China’s transportation and logistics sector is expected to expand significantly in the coming years, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 6% from 2022 to 2027, according to a recent Research and Markets report. This growth is fueled by robust government regulations, extensive infrastructure including road, rail, and transportation networks, a vast…
The Cooperative blog
Tag: freight forwarding companies
How packaging optimization can benefit the freight forwarding companies
The process of packing the cargo is a vital stage of the supply chain process that is carried out by the freight forwarding companies or the fulfillment centers. Proper packing ensures that the cargo reaches its consignee in its intact condition and optimizing the packaging process has several benefits for the entire supply chain. In…
Lead generation and client acquisition strategies for freight forwarding companies
Lead generation and lead nurturing are very important strategies that can help small and mid-sized freight forwarding companies grow the scale of their operations. A lead can be defined as any person who shows interest in your service. However, generating leads for your freight forwarding company is not enough to gain you new clients. As…
Common cargo theft tactics and how independent freight forwarders can prevent them
Cargo theft is one of the recurring problems the freight forwarding industry has to regularly contend with. Starting from electronic goods and other valuable shipments to food and beverages, the burglars target all sorts of commodities that fetch good value in the black market. Data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, suggests that in the…
The African Continent Free Trade Agreement: How it will be a game changer for the transportation and logistics industry
On 1st January 2021, the implementation of the African Continent Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) has finally allowed the African nations to officially commence trade under a new free trade area across the continent. The AfCFTA has created the largest free market in the world by connecting 1.3 billion people from 55 nations with a total…