You’ve been in the industry long enough to see freight forwarder quotes all over the board. And we’re assuming you’ve […]
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Why An RFQ Might Not Present the Best Freight Forwarder For You
We get requests to partake in a handful of RFQ bids throughout the year, and we completely understand the intent […]
Freight Forwarder Selection: Content vs. Happy
We reach out to a lot of people who have a less-than-ideal relationship with their freight forwarder (don’t worry, they’re […]
How to Compare Freight Forwarder RFQ’s and Rates Correctly
As a freight forwarder, we understand that the shipping vendor selection process is a complicated, sometimes tedious, and somewhat unpredictable […]
The Pain of Disconnect – Why You Aren’t Switching Transportation Vendors (Even For Better Prices)
Just about every freight forwarder has been perplexed by the idea of customer acquisition and retention. How do customers come […]
5 Differences Between Small and Large Freight Forwarders
Time to address the age-old question: “Does size matter?” I can’t seem to remember if that was about freight forwarders […]
Improving Your Communication With Freight Forwarders
Communication is everything. Being on the same page with your vendors, customers, and business partners all requires you to be […]
4 Reasons You Need to Fire Your Freight Forwarder
It’s hard for us to write on such a grim logistics topic, we know it’s the case. Often times, a […]
Methods to Submitting RFQs for Freight Forwarders
Money drives decisions. We understand that. And in an industry such as international shipping, the freight budget is often treated […]
COGSA Cargo Insurance: Actually, You’re Not Covered…
No one likes damaged goods showing up to their door. Unfortunately, for those who ship on a consistent basis (imports […]
How to Get the Best Rates from Your Freight Forwarder
Quality of service, options, communication, relationship – they all play a role in selecting a vendor. However, despite the service […]
Working with a Freight Forwarder vs. Going Directly to Steamship Lines
Everyone knows that freight forwarders play the role of a “middleman” in the transportation process. People come to us, we […]
5 Tips for Working With a Freight Forwarder
Whether you are just beginning to ship your products, switching transportation vendors, or are looking for better ways to improve […]
Apparent Good Order and Condition – Why You’re Not Eligible for a Cargo Claim
So your cargo showed up damaged but you’re being told you’re not eligible to file for a claim. Why? You may have forgotten the rules of signing off your cargo in “apparent good order and condition”.
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Contracts with Freight Forwarders: Pros and Cons
Nothing is quite as irritating as subjecting yourself to the volatility of rates in the transportation market when they are […]