The success of a freight forwarding company largely depends on two primary factors- the company’s knowledge and experience in the sector and its ability to relate to people and provide them with the best solutions. Therefore, aspects such as networking and the effective management of contacts are vital tools that can help independent freight forwarders…
Conqueror Freight Network’s Payment Protection Plan and its advantages
As the world’s largest exclusive freight forwarders network, Conqueror Freight Network takes several steps to ensure that all the members are untouched by bad debts from other members. Not only do we have strict membership requirements to enlist only the most financially solvent, reputable and creditworthy agents as our members, we even monitor the member’s…
How logistics companies can grow their businesses
In the transportation and logistics industry, there are no sure-shot formulae for instant success, but there are several things small and mid-sized logistics companies can do to boost their business growth and establish their brand. Growing your freight forwarding business is an ongoing process that requires industry knowledge, dedication, hard work, and patience. It doesn’t…
How rail freight is becoming the key to India’s logistics future
India, one of the fastest developing economies in South Asia, is ramping up its logistical infrastructure. The Indian government has launched an ambitious rail freight project that is helping the country to make a massive freight transport transition from highways to railways. Moreover, the Rail Logistics project of the government is also acting as an…
The busiest shipping routes in the ocean freight sector
The ocean freight sector is responsible for around 90% of the net global trade according to the International Maritime organization. The container shipping industry consists of several sea routes some of which are more important because of their location and commercial requirements commanding the inflow of container ships. The carriers rely on shipping routes that…
10 major ports in China and their importance in the container shipping sector
China – one of the world’s most important shipping and industrial country, has come up as a major economic power with substantial control over international trade. Following several decades of economic development, China has established its position as one of the pioneers of the global container shipping sector. Furthermore, the country also has a very…
The market trends of international rail freight shipping industry
The rail freight shipping industry is all set to play a major role in the international supply chain over the next couple of years. Shipping by railway is a much more reliable form of moving cargo since in this case, the transit of goods is in no way affected by weather conditions like rain, storm,…
How the use of blockchain is transforming the logistics industry
The market size of the transportation and logistics industry has been projected to reach over $12 billion by 2027. This would never have been possible without the use of the up-and-coming technologies that have been helping this industry to stay up-to-date. For example, blockchain technology is taking the supply chain industry by storm. While multinationals…
Tips for independent freight forwarders to reduce cargo damage
An essential component of the independent freight forwarders’ job consists of ensuring that the cargo reaches the consignee’s destination in its intact condition. Making sure that the cargo reaches the customer undamaged not only helps with client retention but also helps to avoid reverse logistics expenses. More often than not, once the shipment is loaded…
Impact of rising fuel costs on freight forwarding industry
The cost of fuel which has been on the rise even since the Russia-Ukraine war has now become an ever-growing headache for the freight forwarding industry. The supply chain sector is closely interlinked with the fuel industry as practically all commodities’ supply chain is impacted by it. No matter if the product is moving from…