Freight Forwarder Network | Blog

Credit Monitoring for a Safer Network

In today's uncertain financial landscape, protecting your company from financial risk is essential. Our network offers credit monitoring on all members using Creditsafe. As a member of our network, you can channel your efforts into building up your partnerships and new business with confidence knowing that your company is protected against financial risk.

3rd Generation Networking

The freight forwarding industry is evolving, and independent forwarders need to embrace 3rd Generation Networking (3GN). This approach emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and proactive service to stay competitive. By leveraging their strengths and finding like-minded partners, forwarders can thrive in the changing market.

Network Financial Protection Plans Are Not Created Equal

Comparing financial protection plans of freight forwarder networks and the various factors that members should consider.

Platinum Plus Financial Protection

New updates to our network' financial protection plan makes our coverage competitive with any freight forwarding network in the industry.

2023 Meeting Recap

Read the summary of our Incredible 2023 Annual Meeting Event in Panama. Thanks to our Gold Sponsor Cargo Services Group from Spain, Panama, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Chile.

Annual Meeting Checklist: Are You Ready to Go?

Are you ready for the Annual Meeting? Here are a few things to make sure you have done as we get close to take off!

PROACTIVITY IS THE BEST STRATEGY FOR FORWARDERS

We tell members in our forwarding network that proactivity is the best strategy for new business. The most expensive way to be in a forwarding network is to join and then be passive. Waiting for containers to rain out of the sky and onto your lap is not a sound strategy for forwarders.

HOW TECHNOLOGY IMPACTS INDEPENDENT FREIGHT FORWARDERS

Independent freight forwarders need to leverage technology. Creating a digital strategy is absolutely essential for all forwarders with the rise of technology first companies like Beacon and Flexport.