The global shipping industry experienced a year like no other in 2020. The pandemic sent shockwaves around the globe that had severe effects on world trade. Lockdowns and COVID restrictions caused manufacturing to halt in virtually every country, leading to the...
In the world of eCommerce, international shipping is becoming a more important focus for businesses. Online sales continue to grow at an astonishing rate, with the average value of an online order now significantly higher than a domestic one. The average value for...
The Coronavirus pandemic has affected every industry across the globe, including the logistics sector. A rise in online shopping, border closures, increased safety checks, and shopfronts closing have altered how the logistics industry functions. Most emerging trends...
The ocean freight industry is currently experiencing a global shortage. This is a unique problem that has come about due to unforeseen circumstances relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The lack of containers is not only a singular problem. It has a trickle-down effect...
The terms logistics and supply chain management are often used interchangeably. While either term can be used sometimes to describe the other, they are essentially different processes; the core functions of each activity are not the same. In simple terms, logistics is...
