Positioned at the crossroads of major global shipping routes, Singapore serves as a critical gateway between Asia and the rest of the world, facilitating the seamless flow of goods. Its deep-sea port, consistently ranked among the busiest in the world, offers unparalleled connectivity and access to over 600 ports globally. Moreover, Singapore’s appeal as a…
The freight and logistics market in Chile comprises of several modes of transportation along with distribution and warehousing services. The logistics industry in the country is largely driven by the rising demand for commodities, the boost in global trade. and the need for effective supply chain solutions. As per a report by Mordor Intelligence, the…
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…
There are several ways for independent freight forwarders to strengthen their team, get new clients and expand their operations. Joining a freight forwarders network will surely help you globalize your company and obtain new projects. Nevertheless, enhancing your core team by recruiting new talents should also be a vital part of your expansion strategy. Independent…
In the last 10 years, the e-commerce industry has grown exponentially and giants like Amazon, Walmart, Alibaba, etc have ensured that customers get their required commodities with just a few taps on their phones. The growth of the e-commerce sector has allowed the logistics industry to branch out and diversify its operations. The e-commerce sector…
The Golden Week is a week-long Chinese national holiday when the entire country goes on holiday for one week. Following the Chinese National Day on October 1, there is a seven days celebration called the Golden Week festival when ceremonies and parades are held throughout the country. The freight forwarding industry in China and beyond…
Blockchain technology is enhancing the operations of the transportation and logistics industry making the companies in this sector more profitable and efficient. Contrary to what many people think, the use of blockchain isn’t restricted to cryptocurrencies. This groundbreaking technology is impacting every industry and the supply chain sector is no different. Blockchain provides a localized…
The transportation and logistics industry is quickly adapting to the changing needs of the pharmaceutical supply chain in the post Coronavirus phase. The pandemic taught a lesson to the freight forwarding companies specialized in handling pharma shipments. The industry has learned many new things about how to create and fortify its supply chain for the…
DSV Panalpina has just signed a contract to take over Agility Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) business. Two years back DSV acquired Panalpina a Switzerland-based transport and logistics company. The new merger is expected to create the third-largest player in the international logistics industry based on revenue share. Following the merger, Agility will come up as…
The impact of Brexit has been deeply felt by several industries since January 2021. It goes without saying that it will also affect the logistics industry in Europe and beyond. This is because of the high volume of cross-border trade between Britain and the rest of Europe. In this week’s blog, we will briefly discuss…