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…
The shipping containers which were invented back in 1956 stand as a remarkable innovation that has left an indelible mark on maritime history. Even though nearly 70 years have passed since the origin of shipping containers, the fundamental aspects of container operations have remained largely unchanged, including the manual and opaque procedures governing its operations….
Most independent freight forwarders who provide OOG cargo services are often required to move heavy equipment both domestically and internationally. However, moving machinery is a challenging activity that demands skill, knowledge, and manpower to prevent any damage to the expensive parts. Even with the use of new machine-moving equipment such as heavy-duty transporters and air…
To survive the ever-increasing competition in the logistics sector, small and mid-sized logistics companies need to focus on building lasting relationships with competent partners. Participating in a freight forwarders conference is one effective strategy that could help them strengthen the bottom line of the businesses of independent freight forwarders like you. The Coop’s 6th Annual…
Independent freight forwarders looking to augment their sales and hit the global market can benefit substantially by becoming a part of one of the best freight forwarders networks. The best logistics networks which act as an international umbrella network of vetted freight forwarders can help small and mid-sized companies to better compete with the multinationals…
Email marketing is a highly valuable online marketing tool that can help independent freight forwarders with limited resources to build their brand. A well-implemented email marketing campaign can help logistics companies build better relationships with their clients, promote their services, augment sales and increase brand awareness. Email marketing not only allows companies to reach a…
With more than 333 reliable freight forwarding agents in over 136 countries, The Cooperative Logistics Network is one of the leading freight forwarding networks of our time. As a network of reliable forwarders, The Coop has better resources in terms of size and greater outreach than some of the largest multinationals. Most importantly, The Cooperative…
The transportation and logistics industry contributes 24% of the net global emissions. Moreover, this number keeps growing, because of the increasing demand for commodities around the world. All the big players in the logistics industry are competing to make their operations more sustainable since the demand for green logistics is growing by the day. Independent…
Even a few years back, the freight forwarders’ sole responsibility was to organize and oversee the transportation of cargo. They traditionally acted as agents of the carriers or as shipping agents. The success of a logistics company depended on its experience, industry knowledge, international network, and ability to mitigate crisis situations. Their role was to…
The process of packing the cargo is a vital stage of the supply chain process that is carried out by the freight forwarding companies or the fulfillment centers. Proper packing ensures that the cargo reaches its consignee in its intact condition and optimizing the packaging process has several benefits for the entire supply chain. In…