Digitization has greatly influenced every sector of the container shipping industry and naturally, the major seaports around the world have started automating their operations and transforming themselves into smart ports. Simply put, smart ports apply digital technology to boost their competitiveness and integrate with contemporary tech platforms. Smart ports are helping to facilitate a global…
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Month: November 2022
How packaging optimization can benefit the freight forwarding companies
The process of packing the cargo is a vital stage of the supply chain process that is carried out by the freight forwarding companies or the fulfillment centers. Proper packing ensures that the cargo reaches its consignee in its intact condition and optimizing the packaging process has several benefits for the entire supply chain. In…
How the launch of 5G will revolutionize the transportation and logistics industry
With the introduction of 5G mobile broadband in various cities around the globe, the transportation and logistics industry is all set to enhance its operational efficiency. 5G network will majorly boost the IoT (Internet of Things) communications while allowing for faster data speed, lower latency, and enhanced slicing. Moreover, with 5G the shipping process from…
Decarbonization Endeavours of the Container Shipping Industry
The container shipping industry which forms the backbone of the global economy is undergoing a significant change to cut down on its greenhouse gas emissions. Back in 2018, UN Maritime Organization set a target to reduce carbon emissions by at least half in the next 30 years. Decarbonization has become a top priority of global…
Lead generation and client acquisition strategies for freight forwarding companies
Lead generation and lead nurturing are very important strategies that can help small and mid-sized freight forwarding companies grow the scale of their operations. A lead can be defined as any person who shows interest in your service. However, generating leads for your freight forwarding company is not enough to gain you new clients. As…