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Freight consolidation: how your business can benefit from it

Shipping smaller parcels of freight, be it domestic or overseas, can turn out to be more expensive than sending full container loads of cargo, especially if you’re not familiar with the available alternatives for smaller volumes of freight in the […]

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What type of education is needed in order to be a freight forwarder?

Before we go deeper into the requirements for becoming a freight forwarder, we need to understand what exactly a freight forwarder is and what is expected from this professional. In a nutshell, a freight forwarder is an agent who handles […]

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Cargo weight distribution: How to do it properly

Knowing how to do the cargo weight distribution properly is one of the most important aspects of moving cargo in road freight. Besides that, the correct distribution influences directly in road wear and tear. Therefore, it is essential for logistics […]

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Freight Forwarders: What makes them different

Importing or exporting cargo efficiently requires knowledge and experience in a number of different areas. Although it is possible to negotiate an operation directly with a carrier, international freight forwarders have the knowledge to make this process much simpler, safer […]

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5 tips to deal with the transportation of dangerous goods

One of the major challenges in the transportation of dangerous goods is ensuring that everything goes smoothly, safe and sound. After all, the success of logistics is not just about timely and cost-effective product deliveries. It is also necessary that […]

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Best practices in logistics and supply chain management

Doing effective logistics and supply chain management is a challenge for most freight forwarders. However, any entrepreneur should know that running a good management system is the key to success, especially when it comes to the logistics segment. All stages of […]

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Best freight forwarding tips for logistics management

  Every freight forwarder should see the improvement of their logistics management processes as a critical factor to remain competitive in the market. Yes, to constantly optimize your business’ administration is a challenging task, as it requires financial investment and […]

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5 tips to increase your freight forwarding sales

  Succeeding as a forwarder involves being able to understand your international prospects’ mindset and provide them with exactly what they’re looking for when in need of a partner abroad. Considering that the import and export culture may vary a […]

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Improve your risk management process during project cargo operations

On a previous post, we have already talked about some general risk management strategies for freight forwarders, click here to check it out! However, when it comes to handling project cargo operations, extra caution is required. This is why, in […]

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How to avoid with demurrage charges in Brazil

If you are a freight forwarder who often ships to Brazil, you should be familiar with the risks of having your customers’ goods sent to the red channel. In case the cargo needs to go through inspection once it reaches […]

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Grow your business: 5 mistakes to avoid as a freight forwarder

What freight forwarder doesn’t wish to expand their business and increase profit? These goals are on every agents’ bucket list, however, accomplishing them requires much effort. Part of this is avoiding some basic mistakes that could be keeping your business […]

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How to create a business plan for freight forwarding companies

In such an overcrowded marketplace, founding a freight forwarder requires the elaboration of a thorough business plan. The business plan is a document used to describe your enterprise and the business model that supports it. This plan is the base of all […]

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Stakeholder management for freight forwarders

When it comes to handling integrated logistics demands, there can be several stakeholders involved in the same project. And in order for the operation to be successful, a forwarder must have stakeholder management skills and create a positive relationship with […]

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The key competencies for logistics professionals

The freight forwarding company in charge of a specific logistics operation plays an essential role in guaranteeing its effectiveness. For this reason, it is really important to choose well the partner you will be working with. And more than that […]

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International Trade Compliance: tips for successful customs procedures

International trade compliance stands for the terms and conditions that should rule all trade between two or more countries. A compliance usually includes lending, classification, trade risk determination, and the payment of duty or taxes involved in the transaction. Different countries […]

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Risk Management Strategies for Freight Forwarders

Freight forwarders are an integral part of the supply chain and global trade. Without their assistance, operation flow becomes complex and is likely to go wrong. This is perhaps the most important reason to count on the assistance of a […]

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How to increase business opportunities in logistics events?

Networking is unquestionably one of the most important practices to increase business opportunities in logistics. Its relevance in this segment is mainly due to the constant need that freight forwarders have to develop partnerships that can represent their customers’ cargo […]

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5 tips to reduce international freight costs

Freight forwarders often assume that the price they pay for the international transportation of goods is standard in the market and won’t change much from one partner to the other. However, choosing the right partners can actually reduce your international […]

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The best talent retention practices in the supply chain segment

Talent retention is one of the most essential facets of running a successful logistics business. In case you are unfamiliar with this term, it basically consists of the ability a company has to maintain its employees over time, ensuring low turnover […]

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Project Cargo: How to partner with the right companies?

Project cargo operations require counting on the assistance of freight forwarders with specialized expertise in conducting this kind of transport. Only by doing so, you will have the peace of mind of knowing that your cargo is being handled by […]

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What are the top negotiation skills for managers?

  There are no doubts that advanced negotiation skills for managers and other professionals are one of the key aspects that guarantee a business’ success. In the logistics segment, this affirmation is even more accurate, seeing that as a b2b […]

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Looking for a reliable freight forwarder? Here’s what you need to know

Finding reliable logistics partners to work with is one of the main challenges a freight forwarder face in the current days. However, establishing these collaborations is a must for any businesses looking for a way to expand their services’ reach […]

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7 powerful customer service skills your partners should master

Establishing partnerships with companies that offer good customer service is a must for every b2b that wishes to have a successful performance in the market. However, in logistics, this is even more important. That is, when searching for a freight […]

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of air freight?

When in need of moving your customers’ goods overseas, the price is not the only factor to be considered in order to choose the right partner to work with. There are several other key aspects that can help you define […]

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It’s beyond the price: 6 tips to help you find the right freight forwarder

Choosing the right freight forwarder to partner with can be quite a hard task. Although every agents’ goal is to find a company that offers high-quality solutions at a competitive price in the country they are sending or receiving cargo […]

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