One of the big problems we have with organizing our couriers is how we should deal with logistics partners that have a centralized global system vs decentralized system. Let me give you an example. UPS is a great example of a company with a centralized global system. For virtually all
Partnerships in logistics is broken. Depending on who you are, what role you have, and what company you work for, that sentences means something totally different. And that is the problem — the term “partnership” has inconsistent meaning within the logistics industry. When you’re like me and you carry the
Different countries and cultures have different definitions for industry terms, so here are the definitions from the lens of an AfterShip Logistics Partnerships Director who manages 1,100 logistics partnerships globally: Logistics Glossary 1PL - 1st Party Logistics. Typically, a retailer or merchant that owns and operates their own logistics
It’s my job to predict what’s going to happen in global eCommerce logistics so that companies can be ready and prepared for those changes. Here’s what tops my list for 2025: 1. TikTok US is divested After going through hell and back due to uncertainty—maybe brief
Something that has been increasingly bothering me for the past few months is why experts and analysts are so incorrect in their analysis and conclusions on things like tariffs, de minimis, penalties on Chinese ships, and so much more. Let’s start with some common examples: For the full article,
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If you’ve ever worked for or dealt with the same traditional logistics company, but in multiple countries, you will likely have experienced what I deal with all the time — which is that aside from sharing the same name, the two countries’ might be totally different! Different IT systems, different
So many things happened in 2024! This is my list of what I believe are the biggest things that happened in 2024 which had the most significant impact on the industry and might have ramifications in 2025. In reverse order from least to most important... 11. Alibaba scraps Cainiao IPO
