The increasing competition from the multinationals, higher client expectations, and the need for seamless, visible, and more efficient operations are a few factors that are prompting independent freight forwarders to adopt digitization. The leading logistics companies are racing to digitize their core operations by replacing manual processes with automated ones. Additionally, at a time when…
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The new initiative of the US authorities to promote efficiency in the supply chain industry
The White House recently launched a plan that intends to ease the supply chain bottlenecks in the country. This new initiative primarily hinges on data sharing by all the stakeholders in the supply chain industry. This new project called FLOW (Freight Logistics Optimization Works) is a data-sharing drive that seeks to connect all the stakeholders…
Amazon’s $1 billion investment in logistics technology and the takeaway for independent freight forwarders
Last week, Amazon launched a $1 billion fund to boost its logistics and supply chain operations. With the aim to enhance customer fulfillment, this massive investment by the e-commerce giant will also focus on robotics technology. Moreover, this recent investment is an important step for the company to take a deeper dive into the use…
Impact of electric vehicles on the transportation and logistics industry
The transportation and logistics industry has traditionally relied on trucks and trailers with internal combustion engines for domestic delivery purposes. Nevertheless, these vehicles are responsible for massive carbon emissions which have become a source of concern at a time when the industry is gradually shifting toward sustainable practices. According to a report titled The Future…
The recent Covid outbreak in Shanghai and its impact on the supply chain
Contrary to what many of us tends to believe, the pandemic has still not gone for good. Although the intensity of the outbreaks has lessened to a great degree, it seems that the virus will continue to plague us for a few more months. The Covid situation in Shanghai- the commercial hub of China is…
How independent freight forwarders can grow their businesses
In the post-pandemic world, the competition in the freight forwarding industry is higher than ever before. On one hand, there is a plethora of independent freight forwarders like you, while on the other hand, we have large multinationals who are constantly chipping away at your clientele. Regardless of the size of your company, there are…
Hazardous cargo shipping tips for independent freight forwarders
Hazardous cargo refers to merchandise that can pose a serious risk to lives, health, environment, and property when transported in bulk. Hazardous cargo aka dangerous goods can come in several forms including solid liquid and gas. Not only explosives, chemicals, or inflammable substances but even items of everyday use like batters, perfume, liquor, aftershave, and…
How China’s Belt and Road Initiative is reshaping the global transportation and logistics industry
The Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) back in 2013. The BRI is an infrastructural project of enormous proportion whose objective is to connect China to several economies across Europe, Asia, Africa, and beyond. The BRI entails two parts. The Belt- aims to recreate the ancient Silk Road land route…
Importance of employee training for the transportation and logistics industry
Any successful company in the transportation and logistics industry is surely aware of the importance of having a trained and skilled workforce. Simply put, investing in talent is one of the best ways of retaining the best employees who are the biggest assets of independent freight forwarders like you. The best freight forwarding companies are…
Women as the future of Transportation and Logistics Industry
Even a few years back, the transportation and logistics industry used to be a completely male-dominated sector. The poor perception of career opportunities is a significant deterrent in this regard. In spite of representing around half of the global population, the role of women in this male-dominated sector used to be marginal for decades. Nevertheless,…