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Freight and logistics industry has undergone a great transformation over the past few years.   New technological solutions driven by the latest trends are the main reasons behind this escalation.  The year 2018 saw thrilling technological advances, changes in customer expectations etc. in the transport & logistics sector.

As we have just headed into 2019, huge predictions are already made regarding the trends in freight industries in Melbourne. It is expected that international freight marketplace will continue to face challenges with the supply chain. However, the year will also bring numerous positive opportunities for the shippers in terms of digital transformations and technologies. Such sort of things will contribute to the improvement of freight company’s bottom line profits, operations, and efficiencies. Below are the supply chain & freight predictions we foresee in 2019: Massive transformations- holistic and worldwide supply chain strategies To be competitive, logistics companies have to rely on the supply chain and trade compliance personnel to tamper with varying supply chain operations and strategies. For this, they need to specifically focus on understanding and extenuating the function of tariffs on the organisation financials, administering universal operations risk, dealin...

Throughout the world, the majority of the significant seafreight is associated with the export of bulk minerals and ores and import of innumerable commodities in the state. Despite the massive volumes being transported through the different parts of Australia, the country has lots of opportunities for growth because of the new port developments. A report by the researchers has shown that Australia’s export through the sea was $227.5 billion, in the year 2014-2015. And, there was around 5.9% decline as compared to the average annual trend growth of 2.5% in the year 2013-2014. When measured in tonne-kilometer, the seafreight operation of loaded sea cargo was approx 105.2 billion tonne-kilometers as compared to 105.4 billion tonne-kilometers one year back and 116.2 billion tonne-kilometers five years ago. And, the reason traced for this was the coastal trading licenses that were compulsory for all interstate sea shipping. Transitional general licenses and general licenses ac...

There has been a tremendous shift in the air freight industry since last few years. This is because digitalization has played a crucial role in the progress of this sector. With the advent of advanced analytics and machine learning, it has become easier for some air freight companies to automate their back-end processes. This has increased efficiency in traffic planning and infrastructure. Here are a few air-freight trends to watch out in 2018: Capacity is likely to reduce The air cargo space is usually limited. When airlines get involved with large shippers, the major chunk of the airspace gets utilised. This has a great impact on small and medium-sized consigners as they have difficulty in securing their space for the shipment. Small freight forwarders may still have an advantage of securing their space but only 10% of the top shippers may be able to provide space when there is an actual need. Peak seasons will impose more pressure on available capacity During the pe...

Shipping the goods between the countries is no easy task. It requires very hectic paperwork and knowledge of all the customs operations. Though it is possible to get familiar with all the operations after a thorough research a risk factor is always there. It is always advisable that you should hire a customs broker who is an expert in this field and helps you in transferring your freight smoothly. There are many advantages a customs broker can provide you, some of them are mentioned below: 1. Lesser workload: It is very difficult for the consignees to manage all the operations himself. A customs broker relieves him from some of his duty so that he can handle other tasks effectively. 2. Aware of the changing rules and laws: A customs broker is always aware of the new rules and regulations of different countries. So, in case there is a new law introduced in the process, your shipment will not be affected. 3. Documentation and paperwork: This is the mos...

With the advancement of technology in logistics, the freight services have improved a lot. Even the numbers of freight companies in Melbourne have soared up. Still, choosing the best one is not an easy thing to do. As an importer or exporter, you need to consider many things before finalising a freight company. Hereby some tips have been discussed that can help you a lot in selecting freight service that meets your requirements. Be Clear with the Size of Your Freight Forwarder You might have a small or large company, but the size of your freight forwarder cannot depend on the size of your business. You must have a clear understanding of the volume shipped, revenues and the strength of employees of the service that you are opting for. Understand the value of your cargo This is an important thing to do, as it will help you in deciding which mode of transportation is better for your products. This will also give you clarity on your internal requirements. Once you understand y...

In 2017, air freight industry has shown strongest growth since 2010. Due to the improved global economic conditions, the year ended on a high note. Inevitable fluctuating currency exchanges and tight capacity kept the industry in pressured situations even after the rise in revenue and volumes. This year, freight forwarding industry has already seen an extraordinary change with the welcoming months of 2018. And it is expected that the market will continue the trend for the entire year. Introduction of modern and advanced technologies, the betterment of services, new startups and also competitive threats almost everything is happening in the market. All these activities are not only increasing curiosity among the freight forwarders but also threatening them as to how they will address all the changes. Many forwarders, who are new to the field, are thinking to invest in the technology to compete for the trending online freight marketplace. Apart from this, there are some forwarder...

For any export/import business, Customs clearance or customs broking is considered as a crucial part. Each country has its own rules and regulations. Most of the people, who deal in this sort of business, are not familiar with the international laws. There are some items which are banned by the government or need special permits. To ensure a systematic work and a timely delivery of goods, it is advisable for business owners to hire a good customs clearance services.    The highly-skilled customs brokers have great experience in this field. The reliable brokers always offer the clients with opportunities to understand the policies in details. They are aware of the latest trends and can provide their customers with effective and reasonable prices. They have an established network with some of the best transportation providers in the network. They understand all the customs processes required to carry goods in a safe and cautious way. There are certain types of go...

A customs broker is someone who manages all the paperwork required in the process of shipping a consignment. Many people think that they can easily manage the documentation by themselves but make no mistake the customs processing is not an easy task at all. Moreover, the laws of different countries are becoming tougher day by day. A customs broker will do all the paperwork for you without bothering you at all.    Most of the people today hire a customs broker for their consignments. But finding a perfect customs broker is not so easy because have to check various aspects before you finalize the deal and give the consignment in someone’s hands. Here are some of the qualities which you should check on a customs broker: 1. Updated with the rules of different countries: A customs broker should always be updated with the new customs rules of different countries. As the countries today are getting strict in the customs matter, new rules are being formed daily. A bro...