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The Bill of Lading aka BoL or B/L is the most important shipping document that serves as a receipt of freight forwarding services. It works as a contract and a document of title between the carrier and the shipping company or freight forwarder. Over the last couple of years, the digitization of the freight forwarding…

A TMS or transport management system is an online platform that enables logistics companies to streamline their shipping process in several ways. Simply put, a TMS allows freight forwarders to commence the digital transformation by automating their vital operations and get key insights that help to save time and lower expenditure on future shipments. Starting…

In our last blog, we have discussed several reasons that are leading to delays in the container shipping industry. The container shipping industry is preparing for renewed chaos, disruption, congestion, and backlogs as Shanghai restarts its manufacturing and supply chain operations after two months of strict lockdown. A recent survey by Container xChange suggests that…

The container shipping industry is experiencing extreme challenges and volatility since 2020 and with the gradual withdrawal of the pandemic restrictions in 2022 sea freight forwarders were expecting a semblance of market stability. Nevertheless, the situation unfolding is not very hopeful for the ocean freight industry. The sector is still having to contend with global…

The market reputation of independent freight forwarders is entirely dependent on the way they serve their customers. Just like any other sector, the freight forwarding industry is striving to create a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with its customers. Apart from strengthening the brand image, a sound relationship with customers also helps to deal with the…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…