With the objective of providing all the members with bespoke solutions, The Cooperative Logistics Network has recently launched an online brochure which can be personalized by them. This new brochure will enhance the corporate image of our agents and change the way in which their customers and partners perceive their company and your services. It…
Coronavirus and its impact on the container shipping industry
The quick spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the container shipping industry. This industry which was already debilitated by the trade war has received yet another blow and is currently reeling under the impact of the pandemic. In today’s post, we are going to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on…
6 strategies to boost your sales in the Post Lockdown Phase
The term sales productivity implies the maximization of your sales with minimal expenditure in terms of funds, time, and effort. The economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has added to the pressure on the sales team of logistics companies which are now on the lookout for new ways to get new projects and increase…
How to benefit from xChange as a member of The COOP
From The COOP, we are glad to announce a new collaboration with Container xChange. Enabling all of our members to directly access to their services throughout the members area. To check how it works, please get in touch via network@container-xchange.com or directly schedule a demo Container xChange helps forwarders get access to a 3rd party container…
A new strike in the Port of Lisbon and Setubal
The stevedores at the Port of Lisbon and the Port of Setubal have extended their call for strike which has been continuing since 9th of March to protest over issues related to docked pay. The purpose of the strike which has been going on intermittently since February 2020 is to force the authorities to intervene…
How to compete with multinationals?
Over the last few decades, the competitive environment within the supply chain industry has remained intact with a minority of multinationals in control of the major chunk of market share. Small and mid-sized logistics companies definitely need to adopt a few effective market strategies to survive the competition and safeguard their market niche against the…
Opportunities for Freight Forwarders in the Post COVID-19 World
The Coronavirus outbreak has hard hit the international trade and investments have considerably diminished in the first quarter of 2020 while the effects of the pandemic are expected to continue in the months to come. The current supply chain scenario A survey by the Institute For Supply Chain Management states that a whopping 75% of…
Working from home: How to increase your productivity as a freight forwarder
The COVID-19 has changed the ways of conducting the logistics business these days. Working from home which used to be a luxury provided by our respective organizations from time to time has now become mandatory in several countries because of the lockdown imposed due to the pandemic. According to our world’s logistics scenario report, many…
5 tips to grow your logistics Business and enhance client retention
With the continual rise in competition in the supply chain sector, small and medium-sized companies are doing their utmost to acquire new customers and create loyal clientele that will come back to them time and time again. However, there are several factors that encourage customer retention, and strong customer service and post-sale communication are two…
9 Benefits of belonging The Cooperative Logistics Network:
The Cooperative Logistics Network is a capped, non-exclusive alliance of hand-picked freight forwarders in each major air/seaport who co-operate in a financially secure environment to reduce costs and risks and grow their businesses by actively working together to compete against the largest multinationals. The Coop does not believe in claiming a membership fee and not…