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How to build a brilliant relationship with your freight forwarding company

Jan 24, 2018

You only need to speak to a handful of people responsible for shipping within their business to understand experiences with their freight forwarding...

[Checklist] Shipping Food or Beverages? 5 Things To Ask Potential Freight Forwarders Before You Put Your Goods In Their Hands

Jan 18, 2018

Quick SummaryShipping food and beverages requires strict adherence to temperature controls and hygiene standards to ensure product safety and...

9 Reasons Why a Freight Company is One Middleman that You Shouldn’t Cut Out

Jan 3, 2018

You might be surprised to discover that a freight forwarder doesn't actually move shipments itself. Instead, it makes arrangements with shipping...

How to Compare Freight Forwarder Quotes and Service Standards

Dec 27, 2017

Quick SummaryComparing freight forwarder quotes requires evaluating total landed costs, transit times, and service reliability rather than focusing...

Understanding Freight Forwarding Costs and Service Charges

Dec 20, 2017

Quick SummaryFreight forwarders charge for their services through a combination of handling fees, transportation costs, and ancillary charges...

10 Ways to Improve your Freight Forwarding Tender

Dec 14, 2017

Selecting the right freight forwarder to meet your shipping needs can be a difficult task, and you might decide to invite potential service...

5 Top Tips When Using A Freight Forwarder For The First time

Nov 29, 2017

If you have decided to outsource your shipping to a freight forwarder, you want to get the very best return on that investment. Here are five top...

Bonded Warehouses: What Is It And Does Your Business Need One

Nov 15, 2017

Bonded Warehouses (sometimes referred to as Customs Warehouses) are warehouses tightly regulated by customs, where imported goods that are intended...

Is It Time To Outsource Your Shipping Requirements To A Freight Forwarder?

Nov 8, 2017

Shipping activities are essential for many businesses, but the logistics involved can be lengthy and complicated. A freight forwarder specialises in...