Opening a freight forwarding company is not difficult. If you do it right, it can be very profitable. In almost any economic situation, transport is a necessary product from the point of view of cargo transportation, because there will always be organizations, firms, individuals who need freight forwarding services.
It is necessary
- - a room, preferably with a garage, or a permanent parking space;
- - a license that gives the right to engage in this type of activity;
- - reliable employees;
- - equipment for working with clients (computer, telephone, fax, printer, etc.).
Instructions
Step 1
First, you need to decide on the type of services provided. You can choose from transportation such as taxis, medical transportation, courier services, business transportation, and charter flights. Each species has its own characteristics. In view of this, you need to choose a field of activity that will be most competitive in the conditions of your city, area.
Step 2
Contact your local self-government body (administration) and specify what you need to do and what papers to collect in order to open an organization for the provision of freight forwarding services. Typically, you will need to collect several permits, as well as issue a license with registration at the local, state or national transport departments.
Step 3
Find insurance companies that handle your chosen mode of transportation. Read the reviews about them, see how long they have been on the service market and how well they work. Based on the analysis performed, select the company that is most suitable for you.
Step 4
Purchase the vehicles you need for your business. It is up to you to decide whether these are new or supported models, worth saving or not. If the car is used, be sure to check it first at a car service. If you are buying a large fleet of vehicles, you can expect to receive bulk discounts from the dealer.
