What other globalization trends have placed increasing importance on logistics providers?
Several developments have contributed to the exponential increase in world commerce that the industry has experienced. First and foremost, the concept of global logistics wouldn’t be a remote possibility without the affordable and user-friendly IT solutions that make integrated tracking and tracing systems and real-time global connectivity part of the valuable services provided to customers by logistics leaders. The realities and effects of a post-Sept.11 world also placed a permanent emphasis on the industry’s role within the international arena. Enhanced security measures and compliance requirements exacerbated the costs and processes of doing business globally and created red tape across the world’s transportation systems, triggering an immediate need for services. Logistics leaders stepped in to educate, inform and assist customers on complicated customs clearance documentation, duties, taxes and various other issues that once had very little to do with transportation but have sinc
