. Moreover, with the increasingly important role of this industry in the present-day…
Reefer containers or refrigerated containers are gigantic refrigerators that freight forwarders use to ship temperature-sensitive cargo such as fruit, meat, vegetables, dairy, flower, pharmaceuticals, etc across the oceans. Sea freight forwarders that specialize in perishable cargo typically use these containers that can maintain a temperature range of -30°C and +30°C. Moreover, with the increase in…
Logistics companies that want to gain a greater foothold in the market need to invest considerable time and effort towards nurturing and maintaining a good rapport with their potential customers. It needs to be remembered in this context that lead generation and nurturing is a time-intensive task that requires preparation and a well-planned strategy. Additionally,…
Even in the first quarter of 2023 women continue to represent an untapped resource in the overall talent pool of the transportation and logistics industry which still continues to be a male-dominated sector. An inclusive work culture will help the players in this sector to find new and innovative ideas that could eventually help to…