Illicit trade accounts for US$2.2 trillion, which is 3 per cent of the global economy, according to World Economic Forum. Ironically, despite having strict global regulations and frameworks for export import operations, illicit trade thrives and maritime trade is the first victim. In order to combat this long sustaining activities, a one stop solution is needed so that the actual...
Imagine a world of cargo where shipments are talking to each other and move by themselves without human intervention. This imagination is soon to be a reality in the coming years, where air cargo will move autonomously from origin to destination without paper or human handling. As digitalisation accelerates the pace of change for Air Cargo, technology is now permeating...
Consistent learning is something that propels your growth in the corporate world. A study suggests that constant learners thrive in a corporate environment ten times more than others. Why? Because they become more organised and adaptable to perform under pressure. One such professional is Tejasvi Bhosale, the Senior Programming Analyst at Kale Logistics Solutions. Throughout her journey in the organisation,...
The past couple of years have seen some intense action and reflection. We have seen a global pandemic, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, cryptocurrency rise, and many other public and private upheavals. As the dust settles and a clearer picture of the world emerges, we believe we stand at the threshold of great opportunity and growth.As we begin the new...
Having weathered the storms of Covid-19 and the Ever-Given blockage in the Suez Canal, maritime trade has been impacted by an unprecedented heatwave in China, which has caused disruption to vital logistical routes. At the UK port of Felixstowe – which handles almost half of container freight entering the UK – ships have been unable to dock due to worker...
Implementing project management practices successfully in an organization by understanding industry best practices is a skill that only a few possess. And the ones who do so become the most unflinching leaders who show the way forward for the organization. Archana Gupta, Project Management Head at Kale Logistics Solutions is one such professional. She joined Kale in 2016 and since then...
Age is just a number. Nothing can stop you from going ahead if you have the will to work and achieve something in your professional life. Some women leaders in Kale live up to these words, and Meenakshi Nadkar, Head of the Account Management team, is the best example. She comes with a media background and was on a sabbatical...
While some say the growth of 5G technology has taken a backseat due to the COVID-19 pandemic, industry experts believe 5G has a larger role to play. And visibly, the impact is already realized. The 5G in the Logistics market is all said to have a valuation of US$1 trillion by 2028. Ultra-reliable networks, faster processing, and improved operational efficiency...
In this smart world that we live in, the hard part is not to keep up with the technological changes, but to find the pieces missing and connect all of our digital knowledge to fill the gaps. Thus, when it comes to the shipping industry, although digitalisation is the future, it is important that the industry focuses on two things;...
According to a study, companies with at least 30 per cent women workforce are sure to outperform their competitors. In line with this belief, Kale is one company with nearly 40 to 45 per cent women workforce. In certain departments and business functions, right from the leadership to the executive position, there are only women. Therefore, the success of Kale...
Proactiveness and agility is a skill that not everyone possesses. But the few who possess these skills go the extra mile and achieve great results. A study says that agility and proactiveness exhibited by a few actually drives innovation among fellow employees. Michelle Eshiwani, Regional Consultant – Kenya is one such professional. She comes with nearly 10 years of experience in...
Nothing feels better than doing what people otherwise said you cannot do -AnonymousThe societal structure we live in today ridicules every single individual with stereotypes. And very few think of coming beyond these old-school thoughts and attempting to achieve something out of the box. However, such achievers always go through a path of horns and Priti Ujal, Senior Support Executive...
Traditionally, airports and ports are not integrated or coordinated since they service different supply chains, like high value goods for air mode and bulk commodities for maritime mode. Maritime and Air Cargo were characteristically incompatible, implying that port and airport operations were planned separately. Their location just coincided because they both service large urban markets and need to be well...
Resilience is a skill that not many would possess. Being resilient means achieving what you want breaking all the odds and being optimistic. Meet Charu Agarwal, Lead Business Analyst at Kale Logistics Solutions who was not only resilient in continuing her professional journey, but also resilient in ensuring work life balance. Her MBA in Aviation Management let her to kickstart a...
The International Maritime Organization has announced amendments to the FAL Convention which mandates compulsory digitization for all ports worldwide. According to the new amendment, every port is now mandated to have a single window system for digital information exchange between stakeholders on arrival, stay and departure of vessels.Added to this, public authorities too are mandated to consolidate the submitted information...
Consistency is a skill that relatively every professional must possess and it rewards you with enormous power to dominate the space you work in. Here is a woman who has put in 34 years of her career in the logistics industry – Donna Mullins. She began her career as an Import Agent and went on to become one of the...
A 2021 report by McKinsey states that women employees in Corporate world feel burned out due to a significant amount of work pressure (during the WFH routine). However, the reason is not only about the WFH, but also about managing their personal life along with work. Yes, the best of corporate companies is witnessing distress among their women employees.In turn,...
2020 and 2021 were tumultuous years for the logistics industry, with its effects naturally rippling through multiple sectors. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a climate of uncertainly for the freight forwarding industry and a perfect storm of challenges, including skyrocketing freight rates due to capacity crunches in supply chain networks; escalating demand for consumer goods and e-commerce; mounting port congestion...
While, internet has been crucial in driving the fourth wave of feminism across the globe and innovation in technology are making huge strides to better understand and integrate women’s needs into product development, but we cannot ignore the flagrant gender inequality that exists today in the tech industry. History has represented technology as a man's world, an idea that has...
Ports, as important nodes in maritime transport, have a significant influence on the economic, social, and environmental development of countries on a local, regional, and national level. Recently, sustainability issues are becoming a critical component of maritime logistics. In order to achieve sustainable business, governments (or other types of decision makers) implement port governance structures with clear policy goals. Port...
