The Chinese New Year in 2023 will arrive 10 days earlier than it did last year. The Chinese New Year is not only celebrated in China but in countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines and elsewhere. This time of the year is a very challenging time for shipping companies because…
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How a quick quoting process can help logistics companies to get new business
For traditional logistics companies, sending quick door-to-door quotations for a business is not at all an easy task. Nevertheless, the inability to provide fast responses to quote requests from customers is a serious barrier for freight forwarders to obtain new projects. However, the digitization of the transportation and logistics sector is reversing this scenario…
How freight forwarders can make the most of the booming logistics industry in Thailand
In the last decade, the supply chain industry in Thailand has considerably advanced thanks to the advent of digitization and the application of new developmental strategies by the government. The developing infrastructure along with the strategic location are two important factors that are transforming Thailand into a major transportation and logistics hub. Additionally, the creation…
How Globalia Logistics Network helps members to increase their businesses
With reliable freight forwarding agents in more than 194 cities across 130 countries, Globalia Logistics Network is one of the leading freight forwarding networks of our time. As a logistics network of reliable forwarders, it has better resources in terms of size and greater outreach than some of the largest multinationals. Globalia is the first…
Tips for logistics companies to foster client engagement
One of the most important factors that can help small and mid-sized logistics companies to grow their business is to come up with a robust client engagement strategy. The primary objective of this strategy is to attract new customers while retaining the existing customers at the same time. Independent freight forwarders who are planning to…
The importance of face-to-face meetings for independent freight forwarders
As an independent player in the freight forwarding industry, your primary goal should be to expand your outreach by teaming up with the most dependable agents from around the globe. Networking is one of the key aspects that can help independent freight forwarders to explore new business opportunities and build their brand. Most importantly, active…
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…
The most coveted awards in the transportation and logistics industry
Garnering an award or certificate is a powerful tool that will add to the credentials of your company. It acts like an endorsement from an esteemed third party which gives your company the much-needed publicity and marketing opportunity. Apart from these obvious benefits, receiving an award also boosts the morale of your team, and even…
Online seminar by XChange on Container Availability Index
XChange- a container logistics expert, has arranged for a free webinar on Container Availability Index (CAx) that will take place on the 4th of March 2021 from 11:30- 12:00 PM CET. What is Container Availability Index? The Container Availability Index (CAx) examines the incoming and outgoing containers from the seaports every week, covering and following…
Digital transformation in the transportation and logistics industry – The time is now!
Digitization has impacted each aspect not just of our businesses but also our daily lives and life without internet, laptop, and smartphone is absolutely unimaginable. Companies across all sectors are slowly adopting the digital trends and reshaping their company culture to foster a most productive work model and satisfy the changing demands of the customers…