{"id":2620,"date":"2014-05-15T14:43:47","date_gmt":"2014-05-15T19:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/?p=2620"},"modified":"2014-05-15T14:43:47","modified_gmt":"2014-05-15T19:43:47","slug":"need-freight-forwarder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/2014\/05\/15\/need-freight-forwarder\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do I need a freight forwarder?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Freight-Forwarder-types-of-transport.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2686\" alt=\"Freight Forwarder -types-of-transport\" src=\"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Freight-Forwarder-types-of-transport-300x183.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Freight-Forwarder-types-of-transport-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Freight-Forwarder-types-of-transport.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Why do I need a freight forwarder?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There will come a time in most companies\u2019 existence where you begin to contemplate distribution, warehousing, international exports\/imports and all the pieces of the supply chain in the world of logistics. While the ideal situation is being able to handle all of these needs internally, it\u00a0will be\u00a0in your best interest to get assistance from a professional and that path will lead you to a freight forwarder.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>locating and booking the best\u00a0flight<\/li>\n<li>coordinating containers moving on the rail<\/li>\n<li>exporting or importing via ocean freight<\/li>\n<li>contracting\u00a0trucks for pick up and delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have come to the conclusion that you need the assistance of a freight forwarder, there are a few things to look for when making sure you have the right fit for your company:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location &amp; Experience\n<ul>\n<li>If they are in your area of the US (in your time zone) and have been working in this industry for 10+ years<\/li>\n<li>They know your special needs\/requirements and have the experience to know how to navigate any situation that may arise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Organizational structure and cultural fit\n<ul>\n<li>Finding a company structured so the managers can make the important decisions at the desk level\n<ul>\n<li>to get things done quicker and knowing what is in\u00a0your best interest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fitting your company&#8217;s goals of growth is a very key factor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I hope this can help you make the right decision when tasked with finding a logistics solution; it can be a huge factor in the growth of your company.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bis.doc.gov\/index.php\/forms-documents\/doc_view\/620-new-freight-forwarder-guidance\">bis.gov<\/a>\u00a0&amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/export.gov\/logistics\/eg_main_018128.asp\">export.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Superior Freight Services offers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Locations in the Twin Cities &amp; St. Louis area and internationally<\/li>\n<li>In business over 20 years and managers that have over 150 years of experience\n<ul>\n<li>Managers are skilled and have the authority to make timely decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Our team is willing &amp; ready to assist your company in reaching their supply chain goals &amp; helping your company grow<\/li>\n<li><em>Global Strategies&#8230;Superior Solutions<\/em><\/li>\n<li>For more information: <a href=\"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/\">supfrt.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If we can assist you or if you have Questions or Comments? 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