As the need for climate action intensifies, companies are reshaping their logistical processes within a sustainable framework that encompasses warehousing and transportation. Aside from establishing eco-friendly work environments, the transportation and logistics industry has started various initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental impact. Sustainable logistics and supply chain management can help independent freight forwarders achieve…
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Bridging the Divide: How Independent Freight Forwarders can cope with Digital Disruption
In an era of digital freight forwarding, the traditional logistics companies are actively seeking ways to close the gap and remain competitive with the big names in the industry. By embracing innovative technologies and adopting new strategies, established freight forwarders are finding opportunities to leverage their expertise while staying ahead of the curve. This article…

How the logistics companies can cope with the rising fuel costs
There are several ways in which logistics companies can cut costs and increase their profitability. However, in the present scenario, one of the best opportunities for logistics service providers to reduce expenses is to effectively deal with the problem of rising fuel costs in an innovative way. Companies in the transportation and logistics sector have…

How logistics companies should deal with inflation in 2023
Inflation made a comeback in 2022 and consumers all around the world had to deal with price hikes the like of which were never seen before. Following decades of relative calm, the cost of commodities in the US has spiked to the level that was last seen during the great inflation of the 70s and…

Trends that will dominate the supply chain industry in 2023
In the last three years, the pandemic impacted the normalcy of global logistical operations as a result of which the supply chain industry had to contend with severe disruptions, container shortages, port congestion, hike in spot rates, and sudden changes in demand among other things. Right now we can confidently expect that the pandemic is…

Advantages of route planning software
The transportation and logistics sector can greatly benefit from efficient route planning software that can ensure timely deliveries while cutting down on the expenses. The route optimization systems help freight forwarding companies figure out the most efficient routes for sending several deliveries to a number of locations within the least possible time and covering the…

7 Recommendations to make the most of Conqueror’s 9th Annual Meeting
The success of a freight forwarding company largely depends on two primary factors- the company’s knowledge and experience in the sector and its ability to relate to people and provide them with the best solutions. Therefore, aspects such as networking and the effective management of contacts are vital tools that can help independent freight forwarders…

Tips for independent freight forwarders to reduce cargo damage
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…

How Conqueror members can make the most of their membership?
As the largest exclusive freight forwarders network in the globe there are myriad advantages that the network offers to all its members. Nevertheless, you as a member need to take some proactive action to get a good profit from within the network, expand the horizons of your business, and boost your brand. In this blog,…

Benefits of CRM software for freight forwarding companies
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…