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If you are accepted as a member of the CONQUEROR Freight Network (CQR), here's what you get:
An Exclusive Territory: In each of the world's 472 main ports and airports we accept only one freight forwarder to represent the CQR on an exclusive basis. Each CQR member operates as a "virtual branch office" of the network.
New Business: All CQR members agree to use other CQR members for a steadily growing percentage of their total shipments, and compliance with this rule is verified periodically. This means that you will receive routed cargo, freehands, and sales leads from the entire network, and you can continue to work with your current partners where you choose.
Reliable Partners Everywhere: All CQR members are carefully selected for their financial strength, creditworthiness, reputation, business volume, and competitiveness. And they are all bound by our strict rules -the penalty for breaking them is expulsion. As a CQR agent never again will you struggle with agents who want your shipments but won't give you theirs, and never again will you work with unknown agents who are unproductive, unreliable, or bad payers.
A Global Brand: CQR is a new and attractive option for shippers who seek the service quality that only independent local agents provide, combined with the global scope, dimensions, and competitiveness of a large multinational group. And an international campaign to publicize the CQR brand will stress the quality of our membership and the discipline of our organization.
A Chance to Bid for the Largest Contracts: Supported by a global brand name and a network of strong overseas partners, your firm can bid for the largest contracts from major exporters, in the confidence that you will be able to meet your commitments.
Lower Rates from Carriers and Insurers: As we now reach a critical mass of members, their aggregate volume will shortly be used to negotiate lower rates from airlines, shipping lines and insurers.
Payment Protection: Our comprehensive protection against non-payment or late payment of invoices includes the strict enforcement of payment rules, the publication of a recommended credit risk limit for each CQR member, and special coverage against non-payment resulting from bankruptcy or closure.
Faster Quotations: All CQR members will post their current local charges for normal departure/arrival of air/sea shipments (Air, FCL, LCL) on our password-protected intranet, so any CQR member can view the rates online and make quotations without having to contact the other member. This will also diminish the chance of any unpleasant surprises.
Clear Definition of Territories: To avoid confusion and territorial disputes, our online Agent Finder tool shows the exact territory assigned to each CQR member. Just enter the name of the city of pickup or delivery of your shipment to find the nearest CQR member (only members may use this tool).
Complete Member Information: Member Profiles on our password-protected intranet show the CQR member's trading name, location, contact details, photos, current local charges, any special capabilities or services, bank details, and our recommended credit limit.
Annual Convention: Attendance of the annual CQR Global Convention, is mandatory; here CQR members can meet, find new business opportunities, and discuss the latest trends and issues.
Online Tools: CQR members have access to the best Cargo Tracking System (real-time tracking of containers, air shipments, etc.), Carrier Schedules (vessel departures from/to everywhere), and Stuffing Calculator (a software tool for optimizing container or truck loads).
Standard Protocols and Forms: CQR has protocols and forms covering intra-network Communications, Sales Leads, Response Times, Requests for Quotations, Profit Sharing, Payments, and the Disputes Resolution Service.
50% Off First-Year Fee: You get all the CQR benefits at half price for the first year. The annual fee amounts vary according to the size of local markets (see Territories and Fees).
To learn whether you are qualified to receive these benefits, click here.