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Increase in consolidation cargo evident – SACO CFR

24 Apr 2024 - by Liesl Venter
Eva Rasmussen, ocean general manager at SACO CFR. 
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Non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are navigating a storm of challenges.

From congested ports to unpredictable carrier routes and weather hindrances, the industry faces a daunting task.

In response, there's an urgent call for continual improvement and expansion of services to ensure smooth operations amidst turbulent waters.

"We have found renewed relevance in driving our commercial mantra – innovate to differentiate," says SACO CFR's ocean general manager, Eva Rasmussen.

"Our focus remains on diversifying our product offerings.

"We create our products around the freight forwarder’s need for direct services, vertical-centric content, and speed to market, especially in challenging times, with congestion, schedule variability and equipment shortages.

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