Facebook Messenger marketing can be an influential component of the digital strategy of independent freight forwarders. By offering a direct channel to connect with customers, this tool enables forwarders to showcase their strong points and highlight the solutions they can provide to address the particular requirements of their customers. With over 1 billion monthly users,…
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Month: June 2023
A guide to shipping dangerous goods for independent freight forwarders
Shipping dangerous goods requires careful planning and execution to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the transportation process. Dangerous goods can include explosives, flammable liquids, gases, toxic substances, and other hazardous materials that can pose a threat to human health and the environment. Independent freight forwarders who are into shipping dangerous goods should be…
Tips for independent freight forwarders to successfully ship perishable products
Consumers across the world have the option of stepping into a store to buy fresh meat or pick up a temperature-sensitive medicine from their pharmacist. The availability of fresh fruit, flowers, meat, medicines, etc is made possible by a set of complicated logistical operations that bring perishable items from faraway countries to the consumers. Perishable…
Digitization in international logistics operations: The importance of online paperwork
The international logistics networks encompass numerous critical elements such as speedy cargo movement, efficiency, documentation, and supply chain digitization. Among these aspects, one definitely stands out as outdated: paperwork. Engaging in repetitive tasks like signing bills, manually sending quotations and invoices, inputting data into documents, and paperwork demands meticulous attention to detail. Even the tiniest…