The reputation and brand image of a logistics company or any company for that matter are entirely dependent on the customers. Just like any other sector, the transportation and logistics industry is constantly working towards creating a long-term mutually beneficial customer relationship. A sound relationship with the clients is critical for the long-term success of…
Drones or UAVs are the latest addition in the logistics sector that is expected to generate tremendous economic growth in the coming years. Companies like Matternet and Amazon have made it clear that drones will become the future of freight technology. Moreover, the pandemic has increased the demand for contactless deliveries. This is yet another…
One common objective of all logistics companies big or small is to move their shipment quickly and effectively at the lowest available cost. Road freight service providers no longer own a fleet of trucks that go to a handful of distribution centres and warehouses. Over the last few decades, the freight forwarding industry has become…
The International Air Transport Association is all ready to increase its profitability through its partnership with UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. UNCTAD partnership will have a positive effect on the international trade pattern. Moreover, it will also facilitate trade in developing nations and help to foster the growth of e-commerce. Keep…
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…