Air freight shipping accounts for more than 6 trillion USD worth of shipments every year which makes up around 35% of global trade by value. Customers these days expect high-speed deliveries which is one factor why shipping companies opt for air freight to ship their cargo around the globe within the shortest possible span of…
How in-person meetings can boost operational efficiency of freight forwarders
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…
How to choose the best logistics network
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…
How e-commerce is fostering the growth of the international logistics industry
Although the trend of online shopping is nothing new, it was the pandemic which undoubtedly expedited the boom of the e-commerce industry which in turn has directly influenced the companies providing services in the transportation and logistics sector. The e-commerce companies are increasingly outsourcing logistics to fulfill their orders effectively and on time. The rising…
Why freight forwarders need to go for marine cargo insurance
Last year, the cargo ship Felicity Ace carrying Porsches, Lamborghinis, and Bentleys caught fire and sank. Volkswagen confirmed that the losses which amounted to over $300 million would be covered by cargo insurance. This is not an isolated incident. Even just a month back, the container ship Pacific Express lost 10 containers overboard due to…
Advantages of email marketing for independent freight forwarders
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…
Tips for the Coop members to increase the sales within the freight Network
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…
How independent freight forwarders can make their business more sustainable
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…
Freight rate outlook for 2023
The transportation and logistics sector went on a bumpy ride in the last couple of years because of the rising rates, overstretched capacity, equipment and labour shortage, rising fuel prices and several other factors. This year can offer some respite when it comes to the freight rates because of the falling demand for goods. Nevertheless,…
Everything you need to know about The Coop’s Day Trip and why you need to be a part of it
A corporate trip with your industry peers can offer a splendid opportunity to enjoy a lovely day out while building strong bonds and lasting friendships with your partners. Even in the era of Zoom calls and online meetings, business trips have made a comeback since the last few years were not conducive for face-to-face corporate…