On 1st January 2021, the implementation of the African Continent Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has finally allowed the African nations to officially commence trade under a new free trade area across the continent. The AfCFTA has created the largest free market in the world by connecting 1.3 billion people from 55 nations with a total…
The transportation and logistics industry is constantly evolving. The supply chain industry is no longer limited to PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, phones, and emails. Moreover, because of the technological innovations this industry has undergone substantial changes that has created a reliance on a multi functional team. Professionals in this industry need to have several skills to…
There are a number of certifications that can greatly boost the credentials of freight forwarders. Regardless of whether you are a newcomer in this sector or a veteran forwarder with years of experience, obtaining one or more of this prestigious accreditation will help get a formidable presence in the international logistics sector. In this post,…
Ramadan is about to come, this year the Ramadan starts from 13th April and ends on 12th May. That is why, international shipping companies that offer services in Islamic nations of the Middle East and Africa face considerable work pressure during this time. This period is going to be one of the busiest periods for…
The blockage of the Suez Canal in Egypt is a cause of concern for the for the oil and sea cargo shipping industry. The cargo ship Ever Given which was plying on the canal got stuck sideways. This was mainly due to a dust storm on Tuesday which deviated the hull of the vessel. Since then,…
The maritime transportation sector is presently faced with unforeseen challenges relating to port congestion. This has subsequently caused massive vessel delays all around the world. Starting from the Port of Singapore to the US West Coast ports, several ports worldwide are suffering delays. This in turn has affected the costs at every level of the…
Nowadays, many small and mid-sized forwarders are considering the benefits of becoming IATA Cargo Agents. This is because this global certification can help to promote the credibility of your company. In this post, we will talk about all this and what logistics companies need. First of all, who can apply for it? Any logistics company…
At the moment, the supply chain industry is grappling with the menace of a tremendous shortage of 40 foot containers. Apart from the entrepreneurs in the logistics sector, the manufacturers, trading companies, and retail businesses are also trying to cope with the problem of the massive container crisis in the last quarter of 2020. In…
xChange will organized free webinar on Container Availability Index to be held on 4th March 2021 from 11:30- 12:00 PM CET. Get to know more about the Container Availability Index The Container Availability Index (CAx) reviews the inwar and outward bound containers from the ocean ports weekly, taking into account and following the route of…
A large number of warehouses are gradually embracing robotics technology and according to a report by Markets and Markets, the market of warehouse robotics will reach a whopping $4.4 billion by 2022. Technological innovations such as IoT, and AI has been integrated with robotics technology to bring about effective automation in the warehouses. The use…