As an independent freight forwarder, you are surely aware that international shipping of cargo entails a lot of preparation and paperwork. The growth of online shopping and the increasing demand for commodities have resulted in substantial growth of global shipping operations. There are several parties involved in international shipping starting from freight forwarders to shipping…
One common objective of all logistics companies big or small is to move their shipment quickly and effectively at the lowest available cost. Road freight service providers no longer own a fleet of trucks that go to a handful of distribution centres and warehouses. Over the last few decades, the freight forwarding industry has become…
In a time when digital transactions have become the order of the day, there are several instances of customers getting caught in some kind of scam or another. In the last five years, we have seen a rise in the number of frauds in the freight forwarding industry. Although there are many genuine logistics companies…
Strategic planning can be defined as an effective management tool that enables a company to optimize its performance for long-term benefits. Although the transportation and logistics industry is extremely volatile, working with a plan has several advantages for freight forwarders. For example, it helps you focus your efforts, encourages your team to work with a…
Many independent freight agents still depend on traditional business-to-business (B2B) marketing channels for promoting their companies. Logistics companies that still focus on cold calling, relationship management, and conventional media outlets are running the risk of losing out on a lot of new customers. In other words, it is high time for the supply chain industry…
The pandemic has greatly added to our stress levels and this is especially true of workers in the logistics industry who are having to deal with additional work pressure. Logistics is one of those industries that specialize in disaster response. For this reason, it is not surprising that employees in this sector are currently extremely…
There are a number of certifications that can greatly boost the credentials of freight forwarders. Regardless of whether you are a newcomer in this sector or a veteran forwarder with years of experience, obtaining one or more of this prestigious accreditation will help get a formidable presence in the international logistics sector. In this post,…
Client satisfaction is one of the objectives that all businesses – especially logistics companies – need to take seriously. Independent freight forwarders need to give special attention to what their customers expect from them. Therefore, then, they will be able to come up with a company strategy in line with the client’s expectation. Their requirements…
Presently, one major news making wave in the supply chain sector is the tremendous port congestion at the US west coast ports. This congestion is expected to last till the peak summer season, therefore, presenting a very difficult period that will continue till the start of the traditional peak season. Over sixty container vessels were…
Even since the lockdown and the evolution of the work from home culture, companies across all sectors are on the lookout for new ways to keep their staff motivated. The work from home scenario is most likely to continue for another few months and meanwhile, the companies are trying to find solutions to boost employee…