A properly planned and executed email marketing strategy can be a very helpful way for independent freight forwarders to generate leads and convert prospective clients into returning ones. Email marketing can allow logistics companies to reach a large group of people while customizing the email content according to the needs and wants of the individual…
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How logistics companies should deal with inflation in 2023
Inflation made a comeback in 2022 and consumers all around the world had to deal with price hikes the like of which were never seen before. Following decades of relative calm, the cost of commodities in the US has spiked to the level that was last seen during the great inflation of the 70s and…

The Evolving role of Freight Forwarders in the Age of Digitization
The transportation and logistics industry is finally waking up to the call of digitization. The freight forwarding industry is presently undergoing a major change in their business models keeping in line with the new market trends and customer demands. However, digital transformation doesn’t simply entails the creation of an IT team and investments on new…

The importance of accounting reports for independent freight forwarders
Small business owners often make use of accounting reports to track financial data and keep score. They provide valuable insights into the financial health of a company. They also help the companies to systematize vital business transactions, monitor invoices and check into the legal matters. Independent freight forwarders who don’t track the financial info run…

Creation of the Supply Chains for the Covid-19 Vaccine
As the hunt for the Coronavirus vaccine gains momentum, considerable emphasis is being placed on the numerous challenges of shipping the vaccine The world’s hope of getting out of this global pandemic rests on the speedy discovery of a vaccine that will stop or slow the spread of this menacing virus. Pharmaceutical companies in 150…

Why independent freight forwarders need a strong social media presence?
Apart from having a fully functional and user-friendly website, independent freight forwarders also need to expand their online outreach via various social media platforms. Social media websites like Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter are absolutely crucial for maintaining your competitive edge and for making the most of every marketing opportunity. According to one study, almost 90%…

Impact of e-commerce on the freight forwarding industry
The advent of e-commerce has irrevocably changed the world of supply chain making the freight forwarding industry more dynamic, synchronized, and technology-dependent than ever before. In today’s post, we are going to discuss how e-commerce has impacted the freight forwarding industry. The distance between freight forwarding service providers & end-users: Talking from a financial perspective,…

COVID-19 and its impact on the air freight shipping industry
The grounding of numerous passenger flights all over the world in an attempt to contain the spread of the COVID-19 has led to the skyrocketing of airfreight rates and supply chain professionals are trying their best to book the limited space on cargo flights. In today’s post, we are going to take a quick look…

The era of smart containers is here
Containerised shipping amounts to more than $4 trillion industry with around 130 million containers being used for sending out various shipments. It goes without saying that smart containers – those that include sensors and are capable of real-time tracking of the movement and location of the cargo – have come up as one of the…