Globalia adds new features to TMS

Globalia Logistics Network’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer will henceforth allow users to send quote requests to non-members via an interactive link.

In the ever-evolving scene of the logistics sector, it is now more important than ever to increase the accessibility of online tools and extend the opportunities of logistics software to as many users as possible. In this context, Globalia Logistics Network has decided to open up FreightViewer for access by non-members. Globalia agents will now be able to send and receive quote requests to any partner both inside and outside the network. This quote request comes in the form of an interactive link that needs to be clicked on and filled up by the recipient.

Despite the fact that collaborating with the network partners is a fool proof way to work in a safe and secure environment, many members have already successfully partnered with several external companies before becoming a Globalia member. For this reason, Globalia’s FreightViewer Department deemed it essential to open up the platform to external agents. This has immensely promoted communication even with freight forwarders who are not part of the network alongside the trustworthy Globalia agents.

Most importantly, the primary advantage of this new feature is that from now GLB agents can store the rates from independent freight forwarders outside the Network in FreightViewer software. Simply put, the addition of this new feature has enabled the agents to accelerate the quote generation process and even allowed them to store all quotations provided by any freight forwarder on this unique platform.

The digitisation of the logistics industry has highlighted several challenges for independent freight forwarders. One such challenge is the ability to consolidate and store all the data and exchange of information on one single platform. This where a software like FreightViewer becomes relevant. It not only allows GLB members to create instant, accurate door-to-door quotations but also streamlines the steps to request quotes from overseas agents.

As a result, it makes the daily operations of freight forwarders much more efficient. No matter whether the agent is a Globalia member or not, all users can now send and receive quotations from this platform.

Over the last couple of years, the freight forwarding industry has witnessed several changes including globalization and the rise in e-commerce trends. These changes have irreversibly transformed the landscape of this sector creating a more globalised and multimodal form of business involving a large number of components.

Furthermore, the pandemic and the ensuing lockdown have also considerably influenced and affected the operations of the logistics companies. The pandemic has made international travel extremely difficult. In this situation, freight forwarders can no longer consider travelling to a different country to meet their partner. This is why, now more than ever, it’s even more vital for freight forwarders networks to provide their members with efficient tools that encourage the easy exchange of data.