The AfCFTA or African Free Trade Area Agreement was a project that was envisaged over four decades ago with the esposal of the Monrovia Strategy of 1979, the Lagos Plan of Action of 1980, and the Abuja Treaty of 1991. Right from the start, the objective of the African Free Trade Area Agreement was to…
Every country comes with its particular set of rules and regulations which are implemented for controlling the import and export of items across borders. Customs has a major role to play in global commerce and the process of customs clearance is one of the most complicated aspects of international freight shipping. Independent freight forwarders need…
Enhancing the marketing outreach of your company is surely the first and foremost way of accomplishing the objectives of your organization. In today’s post we are going to share a number of tips which are going to help the independent freight forwarders bring about the much needed change in their business. 1. Do your market…
The age of digital transformation of the logistics sector is finally here and TMS is an indispensable aspect of this digitization. TMS or Transport Management System is a platform that can help independent freight forwarders to streamline their shipping process by the automation of several processes. Along with Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and…
2020 has winded up being one of the most inopportune years of the century which was marked by the pandemic, health hazards, lockdown and the resulting economic crisis. The transportation and logistics industry nonetheless, has continued to play the leading role in providing indispensable services even during the peak of the pandemic. Many of the…
No matter if you are just starting in the logistics industry or endeavoring to make your way up the ladder, obtaining certificates will certainly give you an edge over your competition. Garnering a prestigious accreditation will help independent freight forwarders prove their company’s worth in the arena of international logistics. In today’s post, we are…
The Coronavirus and the resulting lockdown spanning all the countries had significantly debilitated the normal economic activities and several sectors across the globe including several big players suffered a major blowback. The transportation and logistics industry nonetheless continued to do its job even with a limited workforce during the peak of the pandemic. This is…
Today we are going to be discussing some tips that will help independent freight forwarders in raising their profit margin. The first trick is the most obvious one: to lower the supply cost by keeping the supply chain expenses to a minimum. This can be achieved by scrutinizing the process thoroughly and by keeping the…
These days a large number of independent freight forwarders are considering becoming IATA Cargo Agents as this international certification can boost the reputation and prestige of the company leading to increased industry recognition. In today’s post, we are going to talk at length about all the advantages of becoming an IATA Cargo Agent and how…
Independent freight forwarders are required to handle imported items from time to time and there are several things the freight forwarder has to be mindful about so as to prevent the shipment from getting stuck at a distant port/airport during its journey. Keep reading this post to find out 5 important tips you need to…