Price is what you pay, and value is what you get. A low price is often enticing, but keep in mind that you get what you pay for. Value and price are linked in the logistics industry so be careful of what you are asking a freight forwarder or carrier for. When you request a rate quote, you should ask for all-inclusive rates and check if there are any local charges at origin or destination that are ...
Freight forwarders are very good at moving shipments around the globe in the most compliant manner possible, but did you know that their capabilities and competencies actually stretch much further? Here are five things your freight forwarder can do to help you run your business more efficiently and profitably: Monitoring vendor performance: Using a dashboard application that tracks all imports and...
Your company’s future depends on effective transportation and information management. Whether you’re attempting to provide commercial buyers with products or importing the resources you’ll need to create them, your success relies on everything being in the right places at the right times. Getting your freight forwarding providers on board with Electronic Data Interchange, or EDI, could be the best...