Air Freight Air freight, also known as air cargo, is the transportation of goods and products via aeroplane. This method of transportation is considered one of the fastest and most efficient ways to move goods across the globe. TYPES OF AIR FREIGHT There are several types of air freight, including: Air Cargo: This is the...
The history of Containers: Explained Outside of the logistics sector, many individuals don’t consider shipping containers that deliver items to shops. It might be difficult to understand how challenging it was to transport goods around the world before the development of the basic shipping container. Fortunately, several developments continue to advance the transportation and logistics...
Let’s face it, logistics comes with complexity, especially if you are a beginner or do not hail from that space. It has the potential to make or break your business. If done right, you can have a great profit margin and even better customer delight. Therefore, doing it right at all times is a necessity,...
According to IATA, one-third of all international trade value is transported by air, accounting for $6.8 trillion of goods annually. When it comes to transport, there are many reasons why air transport is the preferred one over roads and oceans, one of them is speed. In addition, some of the main advantages include the opportunity...
On March 23, 2021, a Panamanian-flagged container ship, named Ever Given, 200 feet wide and 1,300 feet long, carrying 18,300 containers, blocked the Suez Canal causing a worldwide shipping crisis. The ship easily took up the width of the canal. It caused a massive marine traffic jam at the world’s most vital shipping route. Ever...
Almost all industries including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, FMCG, etc. involve the transportation of goods, from one place to another, round the clock. Logistics plays a significant role in facilitating this transport. Logistics include many steps and each step needs to be efficient and cost-effective for any business to prosper, endure, and thrive in a cutthroat...
