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The Top Challenges Facing the Freight Forwarding Industry

RPA Labs

There have been significantly more mergers and acquisitions in recent years in freight forwarding, including “TFI International’s $800-million acquisition of UPS Freight; Uber Freight’s $2.25-billion Increasing Competition in Freight Forwarding. billion purchase of Transplace; DP World’s $1.2-billion

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A Guide to Efficient and Reliable Air Freight Forwarding

Dedola Global Logistics

Air freight forwarding emerges as a key player in this scenario, offering speed and reliability that can significantly impact business operations. However, it’s important to choose the right service provider, as not all freight forwarders are created equal.

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Top Trends in Freight Forwarder Digitization

Freightos

The transformation of a tech giant and the freight industry’s current process of digitization share some key principles: whether selling AI tools and consulting or freight, the ability to adopt new technologies by listening to what customers want can be key to any transformation. Neither are freight forwarders. .

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The Red Sea Crisis: Opportunities and Risks for Freight Forwarders

MTS Logistics

During the Red Sea crisis situation, many freight forwarders are going through difficult situations. But, at the same time, some freight forwarders are enjoying the additional business. The Red Sea Crisis is having a mixed impact on the profitability of freight forwarders due to various reasons.

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2023’s Freight Forwarding and Project Cargo: The Big Shifts We’re Buzzing About!

MTS Logistics

The freight forwarding and project cargo sectors, always at the heart of global commerce, are adapting and evolving. Drawing from industry insights and the pulse of current trends, let’s explore the intricate tapestry of what the remainder of the year and beyond might unfold.

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The Next Era of Freight Forwarding: The Changing Role of NVOCCs in Post-Pandemic Shipping

MTS Logistics

But Covid pushed the industry to its limits. Before Covid, freight rates were stable and shipping capacity was reliable, with 70% of ships arriving on time. Below are some of the advantages of working with a freight forwarder and NVOCC. This is better addressed with NVOCCs in general.

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Red Flags Associated with Emailed Unbelievably Low Rates: The Lure and Consequences in Freight Forwarding

Dedola Global Logistics

However, these temptingly low offers can be a trap laid by some freight forwarders, a siren song leading companies into hidden pitfalls. The stark reality is that these bargain rates can hide a multitude of costs, the most critical being the risk of shipment delays, known in industry parlance as “rollings.”