Transpacific trade – follow my lead
All eyes on the next move
By Ian Putzger
Logistics providers are looking to leverage innovation to strengthen their competitive position – but they are also fearful of it.
The State of Global Logistics report for 2016, tabled yesterday by Eft (Eyefortransport), shows logistics firms feel threatened by technological innovation, yet are looking to it as a tool to attract customers.
In a market where stagnant global growth and competition are seen by logistics service providers (LSPs) as the biggest challenges for their own growth, many of them see innovation as a ...
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Michael White
August 27, 2016 at 3:09 amSmall forwarders are on the verge of new capabilities that will allow them to big players. Technology developments that use cloud-based systems is becoming easier that large companies are not taking advantage of. Messaging in the background will allow for real-time tracking, alerts, paperless processing and electronic partnering with other forwarders around the world. Times are changing and shppers and forwarders are starting to really understand to automate!
Richard Rendell
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