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Cold chain logistics in 2021: an overview

It is safe to say that the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives. For what seemed forever, the whole world was under lockdown. There was no way that this wouldn’t impact shipping and logistics companies alongside everything else. Cold chain logistics have been severely impacted, because of the delays and port congestions. But the economy…

3 disruptions that affected supply chain in 2021

This year was very uncertain and unpredictable in many fields. Specific events were disruptions that affected supply chain in 2021. That represents a long-term danger for businesses, especially in our highly globalized age, when organizations often have big and complex chains. In order to have resilient supply chains, companies need to focus on preparing for…

Air cargo challenges in 2022: what to expect

A new year has started and new year’s resolutions have been made. They bring many challenges for everyone, especially for the business industry. And, cargo industry is not an exception. The past few years have been challenging for the cargo industry, especially the air cargo industry. Due to the pandemic, increase in demand, and port…

How to survive a complicated moving day

There is no doubt about it: moving day can throw you off your balance. One of the most stressful feelings is discovering what can go wrong on the very day of the move. Luckily, this all can be avoided. With the right mindset and the right organizing skills, every situation can be held under control.…

Benefits of sharing a shipping container

If you are thinking about moving soon, you need to think about how to relocate all your belongings. Especially if you are moving overseas. You want to bring all your important things with you, but you don’t have enough to fill a full container. This is where the benefits of sharing a shipping container come…

The basics of bulky goods logistics

Nowadays, there’s a huge demand for shipping heavy and bulky items such as vehicles, for example. This demand is a product of e-commerce expansion year over year, especially since the pandemic. Shipping and logistics companies have a lot of work to do. However, bulky items are not easily transportable from one place to another. There’s…

Moving into an apartment: 3 things to know

If you finally have found an ideal home, it is time to think about the moving process. In case this is your first time moving into an apartment, you will be so excited and happy. However, there will be a lot of tasks to do to make your transition smooth. So, before you prepare, pack,…

How to decide which furniture you should leave behind when moving

Sometimes when we move we need to leave some of our belongings behind. More often than not, those belongings include our furniture. It can be difficult to determine which furniture you should leave behind when moving. This is totally understandable, as furniture generally isn’t cheap. You don’t want to leave something that you actually want…

Reasons why shippers will rely more on air transport in 2022

Air transport is crucial for supporting the global trade system. Trillions of euros worth of goods are shipped via air yearly. Air transport is the best transport option for both high-value and low-volume shipments. But are there any other reasons shipping and logistics companies will be using air freight over other methods of shipments? Read…

Supply chain lessons learned during the pandemic

The time has come to reflect and learn from the repercussions of Covid-19. Many jump at the opportunity to blame panic buying for half-empty stores and less variety of products. However, the issue runs much deeper. The inability of the supply chain staff to meet the rising demand and constant inspections and strict limitations slowing…