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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…

Independent freight forwarders are constantly seeking to find new avenues and implement new marketing plans to find new clients. Although many traditional business owners do not take the idea of social media marketing seriously, it has been proven that social media can be the most effective tool to drive brand awareness, promote services and find…

Relationship building is the cornerstone for the success of independent freight forwarders and this is exactly what an in-person freight forwarders conference can help you achieve. Networking is one of the key aspects that will help you explore new business avenues and build your brand. Most importantly, active networking will help you bring many new…

While shipping the cargo, independent freight forwarders like you need to make sure that the cargo travels safely to the next destination within the shortest period and at a cost-effective rate. Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing the right container carrier for safe and on-time transit of goods, shipping companies often find themselves in a…

Productive collaboration and relationship building are paramount to the success of an independent freight forwarder. Cementing your relationship with logistics partners is indispensable for gaining an international presence. As a member of the Cooperative Logistics Network, you stand the chance to get businesses from partners across 327 territories around the globe. However, keep in mind…

Most independent freight forwarders are still not aware of the potential of a digital marketing strategy to spread the word about their company, find new leads and eventually turn them into returning customers. Logistics companies have finally woken up to the benefits of digital freight forwarding and started focusing on online marketing strategies to grow…

Some of the most important players in the transportation and logistics industry have united to accelerate the process of digital transformation in the ocean freight shipping industry. BIMCO, FIATA, DCSA (Digital Container Shipping Association), ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) and SWIFT have signed an MOU for standardizing the digitization of global commerce. Keep reading today’s…

A Bill of Lading aka B/L, BoL, and Waybill is the most important paperwork you, as an independent freight forwarder, need to handle for any international movement of goods. No matter the kind of cargo you are moving or the mode of transportation, you will need the Bill of Lading. It can be defined as…

In the last few years, the international supply chain sector has been actively catching up with the digitization trends that took most other industries by storm. The top freight forwarding companies are trying to digitize their core processes rather than conducting them manually over phone calls, emails, and excel sheets. Moreover, in a time when…

As an independent freight forwarder, you are surely aware that international shipping of cargo entails a lot of preparation and paperwork.  The growth of online shopping and the increasing demand for commodities have resulted in substantial growth of global shipping operations. There are several parties involved in international shipping starting from freight forwarders to shipping…