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Does it pay to invest in Smart technology as a freight forwarder?

The latest issue of Fuvarlevél analyses “science fiction in our lives” and smart technology that is decisive in logistics and transportation. Based on INCON-LOGISTIC’s experience, Gyulai Krisztina shares her thoughts about how these trends are transforming logistics.

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Loss of momentum – cautious optimism

“There is a loss of momentum in the market. The demand for containers is decreasing, and shrinking volumes are typical for all modes of transport. This trend can be explained by stagnating economic growth worldwide,” says Gyulai Krisztina in the April issue of the Supply Chain Monitor, a newspaper for supply chain managers, discussing the situation and prospects of freight forwarding in 2023.

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Companies that care are to gain competitive edge

In general, it is true that, with the exception of the Covid period companies could continuously grow, save, invest and raise wages. However, by 2023, for the first time in many years, businesses have to be very careful when preparing their plans. Additionally, due to the energy crisis, we have to consider cost elements whose rate and scale were almost negligible in the past.

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Driver wages – sector in double bind

Chances are high that employers cannot afford the wage-increases that workers expect. We are facing a tough year. Now is the time when we need heroes: businesses that care and understand, businesses that have a strong vision for the future, These businesses may not necessarily offer the highest wages on the market, but they can provide a solid foundation, says Gyulai Krisztina, managing director of INCON-LOGISTC Ltd, in response to Fuvarlevél’s question about drivers’ wages and the recognition of the profession.

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How sea shipments get in a jam?

When discussing traffic jams, one would typically think of big cities, peak hours, and holidays, but certainly of road transport. However, you can also talk about traffic jams at sea; we have witnessed many instances over the past 2-3 years. This refers to ships being crammed and waiting to depart or dock around ports. But what does this mean, and what is behind it?

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War in footsteps of Covid – how to survive?

Consumers have had to face many new situations, each with its own pros and cons, over the past three years. There are things we understand, things we learn about, and things we are unable to understand or accept. The past three years have been especially interesting from an economic point of view. Let’s examine the lessons of Covid that could prove useful during times of conflict.

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