The Supreme Court Killed Trump’s Tariffs: Here’s What Freight Forwarders Need to Do Next
Stream the Podcast on your favorite Platforms: The largest U.S. trade tax increase in thirty years was struck down overnight. Within hours, a new tariff replaced it. For European freight forwarders, the legal ground shifted, but the operational pressure didn’t. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court did something unprecedented in modern American trade history: it […]
The Hurry Up And Wait Syndrome: Maritime Logistics’ Most Expensive Bad Habit
The “Hurry Up and Wait” (HUAW) syndrome is the maritime equivalent of speeding to a red light. It’s an efficiency killer that costs the industry billions in fuel and carbon penalties every year. It is the systemic pattern of vessels burning excess fuel to reach port as fast as possible, only to sit at anchor […]
Falling Freight Rates, Rising Urgency for Supply Chain Visibility
This peak season is anything but ordinary. Despite robust shipping demand, ocean freight rates on the main East-West trade lanes are plummeting. On the Transpacific, spot rates surged above $6,000/FEU to the U.S. West Coast in June, only to collapse to ~$1,700–2,300/FEU by mid-August. Rates to the East Coast dropped to ~$2,700–3,400/FEU. Similarly, Asia–Europe spot […]
Meet Dockflow at the Transport Logistic Exhibition in Munich
Join us for innovation, conversations, and a chance to win brand new AirPods! From 3 to 5 June, Dockflow will be exhibiting at the Transport Logistic Exhibition in Munich, the world’s premier event for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management. As a leading player in maritime logistics enablement, we’re excited to connect with industry […]
CSRD Timeline and Deadlines for Freight Forwarding: Everything You Need to Know
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is reshaping sustainability reporting for freight forwarders operating within the European Union. As regulatory requirements tighten, companies must understand the CSRD timeline, reporting deadlines, and compliance processes. This directive mandates greater transparency in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, requiring freight forwarders to integrate structured sustainability data into their […]
Scope 3 Emissions in Ocean Shipping: Measurement Techniques and Mitigation Strategies
Scope 3 emissions in ocean shipping represent a significant portion of the maritime industry’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These indirect emissions occur across the entire supply chain. It encompasses activities such as upstream and downstream transportation, purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and waste generated in operations. Given the increasing focus on […]
What is the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and Why It Matters?
Understanding the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) Overview of the SFDR The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is a cornerstone of the European Union’s strategy to promote transparency and accountability in sustainable investments. Introduced as part of the EU’s Sustainable Finance Action Plan, the SFDR aims to clarify how financial market participants incorporate sustainability risks […]
Resilient Supply Chains: Navigating 2024 with Confidence
Download your FREE copy of the whitepaper now The Guide to Resilient Supply Chain Networks for 2024 was developed in collaboration with the KdG University of Applied Sciences. In an era marked by rapid changes and uncertainties, building resilient supply chain networks is crucial for the success of your businesses. Dockflow’s latest whitepaper, “A Guide to Resilient […]
Europe’s first end-to-end cargo LoRaWAN based cargo temperature monitoring service launched through collaboration by Port of Antwerp, Foodcareplus, Dockflow, and TrakAssure
The Port of Antwerp, Europe’s second-largest container hub, in collaboration with, Foodcareplus an integrated international logistics provider offering specialty services in the food transportation industry, Dockflow, the world’s first integrated logistics enablement platform offering container visibility, and TrakAssure, a leading provider of cargo monitoring solutions based on the ever-growing global LoRaWAN IoT network, have announced a […]
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 […]
