Black Friday is almost here, and the pressure is real. Shoppers are lining up online, retailers are bracing for impact, and logistics teams are gearing up for one of the most chaotic weeks of the year. Which brings us to the real question: how do forwarders stay ahead of the storm instead of reacting to…
Carbon rules are arriving with hard deadlines, strict reporting demands and the kind of financial impact you can’t ignore. That’s why carbon border taxes have become the new pressure point in global trade. Whether you ship steel to Antwerp, aluminium to Hamburg or fertilizers to Rotterdam, the message is clear: carbon now has a price…
Every decade, a few locations rise from relative obscurity to become critical nodes for global trade. And as 2026 approaches, the world is about to see a new wave of emerging seaports turning into future powerhouses. However, the growth of these next-generation ports isn’t random. It’s driven by shifting manufacturing patterns, expanding trade corridors, sustainability…
This November 14th, Globalia Logistics Network will celebrate Freight Forwarders Appreciation Day, a day created to honour the professionals who quietly power global trade. The date marks the birthday of Malcom McLean, the visionary who introduced containerization and revolutionized how the world moves goods. His innovation sparked the modern logistics industry and today, freight forwarders…
Here’s something we don’t say enough: the freight forwarding industry keeps the world running. Quite literally. While the rest of us complain about delayed parcels or missing Amazon deliveries, freight forwarders are the ones managing the invisible threads that hold the global supply chain together. And since Globalia Logistics Network is celebrating Freight Forwarders Appreciation…
CTPAT, AEO, and ISO: The Certifications Every Freight Forwarder Should Know If you’ve ever wondered why some freight forwarders seem to glide through customs while others get stuck in endless clearance delays, the answer might just be a few acronyms long: CTPAT, AEO, and ISO. These are the backbone of modern supply chain security and…
There’s no polite way to say this: if you’re still running your logistics business on spreadsheets, email threads, and blind faith, you’re losing time and money. The logistics industry has gone digital, and the tools available now can automate, analyse, and anticipate faster than ever. But most of these apps aren’t free. They demand a…