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The future of the shipping industry
The shipping industry has faced challenges in 2020, so what technologies and innovations will help the efficiency and ease of the shipping landscape in 2021 The world economy will recover

Brexit Transition: Preparing for uncertainty
(Dated pre deal) The EU and UK have not yet reached a conclusion regarding the outcome of a Brexit deal, so what can companies do to best prepare for an

Big Interview: Recognition for the industry
ITM Editor, Rebecca Spayne, sits down with Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) to discuss the current freight landscape BIFA acts as representation for a

Delta highlights readiness to transport Covid vaccines
Delta Cargo has highlighted its readiness and capability to transport Covid-19 vaccines. The carrier has large warehousing and cooler facilities in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York-JFK and Seattle, as

Industry Silos and Inefficiencies with a Marketplace and Visibility Tools
Centersource, a timber trade and technology company has launched Timber Exchange, a comprehensive marketplace and digital toolset for Forwarders, Sawmills, Importers, and Forwarders. Timber Exchange arrives just in time to

Trade associations are ‘forgotten sector’ of Covid-19 support
Trade associations have played a vital role supporting industry throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, but many could be under threat due to a lack of financial support, according to the CEO

Delivering On The ‘Last Mile’ Challenge
Faced with mounting challenges on urban congestion, cost pressures and environmental concerns – how should businesses adapt their delivery models to meet rocketing ecommerce order volumes? By Louisa Hosegood, Digital

IATA: Cargo demand set to return to near 2019 levels next year
Air cargo volumes are expected to return to near 2019 levels next year, according to IATA’s latest market forecast. The airline association said that improved business confidence and the important

Qatar Airways Cargo appoints Wexco, ECS Group subsidiary, in Australia
On 01 November, Qatar Airways Cargo appointed Wexco, part of ECS Group, as its general sales agent (GSA) in Australia. Through that new agreement, Qatar Airways and ECS Group are