Mercator Cargo is a founding member of the global freight forwarding network Marco Polo Line (MPL). What does this mean for you, the potential (or existing) customer?
Marco Polo Line was founded with the intention to give independent freight forwarders (like Mercator Cargo) advantages that the bigger freight forwarders have traditionally enjoyed over the independent forwarders.
The first, and biggest impact that Mercator finds invaluable on a daily basis (both for our customers, and our operations in the office) is the personal contacts that we now have globally. Marco Polo Line holds annual conferences, where members can meet face-to-face and build working relationships. Mercator Cargo takes full advantage of these conferences, sending at least two members of the freight forwarding team. These personal contacts allow Mercator to arrange shipments seamlessly, using valuable local knowledge, and offer to-door shipments in almost any country in the world (thanks to our global partners).
The other advantage is that members are ‘vetted’, tried and tested (you cannot join MPL by just filling a form in). Membership is monitored, so if there are problems, these can be raised and eradicated. This means that our partner offices are trustworthy and reliable to handle your shipments, where ever they are in the world.
These are just a few examples of the benefits of choosing Mercator as your freight forwarder.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help you with your freight forwarding needs – Tel. 02392 756 575. Email: sales@mercatorcargo.co.uk.
This October, Marco Polo Line (MPL) held its 5th Annual Conference in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Mercator enjoys an organising role in MPL as a founding partner in the global network of freight forwarders. The network consists of small to medium sized freight forwarders, all committed to professional and personal customer service.
This year, Mercator was represented by Paul, CEO; and Julie, Finance Director (pictured above). The conference consisted of two days of face-to-face meetings between the organisations from around the world. This gives great opportunity for MPL members to discuss business from operational to sales matters. This year offered Mercator a chance to build stronger relationships with other independent freight forwarders from across the globe. With these links, Mercator is able to offer its clients a more comprehensive and effective freight forwarding service. Not only that, if a client has a logistics issue, we have a local (and personal) contact for almost anywhere in the world.
The global network consists of other independent freight forwarders from all around the world, such as Mercator. Our connection with these international offices allows Mercator local knowledge at your cargo’s destination country. Not only does this give us information of local customs charges, but also contacts with local, trusted hauliers and rail networks to safely, and efficiently deliver your goods “to door”. Delivery services include ‘delivery duty paid’ (DDP); ‘delivered at place’ (DAP) and ‘delivered at terminal’ (DAT).
Call today to speak to a member of our Freight Forwarding Team to discuss the transportation of your goods around the world – Tel. 02392 756 575. Email: sales@mercatorcargo.co.uk.
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Mercator is a family-run, UK based independent freight forwarder, offering highly effective sea, road and air freight services around the world.
