Black Friday is tomorrow, and the hype is already everywhere: countdown banners, flash-sale teasers, freight capacity squeeze, and warehouses running like a marathon. But here’s the thing nobody talks about enough: once the sale ends, the real work begins. Post Black Friday logistics becomes the defining moment for every freight forwarder and logistics team. This…
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Month: November 2025
Sustainable Freight Solutions: Cutting Costs While Cutting Emissions
Sustainability is getting a lot of attention this week for a reason. With Sustainable Transport Day around the corner, it’s a good moment to look past glossy commitments and focus on something more useful: how sustainable freight can lower fuel bills, shrink emissions, and make day-to-day operations more profitable. The old idea that going green…
Qatar and Oman: Emerging Connectors Between Asia and Europe’s Trade Routes
Asia-Europe supply chains are shifting faster than anyone expected, and two Gulf nations, Qatar and Oman, are stepping into the spotlight as the most strategic connectors in this reshuffle. Qatar and Oman, once seen mainly as regional players, are stepping into a much larger role as strategic connectors on the Asia-Europe trade routes. Their ports,…
The Future of Freight Forwarding: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Uncertain World
This November 14th, The Cooperative Logistics Network is celebrating something close to our hearts, Freight Forwarders Appreciation Day. We created this day to recognize the people who keep the world moving when everything else slows down: freight forwarders. It’s a tribute to their resilience, innovation, and unshakable dedication to global trade. The date isn’t random,…
The History of Freight Forwarding: From the First Containers to Global Trade Networks
Every great industry has a story worth telling, and logistics might have one of the best. The history of freight forwarding is a tale of curiosity, invention, and relentless problem-solving, the kind of ingenuity that built the modern global economy. As The Cooperative Logistics Network gears up to celebrate Freight Forwarders Appreciation Day on 14th…
Robots Are Coming for Our Jobs… but Can They Handle Port Delays?
AI in Logistics: How Automation Is Transforming Logistics Operations Every time someone mentions AI in logistics, a few people secretly picture an army of tireless robots zipping across docks, perfectly stacking containers, and never needing a coffee break. It sounds great until you remember that ports still struggle to unload ships on time, and even…
The Zen of Tracking Delayed Shipments Without Losing Your Mind
How to Track Delayed Shipments Without Losing Your Mind Nothing tests your patience quite like a delayed shipment. You start the day with a cup of coffee and a confident plan, and by lunchtime, that plan is in tatters because one container decided to take a holiday in the wrong port. In logistics, things rarely…






