Independent freight forwarders like you who want to stay competitive in the market will need to readjust their online presence and become more visible and readily available to their clients. An easy way of doing this is to focus on the SEO of your website. While it may seem like the most obvious approach but…
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A guide to starting a freight forwarding business
Logistics is a thriving sector both locally and globally as it is required to keep consumers supplied with their daily requirements of goods on a day to basis. And this is exactly what you need to cash in. If you are thinking about starting a transportation and logistics company, then, there are several things you…
Tips for freight forwarders to strengthen relationships with their logistics partners
In the transportation and logistics industry collaboration and relationship building are paramount to success. Cementing your relationship with logistics partners is indispensable for gaining an international presence. Operating a logistics business and growing a company starts with engaging with new partners and establishing meaningful connections with them. In this post, we are going to briefly…
6 tips for independent freight forwarders to prepare for the upcoming peak season
The holiday system is almost upon us and independent freight forwarders are already feeling the pressure of volume spikes and tight deadlines. The last three months of the year are a very busy one for the freight forwarding industry when they need to cope with increased consumer demand. Logistics companies need to start preparing themselves…
How independent freight forwarders can avoid loses due to abandoned cargo
Independent freight forwarders with considerable experience in this industry have surely had to deal with abandoned cargo at some point in their careers. Every year, almost hundreds of thousands of containers are abandoned globally. Although cargo abandonment by the consignee can be a stressful situation for all the stakeholders of the shipping process, it can…
An email marketing strategy guide for logistics companies to get new customers
A well-implemented email marketing strategy can be a very useful way for logistics companies to generate leads and convert prospective clients into returning ones. Email marketing not only provides the greatest advantage of being able to reach a large group of people but also allows the possibility of customizing the email content according to the…
Tips for logistics companies to foster client engagement
One of the most important factors that can help small and mid-sized logistics companies to grow their business is to come up with a robust client engagement strategy. The primary objective of this strategy is to attract new customers while retaining the existing customers at the same time. Independent freight forwarders who are planning to…
The importance of face-to-face meetings for independent freight forwarders
As an independent player in the freight forwarding industry, your primary goal should be to expand your outreach by teaming up with the most dependable agents from around the globe. Networking is one of the key aspects that can help independent freight forwarders to explore new business opportunities and build their brand. Most importantly, active…
How technology can help improve customer service for independent freight forwarders
The market reputation of independent freight forwarders is entirely dependent on the way they serve their customers. Just like any other sector, the freight forwarding industry is striving to create a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with its customers. Apart from strengthening the brand image, a sound relationship with customers also helps to deal with the…
Tips to make the most of Globalia’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer
The increasing competition from the multinationals, higher client expectations, and the need for seamless, visible, and more efficient operations are a few factors that are prompting independent freight forwarders to adopt digitization. The leading logistics companies are racing to digitize their core operations by replacing manual processes with automated ones. Additionally, at a time when…