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How to Become a Freight Forwarder

GlobalTranz

Cerasis is not a freight forwarder, but technically a freight broker/transportation intermediary who specializes in North American Transportation Mangement primarily for less than truckload shipping, truckload, and small package. Thinking about entering the freight movers field? So, how does the registration process work?

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What Can Freight Forwarding Learn from Airbnb? – A guest post from Container xChange

Freightos

While people find it easy to book things like accommodations online, container owners and freight forwarders or shippers looking for available Shipper Owned Containers (SOCs) often still struggle to connect with trusted partners. As freight forwarders, we’re not the only industry that has had to digitize.

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The Real Impact of Demurrage Fees—And How to Avoid Them

Dedola Global Logistics

Containers left sitting too long at the port accrue charges , often because of poor coordination, slow communication, or disorganized service from freight forwarders. Large freight forwarders collect demurrage fees up to 80% of the time and issue supplemental invoices on 40-60% of shipmentsoften months later. The result?

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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

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Downloadable Training Guide: Quoting With CargoWise Modules

With this training tool for freight forwarders, learn how to use CargoWise Quotations and One Off Quotes to create rate cards and spot quotes in order to improve the efficiency and accuracy of your internal processes.

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A Guide to Efficient and Reliable Air Freight Forwarding

Dedola Global Logistics

Air freight forwarding emerges as a key player in this scenario, offering speed and reliability that can significantly impact business operations. However, it’s important to choose the right service provider, as not all freight forwarders are created equal.

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Inside the Shipper Mind with Jim Bierfeldt

The Logistics of Logistics

These buyers now have access to a wealth of information and do their own research on how to solve supply chain problems, and what providers can do to help. Some of their notable clients include third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, trucking companies, and technology companies serving the logistics industry.

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Increase Visibility and Productivity With Container Automation

This guide will help freight forwarders utilize CargoWise Container Automation for increased visibility and productivity. It covers how to use the module, the container events and automations available, and FAQs.