The road freight forwarding companies are a significant contributor to global carbon emissions and is under pressure to decarbonize its operations. Hydrogen is all set to become one of the most important fuels in the years to come with many multinationals investing in the development of hydrogen fuel cells. It is coming up as a…
Container rollover is one of the most pressing problems in the ocean freight shipping industry that often entails extra surcharges and delays for freight forwarding companies. In the event of a container rollover, the container is usually loaded on the next sailing vessel or on an alternative vessel which results in massive delays for all…
Independent freight forwarders engaged in trucking operations are still lagging behind when it comes to the utilization of freight forwarding tools. However, the pandemic-induced challenges and intense competition from multinational companies have compelled these traditional players to modernize their operations by adopting technology crucial for the digital transformation of the ground freight sector. By incorporating…
A recent report published by Container xChange, highlighted how the digitization of container operations can bring significant benefits for forwarders working in the container shipping industry. The report revealed that an astonishing 93% of logistics professionals who specialize in ocean freight shipping spend half of their workdays exclusively dealing with operational issues. The findings were…
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…