Freight Forwarders Face New Challenges
With increases in fuel prices and a slowing economy worldwide, the international freight industry faces new challenges. So what are the trends we are seeing in the international freight market
International Freight – Eight Strategies For Success
As the Internet opens up global markets, more and more people are considering starting an import or export business and are looking into selecting a freight company for the first
Freight Forwarding and Logistics: What the High Performers Know
Freight forwarding and contract logistics continues to be a growth industry. Though such growth is expected to slow somewhat (from a high of 3 percent over the past five years
The Freight Forwarding Industry Cleans Up Its Act
A freight forwarding best practice charter will be signed in Paris this June committing the signatories to sustainable logistics methods. This is part of the new freight forwarding programme that
General Information on Sea Freight Forwarding
Are you looking for comprehensive logistics solutions? Do you need a freight forwarder and you just can’t seem to find the right company? If the answer to either of these
A Guide to Choosing Air Freight Forwarders
Selecting the right air freight forwarder is of utmost importance as the freight forwarding agent one uses can determine the success or failure of an export/import business. Choosing an air
Quest for Quality Air Carriers/Freight Forwarders: Service improvement story in the air
As Logistics Management has been reporting, the global outlook for the airline industry in terms of profit and revenue has recently brightened—just a little—according to reports form the International Air
Ocean Freight Forwarder: Managing the Long Journey to Overseas Markets
Shipping goods overseas can be a difficult and time-consuming task if carried out without careful preparation. International laws and customs barriers, as well the as improper handling and tracking of
Cargo Airline or Airfreight Carriers, a definition
Cargo airlines (or airfreight carriers, and derivatives of these names) are airlines dedicated to the transport of cargo. Some cargo airlines are divisions or subsidiaries of larger passenger airlines. Logistics
Freight Forwarding Basics
Freight forwarding companies are essential to the proper functioning of the global economy. A freight forwarder – often referred to as a forwarder – is a professional logistics provider. Freight
