60. The Future of E-commerce Logistics with Refael Elbaz of Unicargo

eCom Pulse - Your Heartbeat to the World of E-commerce.

UniCargo is a logistics company that focuses on providing freight forwarding and logistics services to e-commerce businesses. They specialize in serving online entrepreneurs who have unique logistics needs but are often overlooked by traditional freight forwarding companies. UniCargo offers services such as import of record, warehousing, last mile distribution, and reverse logistics. They have developed an inventory management system that provides transparency and unified data for their clients' stock levels. They also use technology and analytics to help e-commerce brands improve their transit times, reduce costs, and optimize their packaging. In this conversation, Refael Elbaz, the founder and President of Unicargo, discusses the importance of optimizing packaging and logistics in e-commerce businesses. He emphasizes the need to reduce packaging size and weight to save on shipping costs. Refael also highlights the benefits of consolidating shipments and using ocean freight for cost-effective transportation. He advises businesses to prioritize compliance and understand the regulations and requirements of new markets before expanding internationally. Refael also shares valuable insights on the importance of building the right team and knowing one's limits in order to scale a business successfully. Website: www.vimmi.net Email us: [e-mail] Podcast website: vimmi.net/ecom-pulse-podcast Talk to us on Social: LinkedIn Vimmi: il.linkedin.com/company/vimmi LinkedIn Eitan Koter: linkedin.com/in/eitankoter YouTube: @VimmiCommunications Guest: Refael Elbaz, founder and President of Unicargo LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/refael-elbaz Unicargo - unicargo.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f_WhsgYGJY Takeaways:

• UniCargo focuses on providing logistics services to e-commerce businesses with unique needs.
• They offer services such as import of record, warehousing, last mile distribution, and reverse logistics.
• UniCargo has developed an inventory management system that provides transparency and unified data for their clients' stock levels.
• They use technology and analytics to help e-commerce brands improve transit times, reduce costs, and optimize packaging. Optimizing packaging size and weight can significantly reduce shipping costs for e-commerce businesses.
• Consolidating shipments and using ocean freight can lead to immediate cost savings.
• Prioritize compliance and understand the regulations and requirements of new markets before expanding internationally.
• Building the right team is crucial for scaling a business successfully.

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to UniCargo and their Focus on E-commerce 03:30 Import of Record and Warehousing for E-commerce 14:09 UniCargo's Inventory Management System 24:19 Optimizing Packaging and Logistics 31:19 Compliance and Regulations in International Expansion 36:08 Building the Right Team for Business Growth