The logistics and freight forwarding industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and the need for greater efficiency which in turn is encouraging traditional freight forwarders to embrace digital freight forwarding. One of the most significant shifts in this transformation is the move towards paperless documents. This blog will explore how the adoption of…
Summer presents unique challenges for the logistics industry and the situation has become all the more threatening because of the heatwave conditions in a large number of countries. High temperatures, increased road traffic, and potential weather disruptions can affect the safety and efficiency of road freight operations. For logistics companies, logistics companies must implement comprehensive…
The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 7th Annual Meeting, which brought together over 200 freight forwarders from around the world in Bali, has successfully concluded. With the freight forwarders conference behind us, it’s now crucial to develop an effective follow-up plan to initiate work on upcoming projects. The key to expanding operations lies in engaging in one-on-one…
Chocolate, a universal indulgence, transcends borders and cultures. This richly flavored delight has fostered a global love affair, resulting in a multi-billion-dollar industry. Major brands play a pivotal role by shipping popular chocolate products worldwide. Nevertheless, the transportation and logistics of chocolates demand meticulous attention to storage temperature and humidity levels to guarantee that these…
The transportation and logistics sector presently contributes to 24% of global net emissions, with this percentage steadily climbing due to increasing global commodity demand. Consequently, freight forwarding companies are engaged in fierce competition to embrace more sustainable practices, spurred by the rising need for eco-friendly logistics solutions. These forwarders are endeavoring to match the sustainability…
Being a vast continental nation and an emerging economic force, Brazil has committed significant investments in the expansion of its transportation and logistics infrastructures. The country’s logistics matrix, shaped by industrialization policies in the sixties, heavily relies on highways. During that era, Brazil transitioned from railways to highways. However, the challenges of maintaining, expanding, and…
The triumph of an independent freight forwarder is intricately woven with the art of fostering productive collaborations and robust relationships within the freight forwarding network. The key to achieving a prominent international presence lies in the building and solidifying of connections with logistics partners. Membership in The Cooperative Logistics Network emerges as a unique gateway,…
The current contribution of the transportation and logistics sector to global net emissions stands at 24%, with a continual rise driven by increasing global commodity demand. Consequently, the freight forwarding companies are engaged in intense competition to embrace more sustainable practices, responding to the escalating need for environmentally friendly logistics solutions. These independent players are…
“Global logistics is responsible for up to 11% of the world’s carbon emissions but, unlike other industries, it’s been slow to embrace sustainability”. This week, we had the opportunity to have a chat with Mr. David de Picciotto, CEO & Founder of Pledge- a carbon emission visibility platform, for the freight forwarding industry. In this…
As the freight forwarding industry evolves into one of the most lucrative global sectors, independent freight forwarders are increasingly facing incidents of fraudulent activities within the shipping and freight domain. Moreover, the shift towards increased reliance on online interactions, particularly accelerated by the pandemic, has made it challenging to verify the legitimacy of certain operations….