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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In the post-pandemic world, the competition in the freight forwarding industry is higher than ever before. On one hand, there is a plethora of independent freight forwarders like you, while on the other hand, we have large multinationals who are constantly chipping away at your clientele. Regardless of the size of your company, there are…
Hazardous cargo refers to merchandise that can pose a serious risk to lives, health, environment, and property when transported in bulk. Hazardous cargo aka dangerous goods can come in several forms including solid liquid and gas. Not only explosives, chemicals, or inflammable substances but even items of everyday use like batters, perfume, liquor, aftershave, and…
Any successful company in the transportation and logistics industry is surely aware of the importance of having a trained and skilled workforce. Simply put, investing in talent is one of the best ways of retaining the best employees who are the biggest assets of independent freight forwarders like you. The best freight forwarding companies are…