Any freight forwarding company with serious international ambitions have by now realized that global competition implies the need to effectively operate on an international scale. Collaboration in the supply chain industry is the natural culmination of digitization in this sector. With the creation of new digital solutions and services leveraging automation, the freight forwarders have…
A few books all freight forwarders need to take a look at
If you have a little free time at hand then what better way of spending it than by reading an interesting book related to the transportation and logistics industry? In this post, we are going to introduce you with some of the most popular and readable books which can be of interest to every freight…
Tips for a successful import
Importing items to your country is one of the most crucial parts of the logistical operations of a large chunk of businesses and there are certain things an independent freight forwarder needs to bear in mind to prevent the cargo from getting stuck at any point during its journey. In today’s post, we are going…
Impact of e-commerce on the freight forwarding industry
The advent of e-commerce has irrevocably changed the world of supply chain making the freight forwarding industry more dynamic, synchronized, and technology-dependent than ever before. In today’s post, we are going to discuss how e-commerce has impacted the freight forwarding industry. The distance between freight forwarding service providers & end-users: Talking from a financial perspective,…
The importance of becoming an IATA Cargo Agent
More and more independent freight forwarders are now trying to become IATA Cargo Agents so as to get this international accreditation which leads to enhanced prestige for the company and greater recognition in the industry. Keep reading this post to find out all you need to know about the benefits of becoming an IATA Cargo…
5 tips to consider when moving OOG cargo
Moving oversized shipments is a difficult process which necessitates extensive planning and preparation and our members are playing an important role in fulfilling this major niche in the freight forwarding market. In this week’s post we are going to discuss a few important tips independent freight forwarders need to bear in mind to optimize their…
The advantages of online meetings for the freight forwarding industry
Ever since the pandemic started earlier this year, the corporate leaders have been prompted to rethink the conventional ways of operating their business. In order to carry on with their normal business without interruption and to stay in touch with their partners and peers, the freight forwarding industry is now turning to videoconferencing platforms as…
6 tips for successful last mile delivery
Last-mile delivery is the last leg of your shipping process which usually entails the movement of the cargo from the logistics hub to the doorstep of the consignee. The sharp rise in e-commerce establishments has made way for fast, flexible, personalized, and trackable last-mile deliveries and consequently consumers these days have greater expectations from the…
Logistics Workers: The unknown heroes of the 21st century
Over 450 million people all over the world are currently employed in the transportation and logistics industry but regrettably, they have never come to the public eye despite providing us with indispensable services. In fact, most of us are still unaware of the significant role of the frontline logistics workers who are putting their lives…
Conqueror makes available a personalized online brochure for members
Conqueror Freight Network has launched a customizable brochure as part of their efforts to enhance the network services and offer the most innovative solutions. The corporate identity or the brand image is of crucial importance for the success of any business since it is the way the customers, partners and competitors perceive an enterprise, its…