Shipping and Logistics Blog in Nigeria
The lock-down in several countries across the world as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic has thrown up a lot of questions from shippers and suppliers with a specific interest in Nigeria. The...
As Logistics Service providers are forced to switch modalities in the face of the audacious reality of the global pandemic, one thing is certain, issues like social distancing, innovation, adaptability, the need to restructure...
From Global Supply Chain, Religious gatherings, schools, manufacturing industries, retail stores, recreation centers, the aviation, shipping to public shops, none is spared as the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy continues to...
The Nigerian logistics industry in 2019, like the years before it was characterized by a growing demand for excellence, stiff competition, huge growth opportunities, costly infrastructural challenges and most significantly, several regulatory changes....
Compliance in Freight Forwarding can simply mean the Forwarders’ strong commitment to fulfilling customer requirements; adherence to existing regulations, laws and standard procedures governing the movement or management of air, sea, land or rail...
“Competence is a productive blend of knowledge, skills and on-the-job performance aimed at achieving the desired outcome.” More than ever before, competency requirements in the Freight Forwarding have become more sophisticated largely due...
Introduction Benchmarking simply means comparing one’s business processes (in relation to the quality of service, business process, performance, technical competence, resource capacity, time, and cost) to those of leading industry players, as well...
Beyond importing cargoes faster, safer and at a lower cost, a thorough understanding of import requirements in a country like Nigeria is a lot more affordable than the cost of damage control, when and...
“Hinged on estimated market size of $ 3 trillion, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement is about the largest free trade agreement in history.” (World Economic Forum) After more than a year of...
While a strong network of global Consolidators and Deconsolidators is considered as one of the greatest keys to success in the logistics of LCL Consolidation, finding the right destination partners at strategic global hubs...
