Driverless vehicles which use the combination between data from the road maps and the data from the vehicle sensors to get from one destination to another are already a fact. Most people associate this innovation with Google’s self-driving cars which work by implementing the road map and traffic data. They are made and function based […]
Modern technologies are widely implemented in logistics. The Freight forwarders association is taking advantage of all benefits and facilities provided by the electronic logging devices in order to keep track of the working hours of their drivers in charge of the international forwarding of cargo and goods. What does the abbreviation ELD stand for? […]
The carnet de passages is an international customs declaration which is required for the temporary import of a vehicle from one country to another. It is issued in English and French languages. The import of vehicles is performed by the member companies of the European network of transportation. The Carnet de Passages is part […]
The INCOTERMS rules are developed by the International Chamber of Commerce and are applied in international commerce. They are used for international trade deals and are also followed by the freight transport association when forwarding of goods is provided. The INCOTERMS rules clearly define the tasks, costs and risks involved in transporting and delivering goods, […]
Wooden furniture is a main product of the woodworking industry and is under constant demand. Thanks to the well-developed commercial ties within Europe, as well as the logistics services for the woodworking industry which are provided by the international freight forwarders network, customers from different countries on the continent rely on the import of furniture, […]
In order to best combine the freight forwarding services in Europe with the maximum care for the environment it is necessary to create routes for the shipments which have minimum negative impact on the environment, the air pollution, the earth and require the least possible amount of fuel. The European logistics companies are actively involved […]
Safeguarding of the cargo during the forwarding provided by the freight forwarders is a major task. The need for safeguarding differs depending on the type of cargo and goods being transported, the type of transport used and other factors. The proper maintenance of the vehicles used and ensuring they are in good technical condition is […]
The globalization creates various possibilities for work in different countries, which is an important advantage for modern business including freight forwarding. In modern conditions, the specialization is becoming narrower, so training the personnel takes longer. Transferring employees from various branches of the freight forwarding companies to other European countries The companies are taking advantage of […]
The development of the relations among the European countries and the international tendencies will affect the European freight forwarding business this year. The European logistics network takes into consideration these relations and trends, in order to continue providing its customers with timely freight forwarding services at competitive prices. In anticipation of Brexit: the conditions […]
European freight forwarding is an important element of the old continents’ economy. For freight forwarders Europe this is a daily striving for an increase of the service levels as well as the maintenance of optimal prices, despite the difficulties resulting from the current international situation. The Freight forwarders association is faced with the task to […]
Smart logistics, or Logistics 4.0 is already under implementation. It continues the connectivity called Internet of Things (IoT). This is connectivity from the supplier across the logistics service company and the transport company, for easy control at any time. Controlling the processes – through data In controlling the processes, from the supply to the […]
The prices of the transportation services are growing continuously, and on the other hand the number of drivers is reducing. This leads to raising the transportation costs and in the near future we can expect raising the prices of the transport services. Importance of transport for the manufacture The transport is a main activity, […]
The transport system in Europe increasingly facilitates the mobility and the transport of both people and goods. This is beneficial for the ever-growing demand for transport services due to the ever-increasing share of the trade, on one hand, and the mobility of the people in connection with a change of residence and workplace. Thus the […]
The electronic data interchange is expressed in the interchange of business documents between business partners via their computers. This type of communication is becoming more popular because of all of its advantages, including: The speed of exchange of information The speed for processing information The reduction of risk of errors Paper conservation The […]
Logistics for the pharmaceutical industry includes not only the transport of the pharmaceutical products, but their storage as well. This is why, when distribution logistics services are offered for these goods and forwarders throughout Europe have storage facilities in the main destinations in the different European countries. Apart from that, the pharmaceutical products reach the […]
Protecting the environment is among the top priorities of the international freight forwarders. This is achieved through shorter and optimised routes, as well as the use of eco-friendly packaging whenever it can be used instead of the popular plastic packing. Recycling the packaging must become a higher priority in freight forwarding, because it is one […]
The OBU device is used to measure the latitude and longitude of the vehicle. These measurements are done with the help of satellites. After that the measurements are compared to a digital map in the OBU. This allows each travel on the road network to be registered in the device. Using the data from the […]
Car toll payments need to be made when international freight forwarding services are being carried out by the network of freight forwarders. These tolls are payed for using the highways. They help improve the standard of the transport services, because better maintained highways means better care and safety of the cargo and goods in both […]
The generalised system of customs preferences in the EU is directed toward the developing countries (beneficiaries) by the developed countries, and this preferential treatment is non-reciprocal. There are special conditions which are in effect and are for the benefit of the poorest and least developed countries. Customs preference in the European Union based on the […]
In the world of trade, development is continuous and never-ending. World trade is now recovering from the economic crisis and its volume is expected to increase. The growth trend will surely continue, as globalization and the development of technologies open all regions of the world for the flow of goods from different countries. The […]