The freight forwarder’s playbook for outsmarting port congestion in 2025 If you’ve been in freight forwarding long enough, you know the drill, more often than not, your container finally reaches the port… and then just sits there. Days pass. The tracking updates are frozen. Clients are calling. The port looks more like a parking lot…
Freight forwarding isn’t what it used to be. Not long ago, the strength of a forwarder was measured in phone calls, personal relationships, and the ability to juggle documents, customs rules, and client expectations across time zones. Today, the industry is changing fast. Automated quoting platforms, AI-powered route optimization, paperless customs clearance, and real-time cargo…
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…