Moving Forward with Freight Forwarders BDG International Webinar

The Turner Center for Entrepreneurship and the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at Bradley University are presenting a no-cost, two-part webinar on the roles of integrated carriers, like FedEx, and freight forwarders, like BDG International, to enable companies to choose the right shipping partner at the right time.
 
Years of bottlenecks and a rapidly evolving global transport environment loom over companies’ shipping strategies. Moreover, many businesses, from retailers to manufacturers, find themselves reevaluating their existing shipping solutions, as they grow.  How do my shipping needs dictate my options? When should I use an integrated carrier and when should I use a freight forwarder? Is it best to commit to using one provider for all my shipping? These questions and many more will be answered by our experts to enable you to get the most out of your shipping partnerships.

For over 40 years, BDG International has been offering world-class freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and international trade consulting to companies throughout Illinois.
Participants in this webinar will gain crucial insights on managing trade logistics in the global marketplace. BDG will share insight on key logistics considerations such as:
 

• How to manage your shipping solutions relationships;
• Effective import and export strategies;
• Utilizing de minimis thresholds to your advantage;
• Questions you need to ask your shipping provider; and
• A discussion on freight rates, Incoterms and important resources