Press Coverage

Tips On Choosing A Transportation Firm

Tips On Choosing A Transportation Firm

Sep 23, 2016 | Press Coverage

The Jakarta Post

When leaving the delivery of goods to a transportation or logis-tics company, you must seek a reliable and trustworthy one as you want to make sure that the delivered goods reach the destination on time and in good condition. The following highlights things to consider when choosing a transportation company:

Reputable cargo transportation

Transportation is part of the supply chain management system and so it is best to choose a reputable transportation service company given the value of the goods that you ship. A reputable company makes sure that the goods it delivers reach the destination on time, undamaged and safely.

GPS tracking system

Make sure that the cargo transportation company you choose operates fleet vehicles (trucks and containers) equipped with GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) tracking devices. The GPS vehicle-tracking system allows the operator to instantly track the fleet vehicle in real time. It also enables the timely delivery of goods.

Honest and qualified driver

Make sure that the drivers of fleet vehicles are honest and qualified. A reputable transportation company sets a tight policy regarding drivers. Apart from obliging the drivers to pass qualification tests, the company also requires them to attend training sessions on safety and timely delivery on a regular basis.

Guaranteed availability

Choose a cargo transportation company that can ensure the availability of as many fleet vehicles (trucks or containers) as you need. If, for example, you need 200, 300 or 400 trucks a day, the company should be able to meet your need.

Handling of goods

How a cargo transportation company handles goods should also be taken into consideration because we do not want the goods to be damaged when reaching a destination. A good and reliable cargo transportation service firm usually knows what kind of goods they deliver and so they know how to handle the goods.

Rate

A cargo transportation service provider usually offers different rates, depending on the services customers need. If a consumer wants his goods to be insured, it costs more.

The information is provided by Linc Group

Source: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/04/06/tips-choosing-a-transportation-firm.html

Categories

Latest Post

Infographics: Definition and Type of Freight Forwarding

Dec 28, 2017

The supply chain can not be separated from freight forwarding or freight forwarding. Then what is freight forwarding? and what kind of example of freight forwarding? The following Linc Group summarizes the definitions and types of freight forwarding in the form of...

Infographic: 8 Ways to Export Overseas Goods with Ease

Dec 19, 2017

If you already know the export procedure, marketing the product abroad is not as difficult as imagined. Well, in this article the author will share information about the procedures and how to export goods abroad. Check out the following information.

7 Reasons to Use a 3PL Provider

Oct 13, 2016

From Start-up to a grow big company, 3PL can make your business survive on a battlefield. What is a 3PL? Third party logistics (3PL) are outsourced providers of a logistics solutions. They manage aspects of the supply management chain, such as warehousing and...

Economic Growth Benefits Logistics Industry

Oct 13, 2016

Interview The Jakarta Post with Hans Leo, President Director of Linc Group on Feb 2, 2015. The Jakarta Post Despite the problems of poor infrastructure faced by logistics companies, many players in the industry have taken advantage of the growing business. Linc Group...

5 Ways to Choose a Distribution Partner

Oct 10, 2016

Distribution company can help your companies in optimizing your supply chain by ensuring the products arrive at your customer’s hand with the right product in the right time. A third-party logistics (3PL) company that has experience in distribution services can...

How to Get More Efficient & Productive in Warehouse Operations

Oct 10, 2016

Increasing warehouse productivity is a top priority for warehouse managers everywhere. But what’s the most effective method for increasing warehouse productivity? With so many variables such as labor, staffing, workloads, scheduling, and third-party vendors (which is...