Instant quotes finally arrived in the maritime sector and they’ve revolutionized it. They simplify our pricing processes significantly and luckily carriers noticed it. But, which shipping companies currently offer digital rates? Digital rates and instant quotes are now part of the new normal in the maritime industry. This new quoting process promises a wide range […]
The processes in the supply chain are becoming more and more complex as a result of clients’ demands. Today more than ever, keeping a high level of efficiency is a challenge for those who are in charge of the logistics processes management. But, how can this be achieved? A logistics manager has plenty of […]
Transforming the paradigms of this industry requires a lot of creativity, a strong vision, and careful observation. Changes are necessary and even more in international logistics where everything moves fast. So, how can we achieve a true transformation? Being a disruptor in logistics could be quite difficult, and even more, if we take into account […]
Meeting market demands is an altogether effort with all parties involved in the maritime industry. The “smart industry” promises an easy and low-cost effort, incorporating technology and innovation. What is this new maritime industry? The maritime industry 4.0 is part of the fourth industrial revolution, where technology, innovation, and use of data converge. Unlike its […]
The digitization and digital freight forwarders are knocking our door. They’re rewriting the industry paradigms and they were dared to do it because they’ve noticed plenty of benefits. So, what are those benefits? Digital freight forwarders have stimulated the debates in the industry and even more when successful stories are all over the logistics news. […]
All the maritime industry has been reached by technology, whether it is a big or a small business. Less and less companies will still use spreadsheets, faxes or negotiating only through phone calls. And here is our opportunity: the progress in the industry. What should we have in mind now? Freight forwarders digitization is becoming […]
The changes in maritime transportation have been accelerated due to the digitization of its processes and new tools used in international operations. In this case, using the electronic Bill of Lading becomes more and more relevant, and its benefits should be considered. The debates around the electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L) are becoming loud in […]
The increasing growth of international trade in China makes this country an attractive destination for fundings and especially in the freight sector. Constant innovation, the huge increase in infrastructure for logistics, and human talent development have caught our eye. In a competitive environment such as the logistics industry, China decided to take a differentiating step. […]
Finding solutions that adapt to the changing context of international logistics became a task for those involved in it. They are necessary if you want to survive in such a competitive environment and if you want to respond to customers requests in a timely manner. E-forwarding is postulated as one of those solutions, but what […]
Traditional freight forwarders that have not yet taken the step towards digitization, have in front of them a big challenge: to demonstrate how far they can go without it. It is true that not all digital players in the industry can brag about the infrastructure and knowledge of the maritime industry as the traditional […]