The Suez Canal of Egypt that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean allows for direct shipping between Europe and Asia. In the absence of this canal the ships would have required to go all the way round the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, resulting in a much longer voyage time. The world saw…
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…
Client satisfaction is one of the objectives that all businesses – especially logistics companies – need to take seriously. Independent freight forwarders need to give special attention to what their customers expect from them. Therefore, then, they will be able to come up with a company strategy in line with the client’s expectation. Their requirements…
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…
Presently, one major news making wave in the supply chain sector is the tremendous port congestion at the US west coast ports. This congestion is expected to last till the peak summer season, therefore, presenting a very difficult period that will continue till the start of the traditional peak season. Over sixty container vessels were…
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…
Even since the lockdown and the evolution of the work from home culture, companies across all sectors are on the lookout for new ways to keep their staff motivated. The work from home scenario is most likely to continue for another few months and meanwhile, the companies are trying to find solutions to boost employee…