Here is the blunt truth about Port Sudan: it is fighting to become a bigger player in regional trade while the country behind it remains at war. That is not a footnote to skip past. It is the story. And for forwarders paying attention, it is exactly why this port deserves a serious look right…
Most freight forwarders already have a LinkedIn page. Far fewer are using it to actually generate business. The page exists, a few company updates go out each month, and that’s where it ends. Meanwhile, the procurement managers and supply chain leads who make forwarding decisions scroll that same platform every day, forming opinions about whom…
Indonesia’s logistics costs have long been a drag on competitiveness, and the government knows it. That’s why a quiet but significant shift is underway along the Jakarta-Semarang-Surabaya corridor, one that forwarders operating in this market cannot afford to ignore. If you’re moving cargo through Java and still thinking in terms of isolated ports rather than…
The Suez Canal return everyone in ocean freight has been waiting for is finally underway, but calling it a full comeback would be premature. CMA CGM committed early and has stuck with it. Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, sailing together under their Gemini Cooperation, tried once in February, pulled back when fighting broke out between the US…
Forwarders who ignore Chengdu Europe rail freight are leaving margin and market share on the table. As Western China cements its position as a manufacturing powerhouse, the rail corridor connecting Chengdu to major European hubs has moved from a niche alternative to a mainstream shipping option that savvy forwarders are building entire client strategies around….
Stockholm freight forwarders are operating in a market that looks very different from even two years ago. The global freight forwarding industry is consolidating at the top, with DSV’s acquisition of DB Schenker creating the largest freight forwarder in the world by several measures. For independent Stockholm freight forwarders, this shift is not a threat…
A factory in Vietnam ships electronics components to a buyer in Poland. A freight forwarder in Singapore arranges the booking, issues the documentation, and manages the carrier relationship from start to finish. Yet that forwarder’s own country never touches the cargo. No port call in Singapore. No customs entry in Singapore. The shipment moves entirely…
For decades, Shanghai has been the undisputed face of China’s export economy. As the world’s busiest container port, it has become synonymous with international trade, handling more than 50 million TEUs annually and serving as a gateway for millions of shipments destined for every corner of the globe. Yet China’s logistics landscape is evolving, and…
The global supply chain has never been more visible. From pandemic disruptions and geopolitical tensions to the rapid rise of e-commerce, logistics has become a topic of everyday conversation. Yet, despite its critical role in keeping the world moving, logistics careers continue to struggle for attention among young professionals. Ask a university graduate about their…
For decades, businesses pursued one overriding objective: efficiency. Lean inventories, tightly synchronized production schedules, and just-in-time (JIT) logistics became the blueprint for reducing costs and maximizing profitability. By receiving goods only when needed, companies could minimize storage costs and free up capital for other investments. However, the last few years have exposed the vulnerabilities of…