When a client calls with an urgent shipment, what’s your first move? Do you stick to scheduled air freight and risk delays or do you go straight for an air charter solution? For freight forwarders, these decisions can make or break customer relationships. Scheduled services are great for predictable, routine shipments. But when the clock…
Independent freight forwarders are the backbone of global trade. They provide the flexibility, service quality, and local expertise that shippers often don’t get from multinational logistics giants. But here’s the reality- competing in a market dominated by big players isn’t easy. This is where joining a freight forwarding network becomes a game-changer. It’s not just…
If you’re in freight forwarding, air cargo is where speed meets margin pressure. You already know the story—clients want faster deliveries, tighter tracking, and competitive pricing, while capacity keeps shifting with every geopolitical move or fuel cost spike. Here’s the question you should be asking right now: Which airlines will dominate the skies in 2025,…
September has a certain rhythm to it. Vacations are winding down, inboxes are filling up, and businesses shift gears for the final stretch of the year. For freight forwarders, this is more than just a change of season. It’s a natural checkpoint to reset routines, sharpen strategies, and most importantly strengthen relationships. The concept of…
If you feel like every trip to the pump is a personal attack on your profit margins, you’re not alone. Freight forwarders everywhere are wrestling with the fallout from rising fuel costs, and it’s not just about tightening belts it’s about survival. The problem is, fuel costs are like that friend who “just needs to…
If you’re running a freight forwarding company, you already know that not all clients are worth your time. Some drain your resources, stretch your team thin, and never turn into long-term accounts. Worse, they distract you from the clients who actually grow your business. The harsh truth is that a handful of wrong freight forwarding…
In the race to decarbonize the global supply chain, few areas are under the spotlight as intensely as ocean freight. As the backbone of international trade, the shipping industry moves over 80% of the world’s goods, but it also contributes nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Enter the concept of green shipping corridors –…
Africa’s logistics sector is no longer the untapped frontier it used to be. With growing economies, expanding trade corridors, digital transformation, and massive infrastructure investments, the continent is steadily stepping onto the global freight stage. While challenges persist, such as port congestion, regulatory gaps, and underdeveloped transport links, so do real and growing opportunities. For…
The air cargo industry is no stranger to volatility. Between the disruptions of the past few years and the growing pressure for speed, sustainability, and digital transparency, freight forwarders are bracing for another year of major change. So what will 2026 bring? Let’s dive into the air freight trends in 2026 that matter most to…
Dhaka, the economic heartbeat of Bangladesh, is one of the most densely populated and fast-growing cities in South Asia. With a GDP consistently above 6 percent over the past decade and exports crossing $50 billion in recent years, the logistics industry in Dhaka isn’t just growing , it’s becoming a central piece of the city’s…