Container freight forwarders offer supply chain management solutions that are not only clear but also impressive. First, it effectively is the manager for transportation for all cargo. This saves time and anxiety on the part of the sender. Second, their expertise in customs regulations keeps materials moving smoothly through checkpoints between countries or regions. Consequently ties with a freight forwarder will limit bitter delays at this kind of handoff point—and limit them for free. These few hours can be all too important in today's global economy, where just an hour'' delay at port may mean the difference of millions. Thirdly, thanks to their economies of scale and industry contacts, freight forwarders are able to negotiate more attractive shipping rates which benefit our customers as well. In addition, these companies will use an outsourced information system such as our own to enable better planning management and stock control by further enhancing the transparency provided. There are no other options for the international shipper: the container freight forwarder is essential. It provides functions that only insiders known (and even then reluctantly) can possibly understand, and expertness where those outside the business are bound to fail.