The Best of CoLoadX in 2017
This has been one of the most eventful years in ocean freight, and here at CoLoadX, we’ve doubled down on our commitment to keep you, our friends in the industry, informed on the latest news and insights. Throughout 2017, we’ve been engaging with our industry through weekly blog posts, an active presence on social media, and lots of activity on professional forums like LinkedIn. In doing so, we’re trying not just to publish content, but also to spur important conversations. In case you missed any of the most interesting discussions, here are the topics in 2017 that created buzz.
Game Over! How Retail Won the Last Mile
2017 was the year ecommerce companies invested heavily in logistics. With same-day delivery becoming a requirement, retail giants like Amazon, Alibaba, and Walmartdoubled down on mastering the last mile. The result has led to unprecedented and ambitious developments in last-mile logistics. Read what the biggest deals of the year were, and what they mean for both the ecommerce and logistics industries. Read more....
Can Forwarders and NVOs Survive the Digital Logistics Revolution?
In March, American Shipper’s Eric Johnson asked an important question: can logistics industry regulars like the Freight Forwarders and NVOCC’s make it through the impending digitalization of their industry? With help from industry leaders, the answer was clear: digitization in logistics won’t replace forwarders and NVO’s. The benefits they provide, including customer service and lane- and sector-specialized expertise, are not easily replaced. Read more....
Here’s the One Chart You Need to Understand the Future of Ocean Freight
In September, Journal of Commerce published the definitive guide to understanding the future of ocean freight. Featuring logistics startups from around the world (including CoLoadX, of course!), the one common theme was clear: digitalization is the future of logistics. We took a look at how startups develop, and how a loaded field of companies will lead to great innovation in ocean freight. Read more....
The Hidden Cost of a Quote (And How to Avoid It)
Quoting is a massive part of freight shipping. Forwarders and NVOCC’s expect to give and receive no-obligation quotes on the regular. What might seem as conventional (and as free) as a “Hey, how are ya?” actually carries a heavy opportunity cost for the quote-giver. We broke down what quoting really costs in ocean freight (turns out it’s a lot), and how you can cut down on all the hidden expense. Read more....
Here’s the Secret to Taking Your Freight Logistics Business Global
Freight is a global industry. To get the most out of your freight company, you need to take your business global. But going global is an expensive pursuit. The only way to optimize your growth is technology. We detail how using technology can expand a mom-and-pop logistics company into a worldwide service provider. Read more....
How to Get Back to Business When the Storm Clouds Clear
Hurricane’s Harvey and Irma caused massive damage in the United States, and greatly affected the shipping and ecommerce industries. The storms had an enormous ripple effect on a global scale. Understanding that we can’t stop natural disasters, we took a look at what logistics professionals can do to get their businesses back on track once the worst has passed. Read more....
Here are some of our staff picks:
Will Platforms Ever Take Over the Logistics Industry?
How Big Have Vessels Gotten in Ocean Shipping's "Supersized" Era?
How Logistics - Not Technology - Controls the Future of Ecommerce
How Do Freight Forwarders Add Value to the Global Supply Chain?
How Logistics Became the New Prime Real Estate
Five Things An Online Platform Must Do For Your Business
And of course, check out our whitepaper, infographic, and container guide - all yours for free:
Logistics as a Service: How It Will Transform Your Ocean Freight Business - featuring key notes to help grow your ocean freight business with the help of technology.
The Top 20 Global Freight Ports - Learn about the ports that are likely handling your customer's shipment, including key facts that are critical to taking your business global.
The Shipping Container Guide - Get all the information you need to take care of your ocean freight shipments at a glance with the CoLoadX Shipping Container Guide, featuring measurements and usage recommendations for eight container types.
It's been a great year at CoLoadX, and we couldn't have made the strides we did without the help of logistics professionals all over the world. Thanks for reading, and we hope to continue bringing quality insights to you in the new year. Happy holidays, and happy shipping!
By: Petere Pamela on Dec. 26, 2017, 3:49 p.m.