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….
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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…
Lead generation and client acquisition strategies for freight forwarding companies
Lead generation and lead nurturing are very important strategies that can help small and mid-sized freight forwarding companies grow the scale of their operations. A lead can be defined as any person who shows interest in your service. However, generating leads for your freight forwarding company is not enough to gain you new clients. As…
How independent freight forwarders should prepare their cargoes for international shipping
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…