The Digital Maturity Model: how prepared are freight forwarders for the future?
Download your FREE copy of the whitepaper now The Digital Maturity Model was developed in collaboration with the Antwerp Management School. It is an easy-to-understand model which will guide your freight forwarding business in becoming future-proof 🚀 How will forwarders survive? Freight forwarders are the architects of transport because they are typically in charge of conducting trading activities […]
3 ways you are losing money in your supply chain
As a freight forwarder or shipper, your time is valuable. Your goal is to push the shipping quantity to as much as possible while putting off any fires that may arise. However, in the continuous effort to master your tasks, there may be little room left to think about improving your supply chain as a […]
What is the true ROI of supply chain visibility?
On November 18th, Smithfield Foods (one of the largest food-processing companies in the U.S.) and FourKites (a well-known supply chain visibility solution) co-organized a webinar titled “The real ROI of Supply Chain Visibility.” We admired their structured way of explaining the benefits and got inspired by their interesting discussion. However, we felt that an important […]
Dockflow x Freightos: how to prevent exorbitant demurrage & detention charges during COVID-19
In this guest post on the Freightos blog, we share our insights on the recent increase in demurrage and detention charges, and how digital cargo tracking platforms can help avoid or manage them. Forwarders, shippers, and importers have long complained about unreasonable demurrage & detention charges. However, the issue has ballooned in recent months as the […]
How you can reduce cargo damage in container shipping
In maritime container shipping, multiple parties handle cargo, creating unique challenges around communication and accountability. This post explores common causes of cargo damage and practical tips for minimizing risks, from proper container stuffing to advanced tracking solutions. Common causes In overseas maritime container shipping, there are many different parties involved. A great advantage of this […]
Logistics is facing a time bomb skills deficit – Here’s How to Attract Young Talent
The logistics sector is facing a multitude of challenges amidst a rapidly changing landscape – including a logistics skills deficit – and it could substantially impact your bottom line. In the UK, only 9% of the workforce is younger than 25, whilst 45% are more than 45 years old. With so few young people entering […]
Comments: “Freight forwarding as a standalone business will be virtually extinct”
“Freight forwarding as a standalone business will be virtually extinct” The McKinsey 2067 outlook for the Container Shipping business continues: “[This because] digital interactions will have reduced the need for intermediaries to manage logistics services for multiple participants in the value chain.” [1] Seems like a bold prediction. With more complex supply chain networks, the […]