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,…
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Month: November 2025
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…



