Logistics is a thriving sector both locally and globally as it is required to keep consumers supplied with their daily requirements of goods on a day to basis. And this is exactly what you need to cash in. If you are thinking about starting a transportation and logistics company, then, there are several things you…
Globalia Blog
Tag: freight forwarding industry

6 tips for independent freight forwarders to prepare for the upcoming peak season
The holiday system is almost upon us and independent freight forwarders are already feeling the pressure of volume spikes and tight deadlines. The last three months of the year are a very busy one for the freight forwarding industry when they need to cope with increased consumer demand. Logistics companies need to start preparing themselves…

The latest trends in cold chain logistics
The rapidly expanding industry of food and pharmaceuticals has led to a very high demand for cold chain logistics service providers. There is an ever-increasing number of trends that are making way for greater capacity for refrigeration in the supply chain and the logistics industry is trying its best to keep pace and evolve to…

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…

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…

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,…

A forecast of the transportation and logistics costs in 2022
The cost of shipping for transportation and logistics companies isn’t going to come down in 2022 as the challenges to deliver shipments are still persisting amid the pandemic. Regardless of the mode of transportation, the rates are going to rise. Moreover, the labour shortages around the world are further complicating the situation which is why…

A look at the emergence of the digital freight forwarder
The several constraints imposed by the global pandemic on the transportation and logistics sector have put independent freight forwarders to one of the major tests in their careers. The digital transformation happening at this very moment in the industry and logistics companies are in the race to adapt to the big changes and come up…

Tips for independent freight forwarders to ensure the safety of high value shipments
Fragile and high-value cargo are some of the most important shipments your company handles. It goes without saying that high-value shipments demand more care and meticulous attention to detail than any other shipments you handle. Moving a shipment of artwork, jewelry, luxury items, high-end food and drink, electronics, etc, entails plenty of risks. Theft or…