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Document Automation Best Practices for Freight Forwarders

RPA Labs

Managing modern shipping processes, especially shipping documentation , can be a challenge for freight forwarders in the best of times. These improvements to document management workflow and costs are possible thanks to the continued shift toward integrating better documentation automation tools into routine supply chain operations.

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Three Essentials to Look for in Your Freight Forwarder Software

Magaya

Whether you’re new to the freight forwarding industry or you’ve been in this line of business for a long time, it’s easy to marvel at how the industry has evolved in recent years. Software that facilitates streamlined, efficient, affordable service is crucial to your success as a modern freight forwarder.

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Why ISO Certification in Freight Forwarding Makes a Difference

MTS Logistics

There are very few in freight forwarding. Choose the right partners and tools based on your standards. Usually, auditors won’t be from our industry (since there are very few freight forwarders in the market that have ISO certification), so it gives us an opportunity to have a fresh look into our system.

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Cooperative Logistics Network now offering e-learning

Logistics Business Magazine

The Cooperative Logistics Network – an international alliance of more than 320 hand-picked freight forwarders – has launched its Online Logistics Academy. The future of the freight forwarding sector is constantly evolving. These training programmes can be completed at the students’ suitable pace.

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Downloadable Training Guide: Quoting With CargoWise Modules

With this training tool for freight forwarders, learn how to use CargoWise Quotations and One Off Quotes to create rate cards and spot quotes in order to improve the efficiency and accuracy of your internal processes.

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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. A freight forwarder that consults with the importer is a valuable asset. Going the Extra Mile.

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The Importance of Balancing Technology, People, and Service in Shipping

MTS Logistics

As we are navigating this new phase in shipping, we see the importance of training operation teams. Additionally, by the nature of our industry, it is very difficult to train people on certain skills remotely. With things changing locally and internationally, you need experienced people train the newcomers.