Attributes to look forward to when choosing a freight
forwarder/shipping agent
In a brief term a Freight
forwarder could be defined as one who takes charge of shipping one’s goods to
its final destination using the best means of transportation either by air, land
or sea taking in consideration the type of goods and customers requirement.
A Freight forwarder must
possess the following quality to run a smooth business with its customers
1. Good Communication
Skills
Your freight forwarder
should be able to communicate clearly in a language you both understand, in
cases of language differences, hearing or speaking difficulty there must be a
language interpreter who ...
27 Sep 2022
Shipment theft a major issue in the shipping industry. The issue of theft has become one of the most painful and embarrassing things that shipping business owners face in the shipping world, from changing or swapping of containers or its content to small package theft. When it comes to the shipping industry, many things are put in place for the day-to-day operations, from getting orders to loading vehicles that will take the order to its point of shipping either by air, land or sea, to ensuring it arrives safely. The end goal of every shipper is to get the product to its customer safely which can be made difficult if there are cases of theft. Shippers are challenged with the tas...
27 Sep 2022
How to deal with Increasing demand as a Freight Manager.Just like other businesses the shipping industry also has what is called its "peak period" this period is seen as the period where demand for their services is very high and overwhelming.The first step to take when heading into a high demand season is to have a clear prediction of how it will be for your business. In peak periods demands grow, freight becomes more expensive, freight forwarders are kept on their toes, rush to deliver cargo in time sets in.There are a few steps that can be taken to keep the demand in check, plan efficiently and deliver smoothly.Firstly, Predict and Plan a solution. The first step to take...
27 Sep 2022
10 Best
Professional Freight Forwarding companies from the UK/Europe to Nigeria
A freight forwarding firm arranges
deliveries for people or companies to transport items to a consumer, client, or
final point of delivery.
Many freight forwarding companies are
operational in the United Kingdom, but some might not ship items from the UK or
European countries to Nigeria. If you wish to have your items transported from
the UK/Europe to Nigeria, you might want to consider these freight forwarding
companies.
1. MDS Cargo
When it comes to freight forwarding, MDS Cargo is a force to reckon with in this sector. Its
expertise is unparalleled, and the company o...
24 Nov 2021
Exporting to Africa is Still a New Frontier
Africa currently lags behind other regions
in terms of continental trade. However, the continent is taking initiatives to
open up the region to international trade. Many beneficial developments have
occurred in the African countries in the past few years, and increased
stability has assured investors that the area is fired up and ready for
corporate trade. One of the major policy changes is the introduction of the
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Importance of the AfCFTA
The AfCFTA, which came into effect on
January 1, 2021, is a major development. Africa contributes approximately only
2% of world trade. Furthermor...
24 Nov 2021