In the present era of e-commerce, last-mile logistics is coming up as a vital aspect of the services of independent freight forwarders. Consumer behaviour has changed considerably since the advent of online shopping. Moreover, the pandemic has made it abundantly clear that e-commerce will be the future of shopping. Logistics companies that are venturing into…
There are several ways for independent freight forwarders to strengthen their team, get new clients and expand their operations. Joining a freight forwarders network will surely help you globalize your company and obtain new projects. Nevertheless, enhancing your core team by recruiting new talents should also be a vital part of your expansion strategy. Independent…
The Golden Week is a week-long Chinese national holiday when the entire country goes on holiday for one week. Following the Chinese National Day on October 1, there is a seven days celebration called the Golden Week festival when ceremonies and parades are held throughout the country. The freight forwarding industry in China and beyond…
FIATA – which refers to the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations – derives its name from the French abbreviation of Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés. It is the largest non-governmental transport association of freight forwarding companies. Founded back in 1926, FIATA is presently headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. As one of the…
The top logistics networks act as an international umbrella network of vetted freight forwarders. Having a global brand name and a network of trusted partners will allow you to bid for high-value contracts. Additionally, working with your partners also gives you the chance to branch out and increase your area of operation. Cooperation in handling…
When you need to find a logistics partner to handle your international cargoes, the sheer number of choices can be somewhat overwhelming. On the one hand, there are the big multinational firms while on the other hand there are independent freight forwarders offering specialty services at a cost-effective price. It is imperative for small logistics…
Uber Freight which was launched in May 2017 has somewhat changed the landscape of the transportation and logistics industry in general and the road freight industry in particular. Ever since its market appearance there have been lots of speculations about the effects of this app on small and mid-sized logistics companies. Moreover, in the last…
LCL or less than container load is a mode of ocean freight shipping for shipments that are not large enough to fill 20 or 40 feet shipping containers. Independent freight forwarders need to consider several options that help to cut costs while delivering the cargo on time. For this reason, whenever the shipment is below…
Over the last ten years, the cut flower industry has been thriving in the African continent. The USA and the European Union are presently the largest buyers of cut flowers. While Kenya and South Africa are the two nations leading in flower export. International flower exports have greatly increased in value in the last ten…
One of your top employees handing out a resignation letter is one of the worst nightmares of every manager. Employee retention is absolutely vital for the long-term success of independent freight forwarders. Recruiting the right employee can be expensive both in terms of time and money. Consider the amount of time that goes into the…