Things to look for when selecting a freight forwarder
The success of sales, marketing strategy and new product launches largely depends on the way the supply chain works, from the demand for the raw material to the delivery of the finished product to the market. Freight transport is the backbone of a business, whether it is local or global, and no business will be successful without efficient freight forwarding partners.
Because the freight service provider will have a major impact on the outcome of business strategies, it must be carefully selected. Often, most of those who need to transport the identified goods choose the logistics partners depending on the costs of the services provided. Other contractors or managers of the transport department only take into account the efficiency when making such a choice. Although both cost and efficiency are important parameters, that cannot be seen separately.
Here are some key criteria that need to be considered and that guarantee a stable and effective partnership.
Insurance of transported goods
A crucial criterion for choosing the freight company is the ability of the potential partner to keep the goods safe from the moment they are picked up and until they are delivered to their destination. In addition to security measures and the ability to monitor goods, it is essential that the transport company also provides insurance in the event of theft or fire.
