Harlink Essential Strategies
Harlink Essential Strategies
Freight forwarders exist independent of any cargo carriers because a key component of a freight forwarders role is finding and negotiating the best value on behalf of clients.
Take freight forwarders out of the logistics equation and the supply chain would falter.
The services of a freight forwarder can’t be under-estimated. However, a good freight forwarder can add exceptional value, not only for its clients but right along the global supply chain. Now take a look at the following essential strategies of Harlink as a freight forwarder.
1. Specialised Expertise
Moving goods from A to B is no easy task – especially moving goods internationally. As a specialist freight forwarder, Harlink will make the process far simpler for all types of clients, from novice importers to global businesses. It makes a lot sense to utilise the years of experience of Harlink as freight forwarder. Just as many companies now outsource functions like IT and Marketing, there is value in contracting a reliable freight forwarding agent to take on this role on your behalf over having to recruit internally.
2. Buying Power for Freight Charges
Freight forwarders are independent of any carriers. A key part of their role is finding and negotiating the best value freight charges on behalf of their clients. Freight forwarders are therefore experts who through their contacts and experience are set up to arrange the best rates available.
Because of all the business they can put a carrier’s way through numerous different clients, freight forwarders are in a strong buying position to drive down prices. Left to negotiate their own rates, very few shippers would have the same leverage, and would end up paying higher rates than an agent could negotiate on their behalf.
We always advise of the most cost-effective shipping method as well as helping the client to balance both cost and value. Whichever mode of transportation they choose, you’ll surely benefit from Harlink’s good relationships and connections when it comes to the bottom line.
3. End-to-End Service
Harlink have a global network of partners which cover the full range of services required in the transportation of goods. Relationships with other freight forwarders, with carriers, with ground handlers and warehouse operators, with customs and financial brokers and local logistics services, are all part and parcel of what Harlink offer. The result is a truly end-to-end service, taking responsibility for delivering seamless movement of goods from door to door.
4. Improve Efficiency and Lower Costs
At Harlink we take into cognizance of the following bullet points.
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Develop Partnering Relationships
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This is done only with High-Quality Third-Party Logistic & Freight Management Companies. A close, communicative and collaborative relationship with the most reliable, service-oriented like us.
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- Create a Scorecard
We partner with Partners who are with near-perfect, on-time performance levels, excellent safety records, and a consistent collaborative attitude.
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- Implement Real-Time Data Technology
For an in-house freight or supply chain manager, having digital systems that track and monitor every element of the supply chain in real time is essential. Understanding where the shipments are and when these will reach the destination is essential to anticipating and solving problems. Harlink invested more in technology and training.
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- Develop Contingencies for Last-Minute Orders
We work with other companies to understand how unexpected demand increase can be addressed.
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- Anticipate Growth
Since every company’s objective is to achieve profitable growth, we plan ahead to scale up our freight management system to accommodate expansion. Any significant incremental growth can quickly strain existing warehouse, transport, and staffing resources.
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- Enhance Company’s Sustainability Record:
We tried as much as possible to reduce the running costs by improving route planning, enhancing staff training, investing in equipment powered with more fuel efficiency, and other positive environmental practices, as such provide efficient service to the clients with rest of mind and low cost.
5. Time Efficiency
As the saying goes, time is money, and utilising the services of Harlink as your freight forwarder can save you a business both. Taking care of the entire process of moving goods is time-consuming, meaning additional work hours that a business has to pay for. A freight forwarder like us frees its clients from the time, stress and hassle involved, therefore outsourcing your freight forwarding to an expert like us can often be more cost effective than trying to struggle through the process yourself.
6. Improved Risk Management
The volatility of the logistics market, new regulatory guidelines and ever-changing client needs make it important for forwarding agents and customers, in general, to share concerns over risks in order to avoid being penalized or being put out of business. For instance, submitting inaccurate data can usually result in serious penalties. Great freight forwarders like us will provide single points of data entry which makes it possible for information to smoothly flow throughout the supply chain without need for re-entry. Harlink can also assess the risk exposure of each shipment and make necessary security arrangements in time.
7. Communication
At Harlink we know the importance of feedback and good communication with the client.
E-commerce is a chaotic business environment, prone to last-minute changes ranging from adjusting carton dimensions to the forecasted velocity at which in-stock products sell. A forwarder who communicates clearly and effectively will save businesses money. A prime example is to make sure the same company partners with you across multiple time zones. When selecting a freight forwarder, ask them about their physical presence and/or capabilities in both the country of origin and destination. Communication doesn’t have a tangible price tag, but it delivers an incredible value (and peace of mind) while you focus on growing your business. Prior to confirming an upcoming shipment, pay attention to how your forwarder communicates with you. This will tell you a lot about their level of customer service and might reveal communication challenges.
8. Compliance
Finally, the complexity of international shipping should not be taken lightly. Documentation and administration are a key part of the process, with the need to meet legal and regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions.
Shipping and export documents, bills of lading, document delivery, letters of credit and customs declarations are all critical. Getting something wrong on the paperwork can lead to punitive additional costs or even fines. For peace of mind, it makes sense to employ qualified, experienced professionals like us, who understand the precise requirements in every jurisdiction. Getting things right first time saves a lot of hassle and money in the long run.
Conclusion
Freight forwarding has always fostered good relationships and collaboration between exporters, importers, carriers, agents, the forwarders themselves and customers. This is achieved through logistics community networks and exchange of information anytime, anywhere. When all the stakeholders are on the same page, you can only expect work to proceed faster and with great efficiency.
You can rely on Harlink for all your imports and exports needs.
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