Globalia Logistics Network, an exclusive network of handpicked independent freight forwarders, has set a new record by reaching 209 members representing 133 countries. For the first time since the company started its journey in 2017, Globalia Logistics Network is counting on the strength of over 200 agents from across 133 countries around the globe.
This logistics network was created in 2016 with just a handful of trustworthy agents in select cities. Since then, our team has put in a lot of effort to make the network a highly useful and profitable one for our members. Additionally, the increase in the number of agents within the network is helping to expand the outreach of members who will now have trusted partners across 209 cities.
Keep reading our special post to find out the several factors that encourage independent freight forwarders to join Globalia Logistics Network and the several advantages it can bring to small and mid-sized logistics companies who are looking forward to making a mark in the industry.
Factors helping Globalia to emerge as one of the best logistics network
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Territorial exclusivity
With just one company representing each territory, Globalia eliminates all points of conflict between members thereby fostering an ambience of collaboration. As the sole representative of the city they are operating from, the members get to take charge of all shipment requirements to/from their territory from within the network. This translates to increased project opportunities and an enhanced ROI.
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The most reliable logistics partners
Working with unprofessional or unreliable partners can cost you immensely and even ruin the reputation of your company. This is why, rather than accepting all membership applications just for the sake of collecting the yearly fee, Globalia carefully vets the applicants before accepting them. As an international freight forwarders association of hand-picked companies, Globalia ensures that the agents have good business volume, financial solvency, and good credit history.
Furthermore, in order to get membership, all agents need to have a minimum of 2 years of experience along with a well-established reputation. Simply put, members of this network can eliminate the risk of working with incompetent and unprofessional logistics partners.
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The prospect of getting new businesses
Hands down the main reason for freight forwarders to join a network is to increase their profitability. Their foremost concern is whether they can use the network as a sales tool. This is an area where Globalia can greatly assist its members. All Globalia members are in a powerful position to receive inward free-hands, routings, sales leads, quotations, etc. from over 208 agents. This could enormously help to augment the business volume of the member companies.
However, the active participation of the agents is important for obtaining a steady flow of shipments from their network partners. As an agent, you need to reciprocate and send out more projects for your partners within the network. This is the golden rule for the creation of a productive relationship which is advantageous for both parties.
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An Annual Meeting to grow your business
Globalia helps in bringing new businesses to their member’s companies by organizing a yearly Annual Meeting where the members get face to face and discuss the prospects of enhanced collaboration and finalize their deals. Globalia’s 4th Annual Meeting which was recently concluded in Phuket, Thailand, in March 2023, was a momentous success where over 100 network members came together under one roof to engage in productive business networking and for building lasting partnerships.
The yearly meetings give the members an opportunity to showcase their business, sign new deals, gain market exposure, and strengthen the relationship ties with partners. This is surely the greatest advantage of becoming a member of one of the best freight forwarders networks.
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Helping members to digitize their operations
This is a time when all the major players in the industry have started digitizing their operations to stay relevant in the competitive market. Nevertheless, in a paper-based industry like transportation and logistics, this task is not easy and the process can be an expensive one. Globalia offers a range of free online tools and platforms meant that quicken your day-to-day work and allow you to provide better customer service.
Additionally, they are the first international freight forwarding network to launch an instant quoting ability for its members. Back in 2018, they created a member-exclusive freight quote generation platform FreightViewer, that allows the members to digitize the process of uploading contract rates, allowing them to share it immediately with their clients and partners. With FreightViewer, the agents can provide their clients with a quotation almost instantly without having to make them wait for two or three days.
This tool organizes all the different freight rates in one platform enabling agents to create a detailed customized e-mail or PDF for the quotation requested. This quotation can be mailed to their clients and partners immediately. FreightViewer also provides personalized websites for all members to share their rates and achieve a greater business volume. Moreover, Globalia’s FreightViewer department keeps adding new features and updates to this software that are demonstrated during their Annual Meetings.
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