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CFN stands for
Combined Freight Network. We are a company based in Hong Kong,
which is in the fastest growing economy: China. Our specialties
are to connect strong, independent freight forwarding and
logistics outfits and unite them into one solid network.
Our network emphasizes on steering good business
relationships between agents all over the world by supplying
them with a common ground of professional branding and networking.
We differentiate ourselves from
other alliances:
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We at CFN concentrate
our resources into seamless improvement projects
that develop the network competitiveness vs. current
global players. |
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We work as a neutral
management, compared to other alliances that are
run by collective few members that steer direction
of the alliance. Therefore, we take all inputs objectively
into consideration. |
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We work with only the
highest operational standards and practice ISO quality
systems. |
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We are known to be very
inclined with Information Technology. |
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We work mostly with referred
and recommended agents that are in par with certain
quality and service standards and show sound financials. |
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We are a non-exclusive
alliance that gives our members more options in
choosing their partners that they are most comfortable
doing business with. |
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Advantages
IT - Common Platform
for Track and Tracing
Included in the membership of the CFN is being part
of the Track and Trace community CFN. The group has signed off
a service level agreement with an Australian Track and Trace /
Communications Software Provider named Pangaea. When joining
the CFN, you are able to install all your registered offices
free of charge. details here
Work only with trusted and screened
members
When joining the group, companies that have applied
have to undergo a screening process. The screening process
will touch primarily on the applicants financial standing,
length in operation, reputation in market, sales strength. The
members are likewise subjected to standard Code of Ethics and
Guidelines.
Common
Branding / Common Sales
Being a member of CFN gives our members the opportunity
to sell the concept of being part of a global network having
the potentials of being bigger than any multinational competitor
in the current market. We have developed specific tools which
are geared towards the customers of our members, rather than
just selling membership to our potential members. Such marketing
and sales tools include:
- Usage of Combined Freight Network Logo by
accessing our “members only” section
- Preparation of complete brochure for targeting of global
clients. (The network also accommodates customized brochures
for bulk orders.)
- Development of client-targeted webpage.
Conferences
The smooth running CFN is largely maintained by annual conferences
and management meetings together with regular communications.
The yearly meetings have to be attended by CFN members to
ensure activeness of members within the organization. If a
member has not been active in the organization, the company
is considered to be disqualified off the membership pool.
Our PR and Events Department is highly knowledgeable
and experienced to ensure comfortable and professional management
of your networking/business development time with your partners.
Through our conference management, we reduce costs for our
members traveling from country to country; developing agencies.
In our conferences, we provide the world to your hands.
Security within our
Network
In this increasingly unstable world of international freight
forwarding and logistics, we want to make sure that our members
are paid for their efforts and that all charges due within
the organization are paid off on time.
To address this issue, we promote the “CFN-Safe”
program as a safety-net for our members. The concept is to:
- Pool members’ funds on a yearly basis
- Secure our members up to USD 10,000.00 against default by
another guaranteed member.
By having such a program, we increase the confidence
of members to work within our alliance rather than loose outfits.
Our formula for success depends on the following
distinct advantages:
Incomparable Experience
Our outfits are long standing companies in our respective
regions unlike newly opened branch offices of global players
that can not provide solutions based on experience.
With long established connections with carriers
in your territory, we can assure priority handling of your
movements.
Market Knowledge
Fully understanding the operations within your territory is
very important to execute best logistics practices. Our members
have thorough knowledge that can ensure swift and smooth operation,
move by move.
We are Flexible &
We "Think Out of The Box"
Unlike generic services that global outfits provide due to
product standardization, we are known to come up with more
flexible approaches for our clients due to the nature of our
organizations, always being able to quickly adapt to your
customized requirements.
With final decisions made locally in your region,
we can provide you with quicker response times, especially
since communications are monitored by Combined Freight Network.
More customer focus
and commitment
Growing with our customers is very important to our business.
Due to the nature of our outfit, being a medium sized player,
we treat all our customers with highest respect and provide
always 100% commitment and concentration.
We work with the motto: "We are small enough
to care, big enough to handle all your requirements".
Proven Quality Standards
We have locally earned our quality certificates, wihch show
our commitments to clients and partners we serve. If required,
copies of local quality certificates can be requested from
our affiliate offices in your respective territory.
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