The logistics industry employs around 450 million people all around the world but sadly even after providing indispensable services they have never managed to come to the limelight and a vast majority of us are indifferent to the importance of the work they are doing on a daily basis. Nonetheless, these days the significant role…
The customs clearance procedure is undoubtedly one of the most complicated and often intimidating aspects of global freight shipping and small and mid-sized businesses have to devote a lot of attention towards executing this process successfully. No matter if you are hiring the services of a customs broker or want to go at it yourself,…
The COVID-19 pandemic which has gripped almost every country of the world has gravely affected the global economy while the disruption in trade and supply resulting from the severe lockdown measures has put further pressure on the already debilitated economic situation. Nevertheless, on the brighter side we can be certain of one thing- the pandemic…
With the objective of providing all the members with bespoke solutions, The Cooperative Logistics Network has recently launched an online brochure which can be personalized by them. This new brochure will enhance the corporate image of our agents and change the way in which their customers and partners perceive their company and your services. It…
The quick spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the container shipping industry. This industry which was already debilitated by the trade war has received yet another blow and is currently reeling under the impact of the pandemic. In today’s post, we are going to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on…
The term sales productivity implies the maximization of your sales with minimal expenditure in terms of funds, time, and effort. The economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has added to the pressure on the sales team of logistics companies which are now on the lookout for new ways to get new projects and increase…
From The COOP, we are glad to announce a new collaboration with Container xChange. Enabling all of our members to directly access to their services throughout the members area. To check how it works, please get in touch via network@container-xchange.com or directly schedule a demo Container xChange helps forwarders get access to a 3rd party container…
The stevedores at the Port of Lisbon and the Port of Setubal have extended their call for strike which has been continuing since 9th of March to protest over issues related to docked pay. The purpose of the strike which has been going on intermittently since February 2020 is to force the authorities to intervene…
Over the last few decades, the competitive environment within the supply chain industry has remained intact with a minority of multinationals in control of the major chunk of market share. Small and mid-sized logistics companies definitely need to adopt a few effective market strategies to survive the competition and safeguard their market niche against the…
The Coronavirus outbreak has hard hit the international trade and investments have considerably diminished in the first quarter of 2020 while the effects of the pandemic are expected to continue in the months to come. The current supply chain scenario A survey by the Institute For Supply Chain Management states that a whopping 75% of…