Freight forwarding companies need to take certain precautions to ensure that their high-value shipment reaches the destination in its intact condition. High-value cargoes include items like precious stones, jewellery, expensive alcohol, painting and sculpture, high-end food, electronics etc. While shipping valuable cargo, independent freight forwarders need to eliminate every risk of loss, damage and theft….
While shipping the cargo, independent freight forwarders like you need to make sure that the cargo travels safely to the next destination within the shortest period and at a cost-effective rate. Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing the right container carrier for safe and on-time transit of goods, shipping companies often find themselves in a…
Productive collaboration and relationship building are paramount to the success of an independent freight forwarder. Cementing your relationship with logistics partners is indispensable for gaining an international presence. As a member of the Cooperative Logistics Network, you stand the chance to get businesses from partners across 327 territories around the globe. However, keep in mind…
The digitization of the freight forwarding industry has given rise to a new class of independent freight forwarders who are more agile and innovative and technology-oriented. Simply put, becoming a successful freight forwarder has become easier than ever before with the help of digitization. Digitization has irrevocably changed the freight forwarding industry and forwarders these…
In the transportation and logistics industry, it is not always easy to find a reliable and reputable freight forwarding company that will transport your cargo safely, timely, and at an affordable cost. Moreover, the abundance of independent freight forwarders makes the selection process all the more confusing. Choosing the right logistics partner for your business…
Cargo theft is one of the recurring problems the freight forwarding industry has to regularly contend with. Starting from electronic goods and other valuable shipments to food and beverages, the burglars target all sorts of commodities that fetch good value in the black market. Data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, suggests that in the…
The logistics of moving fresh produce is a complicated one that demands seamless and simultaneous functioning of the entire supply chain so as to ensure that the cargo reaches its destination in perfect condition. Fresh produce logistics takes into consideration many factors such as temperature, humidity, package selection, etc. to ensure the freshness of the…
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…