Is being 'fully digital' enough for forwarders, as 'challenges remain'?
Recent struggles at Flexport have brought into question whether full digitalisation is enough for forwarding ...
As trade between China and the US slows, relations between Europe and China remain healthy. For forwarders in particular, this is good news as they shift focus away from the transpacific lane.
But many will find increasing competition from forwarders that have made significant investments in technology and new service offerings – the days of simply being the middle-man are over.
We’ve seen the growth of rail cargo between Asia and Europe and we’ve also seen the expansion of such Chinese air ...
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