What is International Freight Forwarding?
Freight forwarding is a crucial aspect of global trade and commerce, involving the management and organisation of goods transportation from one location to another. Acting as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, freight forwarders coordinate the movement of goods via sea, air, or land, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation.
Freight forwarding encompasses a wide range of activities, including negotiating rates with carriers, arranging for the packing and labeling of goods, handling customs and regulatory requirements, and providing value-added services such as insurance. A professional freight forwarder should possess a deep understanding of the logistics industry to provide valuable guidance and support to customers who may lack the expertise or resources to manage their transportation needs.
In addition to managing transportation logistics, freight forwarders can also provide value-added services in supply chain management, such as inventory management, order fulfillment, and warehousing. By partnering with an experienced freight forwarder, customers can focus on their core business operations while leaving the complexities of logistics to the experts.
What are the Advantages of Working with CN Logistics?
Efficient, trusted, and experienced – CN Logistics is the expert in the logistics field, known for providing exceptional freight forwarding services to customers. We are vertical specialists in high-fashion, wine, beauty and cosmetics, perishable and healthcare logistics, and proudly meet different business needs across the world.
CN Logistics has been recognised as a Top 10 Freight Forwarding Services Company in APAC by Logistics & Transportation Review Magazine, a leading source of information for professionals and decision-makers in logistics, materials handling, and transportation industries. This award highlights our high standard of services and leading position in the integrated freight forwarding sector.
Partnering with CN Logistics offers numerous advantages for businesses of all sizes. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Expertise and knowledge: With over 30 years of experience in the logistics industry, CN Logistics has a solid foundation of customs regulations, carrier networks, and transportation modes. We provide valuable support to customers, helping them navigate the complexities of international trade with passion and professionalism
- Global network: Supported by our well-established global offices, along with a network of business partners and agents across the world, CN Logistics can provide services to over 100 countries and regions worldwide. This enables seamless transportation services across international borders, even in remote or challenging locations
- Advanced technology: CN Logistics is a technology-focused logistics provider that heavily invests in developing its electronic management systems, including order management systems (OMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and transportation management systems (TMS). This allows clients to visualise and update inventory status in real-time and fully manage shipments with sales point systems integrated
At CN Logistics, we don’t limit ourselves to ordinary services - we are always willing to provide tailor-made solutions to cater to the unique needs of our clients. This approach makes us a business partner, not just a service provider.