IoT or the Internet of Things has come up as a game-changer in the transportation and logistics industry. In the supply chain, the IoT can enable machine-to-machine connection that helps with a host of logistical processes. For instance, it enables shipments, containers, vehicles, loading equipment, and any other device and asset to communicate with each…
Several factors have once again put pressure on the supply chain in China. The Chinese authorities are implementing strict quarantine measures and lockdowns to prevent the spread of the Delta variant. This in turn has somewhat jeopardized the normal functioning of the air cargo industry. In today’s blog, we are going to talk about the…
Chicago has come up as a new point of congestion in the international supply chain. The traffic congestion in the commercial hub of the USA has sort of choked the transportation and logistics industry which is grappling with the influx of imports from Asia to the freight hub in the Midwest. The topic for today’s…
For centuries, beer has been one of the most favourite beverages of people from across the world. However, the journey of beer from the pastures to the pint is quite an interesting one. It involves a set of processes that brings the frothy cold beverage right on your table. Last Friday, on the 6th of…
In a time when digital transactions have become the order of the day, there are several instances of customers getting caught in some kind of scam or another. In the last five years, we have seen a rise in the number of frauds in the freight forwarding industry. Although there are many genuine logistics companies…
The recent crisis in the container shipping industry has resulted in a surge in new shipbuilding orders. The container shipping industry has been grappling with the problems of space shortage, blank sailings, and equipment shortage since the end of the first quarter of 2020. Moreover, the tremendous increase in consumer demand has also added to…
There is one thing that all meeting planners agree upon- connection building is a powerful factor that can be immensely advantageous for all businesses big or small. However, this year, several things came in the way of bringing the international freight forwarders in one time under the same roof. The health concerns and the international…
The present scenario in the sea freight shipping industry has posed a major problem for shippers. To begin with, the freight rates are high, and then there are the added problems of container shortage, port congestion, and high demand for space. As per a report by CNBC, “Shipping costs have skyrocketed as desperate companies wait…
The last one and half years have been extremely challenging for the transportation and logistics industry. Apart from the devastating effects of the pandemic through all sectors of the supply chain, the logistics industry also had to deal with the impact of Brexit. Furthermore, they had to contend with the port congestion and the blocking…
The World Logistics Passport is an initiative by the government of Dubai to encourage trade in the emerging markets. Countries from Asia, Central America, and Africa have started to join this new trading initiative with the objective of uniting the logistics pioneers and forge a partnership focused on boosting trade. Keep reading today’s post where…