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10 Must-Have Qualities in a Top-Notch Freight Forwarder

Dedola Global Logistics

requires a rock-solid freight forwarder. Seasoned Expertise with a Dash of Flexibility You’re not just looking for a freight forwarder with years of experience; you want one that’s adaptable. Choosing the right freight forwarder is an investment in your company’s future.

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2023’s Freight Forwarding and Project Cargo: The Big Shifts We’re Buzzing About!

MTS Logistics

The freight forwarding and project cargo sectors, always at the heart of global commerce, are adapting and evolving. But how does this translate to freight forwarding? Insight: A study found that optimizing shipping routes and reducing idle time at ports could reduce emissions by up to 20%.

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The Freight Forwarding Process From Start to Finish

ShipLilly

The complexity of shipping schedules means that there is an increasing number of businesses that are reliant on the freight forwarding sector. It is beneficial to use freight forwarders in certain circumstances. For a new or small business, it can be a daunting task to take on a freight forwarder for the first time.

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Modern Freight Forwarding – A Comprehensive Guide

20Cube Logistics

The rapid rate of technological change and faster access to a greater amount of data are resulting in a transformation of the freight forwarding process. According to several recent studies on the subject, there will be a significant reduction in the processing times involved in activities like shipping and customs.

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Top Trends in Freight Forwarder Digitization

Freightos

This year’s Freightos mystery shopper study looked to answer these questions. . In the study we looked to online spot quoting as a proxy for the overall digitization of the industry as it’s often a shipper’s first encounter with forwarders. Threat from Carriers and Digital Freight Forwarders? About the Research.

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The State of Freight Forwarder Response Time

RPA Labs

That’s the average response rate for a freight forwarder to respond to a quote request as uncovered in this unique approach by automation workflow company, RPA Labs. While we’ve heard this sentiment time and time again, have freight forwarders really changed the way they respond to customers? Lead time: 14 Days.

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Inside the Shipper Mind with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

His expertise includes strategic planning, brand positioning, advertising, public relations, website strategy and design, and development of white papers, case studies and other content. LMA’s approach recognizes that logistics services today are BOUGHT, not sold.