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The unexpected warming of the eastern Pacific Ocean, commonly known as the El Niño phenomenon, has joined the constantly increasing list of climate-induced weather events disrupting the global ocean freight shipping industry. Experts in maritime analysis suggest that the emergence of El Niño, a naturally occurring phenomenon that typically recurs every two to seven years,…

  According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global air cargo volumes are projected to decline by 4 per cent in 2023 compared to the previous year. This downward trend which is attributed to the challenging economic conditions prevailing worldwide can be a problem for air freight forwarders. IATA’s latest forecast, released on Wednesday,…

In today’s article, we have made a compilation of the top news from the transportation and logistics industry to keep you informed about the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the sector. This knowledge can help you stay ahead of the competition, be updated with the latest trends, and identify potential risks and take proactive…

The cost of fuel which has been on the rise even since the Russia-Ukraine war has now become an ever-growing headache for the freight forwarding industry. The supply chain sector is closely interlinked with the fuel industry as practically all commodities’ supply chain is impacted by it. No matter if the product is moving from…

On the 5th of June 2022, a fire broke out at the container terminal close to Chittagong port causing unprecedented loss of lives and property. According to senior port officials, there has been almost 50 fatalities and numerous injuries. While the loss of lives and properties is the biggest tragedy in the shipping industry this…

The container shipping industry is preparing for renewed chaos, disruption, congestion, and backlogs as Shanghai restarts its manufacturing and supply chain operations after two months of strict lockdown. A recent survey by Container xChange suggests that this year’s summer peak season cargo surge will be even more chaotic for global supply chains than the 2021…

The Digital twin (DT) technology which has made its way into several sectors is increasingly finding a place in the freight forwarding industry alongside Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence. The recent launch of Google’s Supply Chain Twin – a cloud-based solution that allows companies to create a digital twin- has finally heralded the full-fledged adoption of…

The extended lockdown in Shanghai- the commercial capital of China as well as the site of the world’s largest port, has spelled out a supply chain disaster that is impacting almost every country around the world. China’s strict Covid policies is not only resulting in supply chain nightmares but also leading to inflation. After Shenzhen…

Currently, the supply chain industry in the US is facing a massive disruption because of the shortage of truck drivers. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, over 6% of truck drivers quit their job and presently this industry requires at least 80,000 new drivers. According to the American Trucking Association, the road freight…

The new import procedures to Egypt are causing some confusion in the freight forwarding industry. In today’s blog, we have talked about the new ACID procedures for import shipments in Egypt and what foreign exporters need to do before shipping to Egypt. Wassim Magdy, the Managing Director of MGL Cargo Services, Conqueror Cairo, has provided…