The primary objective for all small and mid-sized logistics companies is business expansion. This growth entails acquiring new customers, hiring additional employees, establishing branch offices, and ultimately increasing revenue. However, attracting more customers and enhancing the company’s profitability requires strategic investment in key areas. With the rise of digital freight forwarders, the logistics companies are…
Packaging forms a crucial aspect of the operations of independent freight forwarders. Inadequate packaging can result in damaged goods and dissatisfied customers when transporting items. Optimizing product packaging methods can positively impact the business of freight forwarding companies while enhancing the supply chain. By maximizing space utilization and minimizing air within each package, freight forwarders…
Logistics companies that want to gain a greater foothold in the market need to invest considerable time and effort towards nurturing and maintaining a good rapport with their potential customers. It needs to be remembered in this context that lead generation and nurturing is a time-intensive task that requires preparation and a well-planned strategy. Additionally,…
Sales in the transportation and logistics sector can be tough to scale for independent freight forwarders like you, especially in the present times when multinationals are expanding their outreach like never before and trying to capture a growing share of your business. Moreover, the economic downturn caused by the pandemic since 2020, has added to…
In the transportation and logistics industry, there are no sure-shot formulae for instant success, but there are several things small and mid-sized logistics companies can do to boost their business growth and establish their brand. Growing your freight forwarding business is an ongoing process that requires industry knowledge, dedication, hard work, and patience. It doesn’t…
An essential component of the independent freight forwarders’ job consists of ensuring that the cargo reaches the consignee’s destination in its intact condition. Making sure that the cargo reaches the customer undamaged not only helps with client retention but also helps to avoid reverse logistics expenses. More often than not, once the shipment is loaded…
As the freight forwarding industry is beset by a plethora of problems that started since the pandemic, independent freight forwarders are facing serious challenges in increasing their revenues and retaining their customer base. While the pandemic and the equipment shortage have finally abated, the transportation and logistics sector is still having to deal with challenges…
AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification provides the freight forwarding companies a globally recognized security standard and certifies them as safe and dependable trading partners. Logistics companies with AEO status have a considerable advantage in international projects. Simply put, this status is like a seal of quality signifying that the freight forwarder’s role in the international…
In the logistics industry it takes several years to build a sound relationship with your customer. However, this industry being extremely volatile, this relationship can get messed up in a day. There are plenty of risk factors associated with freight forwarding companies. These factors include road accidents, theft of assets, accidents due to improper storage…