In this opinion piece, the author argues that Iran's maritime transport and ports must keep pace with e-commerce and information technology to hold their competitive position. In their view, any delay or unnecessary cost in the sea freight chain can push importers and exporters out of the market.
Published in Marine News, 3 Mordad 1401. Opinion piece by Dr Mehrshad Kouhestani.
Key points
- A country that falls behind in e-commerce will have little part in the economy of the future.
- Because shipping affects the final cost of goods, it is especially important in developing countries.
- Ports and the hinterland transport network are the most influential link in the supply chain.
- Precise, digital logistics, backed by coordination and integration, can deliver significant cost savings.
The view of Shipo Market's founder
Dr Kouhestani's view is that streamlining processes brings more players into the market and increases competition. However, they say a logistics mindset has still not taken hold in the country's transport companies.
“You will rarely find a transport company that is managed with a logistics perspective.” (Dr Mehrshad Kouhestani)
Source
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