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What to expect in the new normal for Freight forwarders, Employees and Customers?
Since the 2020 pandemic, many companies in the freight industry have had to go through a series of changes. Some of those changes were meant for survival, to set off a transformation, or for establishing steady growth. As the times were uncertain, companies adopted ways to weather the storm. Now, as the pandemic is nearing its end with mass vaccination, forwarders are at crossroads to decide the next course of action in the new normal. The positive outcome for forwarders that survived the tough times was gaining the ability to be digital on …
How is mobile app changing the future of Freight Forwarding Operations?
Amid the market upheaval in the past few months, the brand's ability to communicate effectively with its customers online has become pivotal. Irrespective of the sector, businesses across the globe are quickly waking up to the potential of the mobile app. And the freight forwarding industry has been at the forefront of the adoption of mobility and mobile apps. In this context, it is vital to understand the wide-ranging implications of the mobile app that has already transformed logistics and freight forwarding operations to a great exten…
Three-point strategy to increase profit in freight forwarding
The steady flow of revenue with controlled costs is a definite way to head towards a profitable business. But with the commoditization of freight forwarding, it is not enough to look for profit by reducing costs. Forwarders looking to grow their profits consistently must develop stronger core capabilities to sustain in difficult times also. Smart businesses make optimal use of their resources to maintain high-profit margins. Spreadsheets and software with limited capabilities set boundaries to your growth, preventing you from maximizing your p…
Top Trends in Freight Forwarder Digitalization
The race is on to define the future of freight forwarding. As the battle of shortages of resources like skilled labor and container availability continues, technology helps keep things moving smoothly. Margins can go thinner in a fragmented market if competition is not kept in check. In a dynamic world like freight forwarding, technology can help restore calm even in a chaotic situation like a pandemic. Disruptions can come in the form of new entrants, a sharp rise in demand, or a shortfall of containers. It is essential to look at the lates…
Track and Trace: Inevitable Trend In Freight Forwarding To Drive Customer Satisfaction
Increasing globalization has changed the landscape of how cargo moves across various modes. Alongside the increase in the speed of delivery, there is a constant need to improve the customer's experience in the whole process. Among the suite of provisions you, as LSPs and business stakeholders provide, the impeccable management of documentation and the real-time cargo tracking must take precedence. Faster responses to questions like "Where's my shipment?" can satisfy a customer. If you're aiming for the ultimate customer …
Gain momentum in your Freight Forwarding with Digital Collaboration
Just when the recent pandemic seemed like the only disruption of the decade, the Suez Canal blockage incident came along. Bottlenecks and hurdles are bound to continue as long as freight keeps moving. Technology has been able to provide direction to navigate past hurdles and ease some of our troubles. Of course, some business aspects work best when technology is combined with human intelligence. The large-scale trend of remote working that set out in 2020 was for some companies, a makeshift arrangement. With the belief that such a way of wor…
Mitigate Freight Forwarding Risks with Integrated Freight Management Software
You won't see a skydiver jump off a plane without a parachute and/or a reserve chute. That's because the skydiver understands the risks and can plan well to subdue them. All activities and businesses come with their risks. But how one plan to manage them - makes the ride less anxious. Likewise, Freight Forwarders too, take on activities with risks that are encountered at every step of the course. Shouldering an important responsibility like - delivering the freight for a customer across cities, regions and even continents with the nec…
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