Pharmaceutical cargo requires special skills and know-how on the part of independent freight forwarders. More often than not, pharmaceutical items are both time and temperature sensitive and demand special precautions during transit. The freight forwarding company needs to ensure that the quality and integrity of the products are intact throughout their journey from the manufacturing…
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How the Electronic Bill of Lading can accelerate the efficiency of the industry
The Bill of Lading aka BoL or B/L is the most important shipping document that serves as a receipt of freight forwarding services. It works as a contract and a document of title between the carrier and the shipping company or freight forwarder. Over the last couple of years, the digitization of the freight forwarding…
The acquisition of Agility Global by DSV Panalpina and its implications on independent freight forwarders
DSV Panalpina has just signed a contract to take over Agility Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) business. Two years back DSV acquired Panalpina a Switzerland-based transport and logistics company. The new merger is expected to create the third-largest player in the international logistics industry based on revenue share. Following the merger, Agility will come up as…
Globalia Logistics Network concludes its First Virtual Meeting successfully
Apart from the one-to-one meetings, there was also a live online demonstration of all the new features and functions of Globalia’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer Globalia Logistics Network has successfully concluded its first-ever Virtual Meeting held on the 14th and 15th of October 2020. The Virtual Meeting afforded an opportunity to the delegates to come together…
How to make the most out of a network
Keep reading to find out how independent freight forwarders can make the most of the logistics network Make sure to keep your contact information updated so your partners can reach you at any time This shall be done not only in your network profile, but also in all the websites your company name, address, email,…
The importance of customer service in the transportation and logistics industry
Client servicing more often than not is the crux of every business and freight forwarding is no exception. If you are planning to expand your business and gain loyal and returning customers then its time for you to focus on a customer focussed strategy which will boost the reputation of your organization through positive customer…
6 strategies to boost your sales
The term sales productivity implies the maximization of your sales with minimal expenditure in terms of funds, time, and effort. The economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has added to the pressure on the sales team of logistics companies which are now on the lookout for new ways to get new projects and increase…
5 most common mistakes freight forwarders need to avoid
Almost all independent freight forwarders regardless of their size or experience tend to make mistakes every once in a while. All of you are well acquainted with the feeling of anxiety which comes during the seemingly long period when you wait for your shipment to reach the consignee at your selected destination. While handling a…
Logistics workers: Heroes in the shadows
Approximately 450 million people are employed in the transportation and logistics industry all over the globe. However, they have never come to the limelight and many people are still unaware of the importance of the work they do every day. Nevertheless, these days the role of supply chain workers has started to be recognized as…
5 tips for effective communications with your international clients
As a freight forwarder, you surely need to connect with clients and partners from various countries and cultural backgrounds. In 2020 the entire world is connected like never before, and all you need to do to reach someone is shoot an email/social post/instant message and you’re all set to receive the reply within a few…