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Editor’s Choice: Air Freight Forwarders Must Increase Air Cargo Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. A driving factor is the lack of air cargo visibility. Airports, carriers, ground handlers, and logistics companies all have varying degrees of air cargo technology infrastructure.

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Shipping Industry News

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Determining the current state of shipping industry news is similar to looking into a Magic 8 Ball – when you shake it and the water settles, the message says, “Future Remains Uncertain.” Shipping Industry News: The Good. The good news is that the shipping industry is doing better than expected.

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US logistics industry needs a unified data stream to boost cargo velocity

Supply Chain and Logistics

This article quotes Carl Bentzel, an FMC commissioner, who says that there is increased concentration of the ocean shipping business, from no carrier having more than 4%, to around 10 carriers, half of whom have 12-20% each. Many supply chain … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution

The Logistics of Logistics

10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Original Article: 10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution. Every industry has dealt with the fallout or repercussions caused by COVID-19 -related disruptions to the supply chain.

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How cargo survey for refrigerated and frozen cargoes works

Shipping and Freight Resource

Cargo that must be loaded, maintained and or carried at a particular temperature for it to arrive its destination without deterioration is classified under refrigerated cargoes. The quality of every perishable cargo is a function of temperature and time (depends on maintaining suitable storage conditions during the voyage).

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Cargo Chat: BlueGrace Execs Talk Nearshoring

Blue Grace Logistics

” Air Cargo Next recently chatted with two executives from Tampa, Fla. . ” Air Cargo Next recently chatted with two executives from Tampa, Fla.-based Air Cargo Next: Why are we seeing this current increase in nearshoring? ” Air Cargo Next: What other benefits does nearshoring bring? trillion economy.

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Shipping Industry News

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Determining the current state of shipping industry news is similar to looking into a Magic 8 Ball – when you shake it and the water settles, the message says, “Future Remains Uncertain.” Shipping Industry News: The Good Let’s start this update on the most positive note.