FIATA – which refers to the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations – derives its name from the French abbreviation of Fédération Internationale des Associations de Transitaires et Assimilés. It is the largest non-governmental transport association of freight forwarding companies. Founded back in 1926, FIATA is presently headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. As one of the…
The top logistics networks act as an international umbrella network of vetted freight forwarders. Having a global brand name and a network of trusted partners will allow you to bid for high-value contracts. Additionally, working with your partners also gives you the chance to branch out and increase your area of operation. Cooperation in handling…
When you need to find a logistics partner to handle your international cargoes, the sheer number of choices can be somewhat overwhelming. On the one hand, there are the big multinational firms while on the other hand there are independent freight forwarders offering specialty services at a cost-effective price. It is imperative for small logistics…
LCL or less than container load is a mode of ocean freight shipping for shipments that are not large enough to fill 20 or 40 feet shipping containers. Independent freight forwarders need to consider several options that help to cut costs while delivering the cargo on time. For this reason, whenever the shipment is below…
Over the last ten years, the cut flower industry has been thriving in the African continent. The USA and the European Union are presently the largest buyers of cut flowers. While Kenya and South Africa are the two nations leading in flower export. International flower exports have greatly increased in value in the last ten…
One of your top employees handing out a resignation letter is one of the worst nightmares of every manager. Employee retention is absolutely vital for the long-term success of independent freight forwarders. Recruiting the right employee can be expensive both in terms of time and money. Consider the amount of time that goes into the…
Lead nurturing refers to the process of nurturing and maintaining a solid relationship with your potential customers. Even if your business is a small one, your clientele doesn’t necessarily have to be small. Lead nurturing is of paramount importance for small and independent freight forwarders who want to make it big. It not only helps…
Every international shipping company offering services in the Middle East is surely aware of the fact that Ramadan which starts from 13th April and continues till 12th May, is one of the busiest times in the Middle Eastern countries. In today’s post, we are going to talk about why it is important for freight forwarding…
Customer needs should set the tone of your company’s strategy. Their demands must dictate your approach, which should include an effective plan to meet their demands. But nowadays there is something else to cope with, digital technology is transforming customer habits. Today, they expect content and services anytime, anywhere, and in any format or device…
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…