How to Streamline Ocean Freight Quotes in 5 Steps
Manual processes for ocean freight quotes can lead to delays, errors, and high costs. Here’s how to simplify and speed […]
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Best Practices for Managing & Negotiating with Shipping Carriers in 2025
In the freight forwarding business, negotiating rates and securing contracts with ocean carriers are critical tasks. The complexity of these
Navigating Weekly Contract Changes: Why freight rates changing so fast you can’t keep up?
Overview of Current Trends and Their Impact The freight forwarding industry is experiencing significant changes, particularly with the adoption of
From Red Sea Conflict to Lunar New Year: How Cargofive Optimizes Freight Forwarding Strategies
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.
Navigating the Waters of Change: How Gemini Cooperation is Redefining Maritime Logistics
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.
Nearshoring and it’s impact on the freight forwarding business
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
Cargofive Raises €1.8M in Funding Round to Accelerate the Digital Transformation of Freight Forwarders
Leveraging Cross-Border E-commerce Growth: Opportunities for Freight Forwarders
Cross-border e-commerce has exploded in recent years, as consumers around the world increasingly turn to online shopping to purchase goods
The Chinese New Year and The Logistics Challenge It Brings
Origins of The Celebration and Its Implication for The Global Economy The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring
Spot Rates & Forecast 2023: Natural Selection in The Logistics Industry
A look at the past Spot rates unpredictability made carriers took advantage of market conditions and supply shortages for the