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How to Become a Freight Forwarder

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from Bryant Surety Bonds. Cerasis is not a freight forwarder, but technically a freight broker/transportation intermediary who specializes in North American Transportation Mangement primarily for less than truckload shipping, truckload, and small package. How to get started.

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Documents for Freight Shipping: A Definitive Guide

Freightera

“I was just looking to ship a pallet to my client… so how did I end up here, with my head in my hands, wondering about the meaning of life?”. Common shipping documents: Bill of Lading. A bill of lading , sometimes called the waybill is the bread and butter of shipping documents. Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt.

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How Dedola Eliminates The Top 4 Problems Importers Face

Dedola Global Logistics

Customer service and account representatives are critical parts of a freight forwarding service. Although many freight forwarders have shipment information accessible online, importers may still have questions. You can see where your shipments are at any time and manage documents in real-time. Going the Extra Mile.

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How To Reduce Soft Costs in Shipping

Dedola Global Logistics

How To Reduce Soft Costs in Shipping. When it comes to choosing the right international freight forwarder for your shipping needs, cost plays a factor in your decision. How can importers and exporters reduce soft costs? A freight forwarder is essentially the middleman between the shipper and the carriers.

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Importing: The Hidden Costs of Choosing the Cheapest Rates

Dedola Global Logistics

Freight forwarders offering cheap rates don’t have systems that allow you to track your shipment in real time –usually because they don’t invest in the technology or the internal procedures to follow your shipments efficiently. DGL has experienced staff who know how to minimize or eliminate these costs. Visibility. Efficiency.

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How to Improve Freight Labeling for Transport and Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating. Incorrect or missing labels are a source of frustration for packers, handlers, freight forwarders, customs officers, haulers and those receiving the goods.

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How Dedola Eliminates The Top 4 Problems Importers Face

Dedola Global Logistics

Unresponsive Customer Service Customer service and account representatives are critical parts of a freight forwarding service. Although many freight forwarders have shipment information accessible online, importers may still have questions. A freight forwarder that consults with the importer is a valuable asset.