In the always evolving and regulated landscape of logistics and supply chain management, freight forwarders are continually challenged by the need to adapt to regulatory changes. The European Union (EU) has recently introduced several significant regulations aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and tightening control over international trade. In this article, we try to describe the […]
Overview of Current Trends and Their Impact The freight forwarding industry is experiencing significant changes, particularly with the adoption of weekly contract changes by carriers. The need for greater flexibility and responsiveness to market fluctuations drives this shift. As freight rates and capacity continue to be volatile, although shippers want more reliability on freight rates […]
Cargofive raises €2.5M to accelerate Digital Transformation in Freight Forwarding
The Red Sea, a crucial maritime route, has been a focal point of geopolitical tensions, impacting global shipping and logistics operations. The conflict has led to increased security concerns, rerouting of cargo, and potential delays. However, in an unexpected twist, these disruptions have somewhat alleviated the usual congestion faced during the Lunar New Year period in key Asian ports. This situation, while easing certain pressures, has introduced new variables that freight forwarders must navigate.
In a transformative move reshaping the maritime logistics landscape, the newly formed Gemini Cooperation, a strategic alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, starting in February of 2025, signifies the dawn of a new era in maritime alliances.
Learn about how nearshoring is about to change the freight forwarder business model in the short and long term.
Cargofive Raises €1.8M in Funding Round to Accelerate the Digital Transformation of Freight Forwarders
According to the World Shipping Council, the main shipping route across the world is Asia – North America. China and the United States are the main exporter and importer respectively, so they play main roles in terms of shipments movement in global maritime trade. But, with the current commercial tension between them, how is the […]
The world’s top carrier, Maersk, is investing in the German digital freight forwarder FreightHub. They are looking forward to improving the supply chain management and the customer experience in freights industry. This is an important step for digital transformation in logistics and it probably won’t be the only joint we’ll be seeing around, so traditional […]
© 2025 Cargofive, All Rights Reserved.
