Essentials of Freight Forwarding

Guest: Jessica Thompson – CITP, PFF, CCS

Qualified customs officer status with CBSA - a qualification necessary to open and operate any customs brokerage firm within Canada.

In addition, I am also qualified as a: Certified Customs Specialist-CSCB Certified International Trade Professional-

FITT Professional Freight Forwarder -CIFFA

-International Trade Consulting -International Freight Forwarding -Canadian Customs Brokerage Services

Customers inclined to conduct business with companies that can handle all of their international, consulting, freight and customs needs.

Much more convenient for customers to deal with one business when organizing the release/delivery of time sensitive cargo.

Customers prefer one invoice for consulting, freight, and customs services.

International Trade Consultants will work with

first time exporters and importers in order to: -Find new markets and buyers. -Protect customers from making costly avoidable

mistakes. -Guide, advise, and protect them throughout the

whole process.

Arrange door delivery of cargo with customs clearance

Combined invoice for customs brokerage freight forwarding and consulting services

Customers will always deal with one qualified

person who is available 24/7

See the advantage of working with certified industry professionals such as CITP, PFF, and CCS at no additional charge

Differences between UPS, FEDEX, and other freight forwarders

Choosing the best freight forwarder for your company

The importance of good working relationship with your freight forwarder/logistics partner

How to maximize your shipping budget and achieve your overall goals with your supply chain.

FEDEX and UPS are considered a carriers

Freight Forwarders use all kinds of different

carriers ( Air Freight Carriers, LCL and FCL Ocean Freight Carriers, LTL Ground Carriers, and FCL ground Carriers.

International Freight Forwarders offer a wider spectrum of shipping services and pricing Freight forwarders can handle project cargo and very large shipments, ie. RORO Cargo, charter aircrafts and ocean vessels.

Need to identify what is most important to your company. Examples: 1. Able to offer a wide variety of services, such as (logistics,

consulting, customs brokerage) 2. Easy access to Logistics Professional 3. Competitive Pricing

You want your freight forwarder to be your logistics partner and you need for them to truly care about your companies growth

and over all goals as well as to understand them

Your logistics partner will be your eyes and ears when shipping. Receiving updates and ensuring all paper work and cargo have been completed properly right down to cargo packaging

You want to work with a forwarder you like

and trust.

Choose a company you believe you will have a long lasting logistics relationship with.

A company that will help your business grow for many years.

Choose a forwarder that is innovative. One that can identify areas of potential savings.

Have your freight forwarder look over your complete supply chain. You may be surprised what savings and time saving tricks we can offer.

Speak freely with your forwarder about your business practises. So that an understanding can be made and the forwarder can work with your company to achieve your set goals.

Differences between UPS , FEDEX, and other freight forwarders

Choosing the best freight forwarder for your company

The importance of good working relationship with your freight forwarder/ logistics partner

How to maximize your shipping budget and achieve your overall goals with your supply chain.

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