The freight and logistics industry is in a constant state of evolution, making it crucial to stay ahead of the curve. The use of technology in the freight and logistics sector is constantly evolving, and 2024 is already bringing in significant changes. Research and Markets reports that the logistics market, valued at $9,407.5 billion in…
Over sixty companies, spanning carriers, fuel companies, and airports, pledged to embrace Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), aiming to constitute 10% of the global aviation fuel supply by 2030. Shifting towards SAF, as opposed to crude oil, holds the potential to steer the air freight sector towards achieving net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. Sustainable Aviation Fuel…
In an era of digital freight forwarding, the traditional logistics companies are actively seeking ways to close the gap and remain competitive with the big names in the industry. By embracing innovative technologies and adopting new strategies, established freight forwarders are finding opportunities to leverage their expertise while staying ahead of the curve. This article…
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…
The new import procedures to Egypt are causing some confusion in the freight forwarding industry. In today’s blog, we have talked about the new ACID procedures for import shipments in Egypt and what foreign exporters need to do before shipping to Egypt. Wassim Magdy, the Managing Director of MGL Cargo Services, Conqueror Cairo, has provided…
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…
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…
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…