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Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt

The Logistics of Logistics

Lionel van der Walt and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech, which is exactly what Raft.ai In the podcast interview, Lionel and Joe discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech. is a technology company that specializes in conversational AI and natural language processing.

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Freight Forwarder Names New MD

Logistics Business Magazine

Thomas Kuehn has joined independent freight forwarder Unsworth, as managing director of its UK business, with current managing director, Richard Hogg becoming chief executive officer of the Unsworth group , and Charles Hogg leading the company’s client solutions team as commercial director.

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Modern Freight Forwarding – A Comprehensive Guide

20Cube Logistics

Besides these, there is a high level of complexity and risk that goes with the role, as well as immense loads of paperwork and the need for meeting short deadlines. The rapid rate of technological change and faster access to a greater amount of data are resulting in a transformation of the freight forwarding process.

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Document Automation Best Practices for Freight Forwarders

RPA Labs

Managing modern shipping processes, especially shipping documentation , can be a challenge for freight forwarders in the best of times. By following recommended best practices, freight forwarders can enjoy much simpler and more efficient document workflows. How Document Automation Works for Freight Forwarders.

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Shypple launches freight forwarding platform for perishables

Logistics Business Magazine

In the perishables market, freight forwarding relies heavily on Excel spreadsheets, emails, phone calls and other error-prone methods of managing the supply chain. Shypple has added extra features to meet the needs of perishable shippers. The platform will be live in Q2 2022 and available to Shypple users.

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Precise, Comprehensive Data in Air Freight

Logistics Business Magazine

“Air freight forwarders should use this period to ensure that they can provide the airlines with the additional data required,” advises DAKOSY authorized officer Dirk Gladiator. This information can be submitted by the airline or – what is new – also directly by the freight forwarder.

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Freight Forwarders: The Important Link of a Supply Chain Logistics

20Cube Logistics

Today, the freight forwarders are not just about pushing your consignment from one international destination to another, but it is how they fill the transportation gap by adding the specialized expertise along with adding transparency and complete control. Freight forwarders hold the right certifications.