This year has indeed been a very tough one for all of us because of the pandemic, the lockdown, and its repercussions on the economy. However, regardless of the special circumstances of 2020, The Cooperative Logistics Network has managed to accomplish most of our objectives and have continued to support our members in more than…
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The Cooperative Logistics Network surpasses 300 members!
The Cooperative Logistics Network has set a new coverage record by adding its 300th agent. One major factor contributing to this growth is the fact that all members have had to pass a rigorous selection process, so only forwarders of the highest standards are part of the network. “I am very excited about the sharp rise…
The importance of visibility in supply chain
Although visibility in supply chain is increasingly being seen as a crucial element behind the success of a logistics company a meager 6% of companies has yet managed to attain full supply chain visibility. These days most corporate houses are striving for transparency to avoid the steep consequences. To put it simply supply chain transparency…
Dangerous Goods Certification and why you need it
Hazardous cargo training can greatly contribute to the success of a logistics company since there is no dearth of industries that require the transportation of dangerous goods on a regular basis. Once you obtain the dangerous goods certification you will be able to move inflammable liquids, petrochemicals, toxic or infectious substances, firearms, flammable solids, explosives…
How to make the most out of a Network?
If you have recently joined a freight forwarders network – such as The Cooperative Logistics Network – and you would like to increase the business within the network, we advise you to keep in mind the below recommendations: Send out shipments for members within the network The easiest way of doing this is to have…
Over 130 freight forwarders met on the cloud at the First Virtual Meeting organized by The Cooperative Logistics Network
The conference comprised of around 4.200 one-to-one meetings among network members along with an online demonstration of the latest features of the Coop’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer The Cooperative Logistics Network has organized its First Online Conference on 4th -5th November 2020, giving the exclusive opportunity to more than 130 freight forwarders of getting together on…
The impact of Coronavirus on the Airfreight Industry
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, several flights both domestic and international have been cancelled the consequence of which is exorbitantly high air cargo rates while logistics professionals all around the world are trying to cope with the problem of shortage of space in the cargo flights. In this post, we are going to…
A few tips on building better professional relationships
Yearly meetings – like The Coop’s Annual Meetings – help freight forwarders nurture your relationship with your partners and lay the foundation for a profitable and sustainable business relationship. However, once you have successfully cemented the relationship with your business partners, you have to be mindful about maintaining those relations while making the most oyf…
All You Need to Know About the Latest Cold Chain Logistics Trends
The rapidly expanding industry of food and pharmaceuticals has led to very high demand for cold chain logistics service providers. There is an ever increasing number of trends that are making way for greater capacity for refrigeration in supply chain and the logistics industry is trying their best to keep pace and evolve to meet…
Coronavirus and its impact on the container shipping industry
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…