Logistic Pointofview

In today’s modern society and economy, speed is everything. From fast internet, to transportation, to even the food we eat, and even more, people are demanding speed and pretty much all aspects of everyday life. However, speed is by no means the only contributor of humanity’s success and growth as a species. At least as far as economics is concerned, the manufacture, and distribution of all manner of different products and consumer goods is reliant upon the interconnected web that is logistics to ensure that products especially those that have a tendency to quickly go bad such as food and beverages get to their intended destinations in good condition in a timeframe that ensures that quality and freshness is preserved and kept at a high standard. However, the impact of third party logistics or more precisely lack thereof has been felt most strongly over the past two years as the restrictions and other safety measures to try and contain the COVID-19 pandemic have disrupted supply chains...

In this era of convenience, the business of logistics in the Philippines is thriving at a fast pace and just like any other businesses, there are people who make smooth transportation and logistics possible such as freight forwarders and freight brokers . Sounds fancy and complicated? Let’s break it down.  A freight forwarder is more involved in the shipping process. He prepares cargo for shipment and supervises its transport from one location to another and they are responsible for ensuring the items reach the final location safely. Freight forwarders usually work on-site to monitor actual processes and operations.  On the other hand, a freight broker is an intermediary who serves as a liaison between clients who wants to ship their items and the companies who physically move the shipments. They plan the logistics of shipments and help ensure smooth communication between both parties involved and that suppliers and consumers receive the products they want in a timely manner. ...