The (Belated) Rise of Digital Ocean Bookings: Why Ocean eBookings Are So Far Behind Air Cargo and How That Will Change Over The Next Five Years

Judah Levine, Research Lead at Freightos Group, a seasoned market research manager renowned for data-driven insights. With a keen focus on shipper behaviors and logistics technology trends, Judah’s expertise is second to none. At the Container Shipping Conference 2023, he shared invaluable insights on “The (Belated) Rise of Digital Ocean Bookings,” shedding light on why ocean eBookings lag behind air cargo and offering a glimpse into the transformative changes expected in the next five years. In this blog, we explore Judah’s strategies and the promising future of digital ocean bookings in the shipping industry.

Judah Levine, a prominent figure in the field of logistics, shared his insights on the contrasting approaches to technology adoption in the transportation industry. While airplanes have swiftly embraced digital tools to streamline cargo handling, large cargo ships have lagged behind. The rapid transformation of air cargo into a digital realm, offering efficiency in booking and shipping. However, it also addresses the challenges faced by ships, exacerbated by the disruptions brought about by COVID-19. Nevertheless, there is optimism as signs of change emerge. Additionally, we’ll explore the impact of these technological differences on companies and the novel opportunities unfolding in the digital cargo booking landscape.

The Air Cargo Mode: How airlines digitized over 50% of global capacity in just four years, passing millions of low-touch bookings with instant digital distribution
The Modal Difference: Why ocean liners missed the boat, the COVID impact, and the early signs of change, leveraging internal research data and forward-looking indicators
What it All Means: How BCOs, freight companies and ocean liners may adapt these changes differently, the new channels this will create, and the changing ecosystem.

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