Dear All X2 Colleagues, I hope this message greets you, your family, and colleagues in good health as we keep sailing on the same global ship throughout these unprecedented times. I am aware many of you have had summer breaks and are also preparing your kids for returning to schools in many countries around the world and I hope that things have started to feel like they are improving even though many may still feel anguish and despair at times. One thing that I am very proud to see is the resilience of the X2 members and also the ability to maintain a sense of humor even though we may at times feel frustrated. I have always said that w...

Click Here to Read >> https://bit.ly/2ZPCYSM Dear X2 Colleagues, Xtra Xtra Xtra!  Welcome back to our 2nd Qtr 2020 edition newsletter …designed for you our members to showcase your business, services and highlight to fellow network members your great shipments and project movements from all over the world. As we have mentioned to our members many times, our aim is to ensure that all members work together and we assist and support you when you do so. But all of this would never happen if the members do not have the same goals and attitude. 2020 is proving to be a difficult time but is a time for all of us...

Welcome back to our latest edition of X2’s XTRA, the Network Newsletter which is the only one to beseen with! Crammed full of interesting tales, useful tips, and a lot of information on what’s going on in the network. Our team works hard striving to ensure you are served well in a professional manner, responding promptly to your requests for information and providing a network for daily communication between members which has contributed towards creating an ever-increasing community within the network. Something which has further strengthened the bonds between us all is the battle we are all fighting against the Covid-19 ...

Quarantine and social distancing have now become commonplace globally as governments make concerted efforts to fight the spiraling coronavirus outbreak. The Lancet's report found mental health concerns could be inflamed by stressors associated with quarantine, such as infection fears, frustration, boredom, inadequate supplies, lack of information, financial loss and stigma associated with contracting the disease. That can be an issue not only for people with preexisting mental health concerns, but also those in seemingly good psychological health. Create a routine — Change out of your pajamas, shower and make a to-do of...

The eCommerce landscape is fast-changing, creating new challenges and opportunities for retailers every single day. According to Forbes, the eCommerce market could grow to become worth $6.7 trillion by 2020. The big players in eCommerce across verticals are many; each is chasing the goal of being number 1 in their niche. These players have driven the growth of the eCommerce industry and are now battling hard against each other to claim its invaluable rewards. As time passes, more innovators will enter this space and kickstart trends that affect the logistics and functioning of this industry. Here’s a write up about the impact of eCo...

As much as remote work can be fraught with challenges, there are also relatively quick and inexpensive things that logistics companies can do to ease the transition. Below are some actions that you can take today.  Establish structured daily check-ins Many successful remote managers establish a daily call with their remote employees.  This could take the form of a series of one-on-one calls, if your employees work more independently from each other, or a team call, if their work is highly collaborative. The important feature is that the calls are regular and predictable, and that they are a forum in which employees know th...

There are two types of business--those that have had tough times and those that are going to have tough times. Of course there are other issues that can create tough times but more importantly, what do we need to do to survive and why Logistics Industry must work together to overcome tough times?  Whenever you see a disaster looming, the single most important thing to do is take action. Sometimes we can be a little like a deer in the headlights, not quite believing what is going on, frozen on the spot. The problem is that if we don't leap into action, things will always get worse and they will get worse quickly. Always cement...

The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has thrown a new level of uncertainty into the 2020 outlook for the transportation industry. Meanwhile, spot rates are expected to rise as contract rates fall this year, a logistics executive said. Spot rates refer to the rates shippers pay carriers to haul freight within about a day of the shipment. What should Logistics companies do to overcome the Crisis?  1. Don't panic  Panic is beginning to rise in global supply chains. Instead of being panic, it’s time for us, Logistics Company to review our business plans, review every process to find the best solution for your company at ...

A new gas discovery in the UAE, estimated to be holding about 80 tn cu ft of gas, is shaping up to be one of the world’s biggest gas finds since the Galkynysh field in Turkmenistan in 2005. The discovery in Jebel Ali, operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), could have far-reaching ramifications for the country, but while the initial find has generated excitement in the market, Rystad Energy has said that it is too early to make assumptions about the size of the total volumes. However, even 8 tn cu ft of recoverable resources – one-tenth of the preliminary estimate – would still be enough to enable the U...

East Africa has been developing faster than any region in the world and Ethiopia has seen an economic growth at the rate of 10% over the past decade which has resulted in the increased purchasing power of the middle class and more cars on the road. This has subsequently led to the congestion on the road and the air pollution. The need of public transport is increasing and thus the sustainable development of road, rail and air has been going on in the East African countries. The development is much needed for the citizens of the country and the improvement of trade in the country.  X2 is proud to be an Official Endorsement Partner ...

Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards 2020 was held last 17th January, 2020 at Shangri-La’s, New Delhi. At the event, Combined Logistics Solutions, our X2 Elite member being announced as "Logistics Company of The Year". The team proved their ability by adapting specific standards of Successful Diversification in Multiple Logistics Activities with efforts, hard work and strong team spirits.  “We appreciated our customers and partners for their great supports & trusts. Our dedicated team had put a lot of efforts to achieve award. We worked out of the Comfort Zone and worked even after working hours ...

Last year was another extremely turbulent period of time for the global transport and logistics industry. With Brexit evolving into an never-ending drama, fresh trade disputes and customs threats constantly arising, and now new emissions control going into effect, carriers, shippers and port operators needed to strengthen their nerves over the past 12 months—and now the industry as a whole is looking to 2020 with a mixture of concern and hope. With 2019 in the rearview mirror, here’s what should be on your radar for 2020. Headwinds easing for air cargo The air cargo industry certainly had a bumpy ride in 2019 due to t...