What is a CIFFA certificate?
CIFFA is a member of FIATA - International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association and is authorized to offer the FIATA international diploma. This course is the third and final course required to complete the FIATA International Diploma.
Is there money in freight forwarding?
Freight brokers make their money in the margin between the amount they charge each shipper (their customer) and what they pay the carrier (the truck driver) for every shipment. Although it varies from one transaction to the next, healthy freight brokers typically claim a net margin of 3-8 percent on each load.
Who is the best freight forwarder?
Ranked by 2017 Logistics Gross Revenue/Turnover and Freight Forwarding Volumes***
A&A Rank |
Provider |
Gross Revenue |
1* |
DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding |
27,598 |
1* |
Kuehne + Nagel |
22,574 |
2 |
DB Schenker |
18,560 |
3 |
Sinotrans |
9,530 |
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Sep 5, 2018
What are CIFFA code of ethics?
The Executive Director leads a fundamental examination, deciding whether the grumbling is in penetrate of the CIFFA Code of Ethics, especially concerning genuineness, trustworthiness, standard of fitness, honesty, industriousness and effectiveness.
How do I learn freight forwarding?
- Step 1: Know what type of entity you are. ...
- Step 2: Determine your mode of transportation. ...
- Step 3: Decide if you also want to be a carrier. ...
- Step 4: Register for freight forwarder licensing. ...
- Step 5: Submit insurance policies. ...
- Step 6: Get a freight broker bond or trust fund agreement.