Facebook Messenger marketing stands as a potent element in the digital playbook of freight forwarding companies. It offers a direct conduit to engage with customers, allowing forwarders to spotlight their strengths and underscore the tailored solutions they can provide to meet specific customer demands. With an audience exceeding 1 billion monthly users, FB Messenger emerges…
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An independent freight forwarders guide to shipping pharmaceuticals
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…
Globalia exceeds the 200 mark: Factors that prompt freight forwarders to join Globalia Logistics Network
Globalia Logistics Network, an exclusive network of handpicked independent freight forwarders, has set a new record by reaching 209 members representing 133 countries. For the first time since the company started its journey in 2017, Globalia Logistics Network is counting on the strength of over 200 agents from across 133 countries around the globe. This…
Tips for logistics companies to build a strong customer referral programme
customers who One of the ground rules for getting new customers is to use your service to create clients who refer your business to their peers. Logistics companies who want to make it big need to work on creating satisfied would rate their services as ‘excellent’ and recommend your company to others. In other words,…
Most common international shipping mistakes and how to avoid them
Independent freight forwarders who are looking forward to building their company’s reputation need to find the most effective way to ship their cargo without making the slightest error. However, when it comes to international freight shipping, it can be all too easy to slip up. Even a seemingly small error could result in expensive delays…
How a quick quoting process can help logistics companies to get new business
For traditional logistics companies, sending quick door-to-door quotations for a business is not at all an easy task. Nevertheless, the inability to provide fast responses to quote requests from customers is a serious barrier for freight forwarders to obtain new projects. However, the digitization of the transportation and logistics sector is reversing this scenario…
An email marketing strategy guide for logistics companies to get new customers
A well-implemented email marketing strategy can be a very useful way for logistics companies to generate leads and convert prospective clients into returning ones. Email marketing not only provides the greatest advantage of being able to reach a large group of people but also allows the possibility of customizing the email content according to the…
The new initiative of the US authorities to promote efficiency in the supply chain industry
The White House recently launched a plan that intends to ease the supply chain bottlenecks in the country. This new initiative primarily hinges on data sharing by all the stakeholders in the supply chain industry. This new project called FLOW (Freight Logistics Optimization Works) is a data-sharing drive that seeks to connect all the stakeholders…
A guide to the best logistics software for independent freight forwarders
In the last few years and especially since the pandemic, the transportation and logistics industry has been undergoing the process of digitization. Challenges from the multinationals, increasing competition, changed customer expectations, and the need for more efficiency are some of the factors that have prompted the forwarders to adapt to the new age of seamless…
The importance of shipment tracking in the transportation and logistics industry
As an independent freight forwarder, you need to consider providing shipment tracking solutions for your clients. Shipment tracking is important for the success of your logistics business mainly because of its impact on customer service. In other words, your clients are always eager to learn about the status of their cargo and when to expect…