Our last post has talked about the advantages of being part of a logistics network in order to increase business between forwarding agents and facilitate international trade.

If you are already part of a logistics network or are considering to join one, today we will discuss another relevant topic related to these groups: the importance of attending to conferences organized by freight forwarding networks.

Many people believe that with all the communication tools available on the Internet, face to face meetings with partners are not relevant. However, establishing a more personal contact with other professionals can bring you many positive results.

Here are some good points for attending a logistics meeting:

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Broad your market perspectives

Regardless of how much experience you have in your field, there are always new concepts you can learn to improve your business’ results. If you are an independent freight forwarder, meeting with people from other countries and being exposed to different viewpoints on the same subject will help you to “think outside the box” and find the best solutions to your business challenges.

Participating in network meetings can be the starting point for you to learn about new projects, ideas, and trends that could be applied to your logistics business.

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Meeting your partners personally

Nothing better than getting to know someone personally before starting a partnership, it gives you more reliability about the professional you are dealing with and strengthens your company’s international connections.

Face to face meetings are a great opportunity for that! These occasions, allow attendees to have a dedicated time and space to present their respective companies and services. At Twig Talk – Twig’s Annual Meeting, for example, freight forwarders from worldwide are able to set up individual meetings with many prospect partners, facilitating interaction and business possibilities between them.

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Positioning your company

Every freight forwarder wants their company to stand out in the logistics market in order to build more partnerships and have the possibility of expanding their business to a wider public.

Attending to annual meetings and being in touch with your peers is also an opportunity for you to position your brand within the international logistics market. These events are great for you to reach out to other attendees, positioning yourself as an expert and developing a good reputation for your business.

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Having a good time

Last but not least, being part of this kind of event can also be fun. With the purpose of getting all the attendees connected in a more personal way, network meetings usually count with many informal activities such as tours, cocktail receptions, dinners and coffee breaks.

Besides that, attendees always have fun interacting with each other and being in an atmosphere full of different cultures.  After all, you need to make the most of your trip and it’s possible to conciliate business and having a good time.

If you are a freight forwarder, you can enjoy all these benefits by registering for the next Twig’s conference. Click on the banner below to see more details about the event.