In the dynamic realm of international commerce, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has solidified its position as a trusted leader. With its dependable container shipping services spanning 155 countries, MSC has become the preferred choice for shippers worldwide. A key feature that distinguishes MSC is its advanced tracking service, MSC Tracking, which offers real-time updates…
GoComet was featured in G2’s Spring 2023 reports across multiple categories to earn ten badges. Included with Leader badges in three categories, High Performer badges are two awarded to the single, highest-ranking company in the category: two Best Support badges and three Easiest to do Business with badges testify that GoComet is your best partner…
Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) service allows third-party vendors to store their products in Amazon’s fulfillment centers while Amazon picks, sorts, packs, ships, keep track of, and handles returns and refunds. As an Amazon FBA seller, you are not responsible for the cost of packaging, handling, or shipping your products. You are assessed an FBA…
The global freight forwarding market was about 186 billion USD in 2021 and is predicted to rise at a CAGR of 3.3% until 2028. Supply chain technology breakthroughs are driving this market growth, and one such helpful technology is freight forwarding software. Every freight forwarder is aware of the inevitable digitization of the freight forwarding…
Being routinely informed about the progress of all your foreign shipments is essential to operating your supply chain effectively. In the event of any disturbances, having visibility on shipment containers will enable you to act quickly and wisely. Today, a number of internet applications for sea cargo tracking will allow you to track and trace…
According to the number of domestic TEUs and total tonnage they handled, we will examine the largest sea ports in the USA. This list of seaports in the U.S. ought to provide you with a clear picture of the facilities’ overall capability. The vast majority of global trade takes place above the waves of the…
Shipping software is more than just an easy-to-use platform for managing your logistics operations. It can help companies save money, reduce processing time and scale up, and improve accuracy with reports or dashboards added to give you all the information needed in one place! Shipping software is not just for the big players Most Tier…
According to a recent study, 69% of companies do not have total supply chain visibility. Shippers face a daunting array of complicated difficulties or pain points when operating in today’s frequently volatile logistics and supply chain ecosystem. There are numerous potential sources of discomfort, but lack of visibility is the worst. So how can shippers…
[Case study] How a 134-year-old global print company profitably revamped their tracking using real-time visibility Geography: Global Module: GoTrack Automated Shipment Tracking And the Kodak team says… “The GoComet solution is very user-friendly, easy to input shipment details, and visible to multiple operational areas in the company that are stakeholders in the supply chain.”
Transportation is a significant part of the entire supply chain, and every company strives to reduce its transportation costs to maximise the supply chain ROI. Transportation logistics costs are rising for several reasons today – top reasons including the geo-political tensions caused due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and capacity shortage caused due to global port…
When you launch an e-commerce business or are a growing manufacturer trying to expand into international markets, the challenges are many. But the most daunting question every company has to answer is – How are we going to find a suitable ocean carrier for shipping the products? Selecting the right carrier can be a challenging…
Did you know that demurrage and detention charges can accrue up to 20 times the container’s value? With international shipping rates already soaring, any extra expenses incurred on top of the freight rate will take a bite of your margin. Today, the detention and demurrage charges easily exceed $100 per container per day. While D&D can be an…
Introduction to Cargo Insurance For sea shipments, if the carrier was to sink or your goods were to get damaged, carrier liability is not enough to cover the losses. And for land freight, if your vehicle is to get in an accident, you would lose your goods and the vehicle. These are just two instances…
For companies with an import-export-oriented business, reducing transportation costs has always been a critical priority. While traditionally cutting down on transportation costs was quite a challenge, various technological advancements have made it possible to manage transportation costs better and drive savings. Today, there is a wide range of ways in which you can optimize transportation…
The key goals of every supply chain professional are to optimize operational efficiency and reduce logistics costs. Mismanagement in logistics can often result in excessive expenditures, delivery delays, missed deadlines, and damaged goods. Needless to say, if you want your company to stay financially viable and drive profitability, you must prioritize efficient planning and strategize…
The unprecedented impact of the ongoing pandemic has made it clear that global supply chains are only as strong as their weakest link, i.e. visibility. It has become more imperative than ever to adopt a system that enables real-time container tracking. Any efficient and real-time container tracking solution provides extensive monitoring capabilities via a single…
The ongoing pandemic has yet again highlighted the value that digital automation technology can provide to global supply chains. At a time when managing your logistics has become a turbulent experience, investing in a Logistics Resource Management platform that best suits your company, can help streamline your operations and boost business. However, in a market…
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt global supply chains, knowing exactly where your shipments are has become more crucial than ever before. The traditional way of tracking shipments is tedious, time-consuming and ineffective, to say the least. Industry studies show that tracking about 500 shipments every month on the sites of about 7-15 shipping lines alone…
Real-time tracking is an integral part of this process, having so many players moving your freight effectively takes the control away from your hands. The question here is—What exactly is going wrong with your distribution, and how significant a role does real-time visibility play in this picture? In today’s fast-paced freight world, more and more…
Today’s dynamic logistics and supply chain environment requires strategic planning; execution of strategy; measurements to goals; analysis against industry benchmarks; and continuous improvement. However, negotiating quotes for your freight remains a static process. Freight procurement via an RFQ (Request For Quote) is plagued with inefficiencies when done manually. With logistics operations accounting for nearly 95%…
