The year 2022 started against the background of market volatility. As per a report from Clive Data Services, in January 2022 the air freight shipping industry recorded just a 0.1% increase in air cargo volumes compared to the same time last year. Nevertheless, this volume was at par with the pre-pandemic level with a 0.2%…
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Month: March 2022
How lifelong learning can help you with career enhancement
Lifelong learning can give you a competitive edge irrespective of the job sector. However, in a complex industry like transportation and logistics, continuous training is not just important, it is imperative. Not only will it enhance your career, but it will also enable you to grow and sharpen your professional skills, expertise, and abilities. Additionally, …
A Brief Introduction to Shipper Owned Containers for Freight Forwarding Industry
The freight forwarding industry is becoming increasingly aware of the various advantages of SOC containers as more and more companies are starting to use them. To quote the Christian Roeloffs, the Container xChange CEO, “The rise in awareness for SOCs shows that industry participants are responding to the supply-chain pressures by diversifying their sourcing strategy.”…
The challenges of shipping fresh produce
The logistics of moving fresh produce is a complicated one that demands seamless and simultaneous functioning of the entire supply chain so as to ensure that the cargo reaches its destination in perfect condition. Fresh produce logistics takes into consideration many factors such as temperature, humidity, package selection, etc. to ensure the freshness of the…
Top 10 busiest ports in the world
The sea freight shipping industry counts on more than 800 active ports on the planet. Manufacturers, retailers, buyers, and suppliers across all sectors depend on ocean freight shipping services for importing and exporting shipments. As per World Shipping Council, over 6000 container ships ply the seas everyday moving around 226 million containers per year. The…