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Coreties offers a variety of products all based on customs data and enriched with other sources of information with the single aim to help you succeed in Commercial Logistics & Shipping.

We actively help in determining which Exporter, Importer or competitor is worth targeting and will tell you how to land the business opportunity.

Ready for an extension of your sales team, highly personalised and automated.

You’re in the right place if you want to leverage business opportunities in:

Coreties uses US import & export customs data to provide users with real-time access to information about which companies are actively trading across all shipping modalities.

Users can search for specific regions or products, and view detailed information about the companies that are active in those areas. Or we push the information to you over email.

We work with Carriers, freight forwarders, ports & terminals, governments and banks worldwide.

Get in touch with our sales teams to explore what fits your needs best or request a trial here - https://www.coreties.com/request-demo

Coreties currently covers all US import & export shipments. This means Coreties also covers all regions and countries that trade with the United States, so it has all China or Germany Import and Export for instance.

Data updates happen daily so you are always looking at a real-time picture of the market.

Yes, Coreties allows users to search for specific products or locations. You can enter a product description or location name, and the platform will return a list of companies that match your search criteria.

The data on Coreties is updated on a daily basis, as soon as new information is available from customs.

We offer a trial period for your use cases, get in touch with sales and we will activate a trial per your needs: https://www.coreties.com/request-demo

Trials come with proper explanation to make sure you reap maximum results with the trial period. The data and approach is powerful, so trial duration is limited.

Coreties currently only supports payment by invoice.

Coreties offers a range of support and training options for its users. For those who sign up for the Concierge package, users will receive 3 hours of consultancy from our team of experts each month. This means you'll have access to personalized support and guidance as you use Coreties to grow your business. In addition to the consultancy hours, Coreties also offers an onboarding call and email support to all users, regardless of their subscription package. Our goal is to provide all users with the resources and support they need to get the most out of Coreties.

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the main reasons why commercial teams in logistics struggle. This is a combination between organisational factors as well as cultural factors. In every organisation one or multiple of these reasons hamper commercial benefit.

Why commercial teams underperform in shipping.

Once a vessel sails open after last port of load, every open container slot can be seen a opportunity loss where the possibility to capitalise on that slot is forever gone. 

How does this correlate to sales teams in logistics?  

Well, commercial managerial pressure is a natural consequence of utilisation from a carrier point of view. For forwarders we're looking at the ability or inability to fill brackets and negotiate better freight prices leading to better margins. 

In this article we outlines the struggles that freight Forwarders, expeditors and sales team in (container) shipping companies face. 

Lack of Process and Structure Within Teams 

Dual Responsibility in Sales & Operations

Insufficient Quality Leads or a Stable Flow of Leads 

Without clear processes and structures in place, commercial teams may struggle to streamline their workflows effectively. This lack of organization can result in inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and ultimately, underperformance. Establishing standardized processes and fostering a culture of accountability are essential steps to address this challenge.

One of the primary challenges faced by commercial teams in logistics is the dual responsibility they often bear in both sales and operations. While sales teams focus on securing new business and expanding client networks, they are also frequently tasked with handling operational aspects. This duality can lead to divided attention and hinder optimal performance in either role.

Commercial success hinges on the ability to generate and convert leads effectively. However, many logistics companies face the challenge of insufficient quality leads or a consistent flow of leads into their pipeline. This can hamper growth prospects and lead to stagnation in business development efforts.

In a competitive industry like logistics, staying ahead requires a deep understanding of how competitors are positioning themselves and evolving. Yet, many commercial teams lack sufficient insights into competitor activities and market dynamics. This knowledge gap can limit strategic decision-making and hinder the ability to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Understanding the specific cargo flows in and out of a region is vital for targeting potential clients, optimizing routes, and offering tailored solutions. However, commercial teams often lack comprehensive knowledge of cargo flows, leading to missed opportunities and suboptimal service offerings.

Why Commercial Teams in Shipping Underperform

Europe and America are two of the largest and most influential economic regions in the world. They have a long and complex history of trade relations, which affect their economies, societies, and politics.

How Europe and America Traded Differently in 2022 and 2023

Europe and America are two of the largest and most influential economic regions in the world. They have a long and complex history of trade relations, which affect their economies, societies, and politics. In this blog post, we will explore how Europe and America traded differently in 2022 and 2023, based on the latest available data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

The overall trade balance is the difference between the value of exports and imports of goods and services. A trade deficit occurs when imports exceed exports, while a trade surplus occurs when exports exceed imports.

According to the BEA (2023), the U.S. goods and services deficit with the European Union (EU) increased by $21.5 billion, or 10.6%, from $202.5 billion in 2022 to $224.0 billion in 2023. This increase reflected an increase in the goods deficit of $21.5 billion to $112.6 billion and a decrease in the services surplus of $0.1 billion to $27.9 billion.

The U.S. goods and services deficit with Europe as a whole (including non-EU countries) increased by $23.4 billion, or 10.8%, from $216.7 billion in 2022 to $240.1 billion in 2023. This increase reflected an increase in the goods deficit of $23.4 billion to $123.9 billion and no change in the services surplus of $36.2 billion.

The U.S. goods and services deficit with the world increased by $103.0 billion, or 12.2%, from $845.0 billion in 2021 to $948.1 billion in 2022 (BEA, 2023). This increase reflected an increase in the goods deficit of $105.9 billion to $1,087.7 billion and an increase in the services surplus of $2.9 billion to $139.6 billion.

Exports are the goods and services that are sold or transferred to foreign countries or residents.

According to the Census Bureau (2023), the U.S. exports of goods to the EU decreased by $195.4 billion, or 1.8%, from $350.8 billion in 2022 to $155.4 billion in 2023 (January-May). The major categories of exports that decreased were:

Industrial supplies and materials: down by $7.8 billion, or 11%

Consumer goods: down by $4.4 billion, or 9%

Capital goods: down by $1.8 billion, or 2%

The major categories of exports that increased were:

Foods, feeds, and beverages: up by $2.7 billion, or 14%

Automotive vehicles, parts, and engines: up by $0.9 billion, or 4%

The U.S. exports of services to the EU increased by $5.6 billion, or 7%, from $77.4 billion in 2022 to $83.0 billion in 2023 (January-May). The major categories of services that increased were:

Other business services: up by $0.7 billion, or 4%

Imports are the goods and services that are bought or received from foreign countries or residents.

According to the Census Bureau (2023), the U.S. imports of goods from the EU increased by $216.9 billion, or 6%, from $553.3 billion in 2022 to $236.7 billion in 2023 (January-May). The major categories of imports that increased were:

Capital goods: up by $11.5 billion, or 11%

Consumer goods: up by $10.8 billion, or 11%

Automotive vehicles, parts, and engines: up by $8.5 billion, or 9%

The major categories of imports that decreased were:

Industrial supplies and materials: down by $5.6 billion, or 7%

Foods, feeds, and beverages: down by $0.8 billion, or 4%

The U.S. imports of services from the EU decreased by $0.5 billion, or 1%, from $150.8 billion in 2022 to $150.3 billion in 2023 (January-May). The major categories of services that decreased were:

The major categories of services that increased were:

Other business services: up by $0.7 billion, or 3%

Charges for the use of intellectual property: up by $0.2 billion, or 2%

Below you'll see an overview of a few selected ports in Europe and the US and their relative changes. Note that almost all ports saw a decrease in TEU per trade lane. This can be attributed to low container ship TEU capacity and unfavorable trade relations and policies. These factors may have reduced the demand for container shipping between Northern Europe and the United States, resulting in lower cargo volumes.

Want to know what other ports did? Then check out our live dashboard, backed by daily updated customs data: https://metabase.coreties.com/public/dashboard/8008d346-0a7d-4f33-8738-cca53d51e70e#refresh=60

The changes in import and export between 2022 and 2023 between Europe and America reflect the dynamics of the global economy, the impact of the pandemic, and the policies of the governments. Some of the factors that may have influenced the trade flows are:

The recovery of the global demand and supply chains after the disruption caused by the pandemic

The exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the euro

The trade tensions and disputes between the U.S. and the EU over various issues, such as digital taxes, steel and aluminum tariffs, and aircraft subsidies

The implementation of the new trade agreement between the U.K. and the EU after Brexit

The progress of the negotiations for a transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) between the U.S. and the EU

The outlook for the trade relationship between Europe and America depends on how these factors evolve in the future, as well as on the potential opportunities and challenges that may arise from new developments, such as:

The emergence of new variants of the coronavirus and the effectiveness of the vaccination campaigns

The adoption of new technologies and innovations in various sectors, such as green energy, digital services, and biotechnology

The cooperation or competition between the U.S. and the EU on global issues, such as climate change, human rights, and security

The trade relationship between Europe and America is likely to remain vital and dynamic, as both regions have strong economic ties, shared values, and common interests. However, it is also likely to face some uncertainties and frictions, as both regions have different priorities, perspectives, and interests. Therefore, it is important for both sides to maintain a constructive dialogue, resolve their disputes amicably, and seek mutually beneficial solutions.

Census.gov. (2023). Trade in Goods with European Union. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c0003.html

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). (2023). U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December and Annual 2022. Retrieved from https://www.bea.gov/news/2023/us-international-trade-goods-and-services-december-and-annual-2022

As a freight forwarder you know how challenging it can be to find customers and expand your business in today’s competitive and ever changing market. Especially targeting shippers individually. Global events and economic downturns make it hard to stay afloat and ahead of the competition. That's the macro economic side of things, yet there is also a communication and collaboration challenge which is apparent in Freight Forwarder Networks and logistics companies in general. This we can actually call an industry challenge.

So, in order to stay relevant and to stay ahead of the competition, you need to be able to adapt. But, how do you do weather the storm without wasting resources on needlessly complex processes, tools, and solutions that will not help?

Freight forwarder networks are reputable groups of freight forwarders who work with each other to improve their freight, logistics, and customs brokerage services. By being strategically planned out, these networks allow smaller freight forwarders to compete in the global marketplace. By joining them, you gain access to a multitude of benefits. Such as:

Gaining access to a global network of reliable and trustworthy partners

However, in reality even freight forwarding networks sometimes run into issues. Such as a lack of workflows, a clear way of working, communication and collaboration, or overall structure in general. These issues can pose a threat to the effectiveness of a freight forwarding network. This in turn results in a lack of sharing commercial and operational problems their members face and experience. Another example is that the get-togethers they organize for their members to share and discuss idea’s, notes, plans, and their market research findings, can be flooded with chit chat from members. Resulting in little tangible solutions. Essentially this means a mis-match between the ideas and plans to succeed commercially against the actuality of executing these plans.

Some freight forwarding networks also operate in the now instead of with their sights set to the future. These issues all result in a loss of opportunity. So, what can be done to solve these issues and make a freight forwarding network as effective as possible? That’s where Coreties comes in.

How can data and structure help Freight Forwarder Networks?

Data and structure go hand in hand. In terms of operational structure data, and specifically customs data, is a very solid starting point as it depicts a picture of reality upon which one can act; we want to move from a position of uncertainty to a position of certainty, right? At Coreties we like to keep it simple. Hence we have kept the platform easy to use without losing sight of what truly matters: data. Updated daily and poured into an easy to interpret and actionable form that one can use to grow ones customer base, business and productivity.

What this means for you in terms of structure

Search for specific products or locations and view detailed information about the companies that are active in areas or verticals of your interest.

‍See which companies are shipping or importing containers, what products they are trading, and who takes care of their logistics. So you know where and who to target.

Create lead lists and work together with your team on the platform. Create lead lists with companies of your organisations interest, containing contact cards filled in automatically by the platform. Add to do’s to companies in your lead list and track you and your teams’ interactions with them. So you can stay on top of mind and keep your leads warm. We give you the tools to successfully work together on a flow, or to target a shipper and consignee simultaneously from the origin and destination side of things.

By joining a freight forwarder network and making the conscious decision to choose for certainty and structure, you can take your business to the next level. As mentioned before, freight forwarder networks also face their own problems that get in the way of them offering you the best they can and have.

By offering the platform to your members, be it as a hub tailor made for your freight forwarder network and its members or simply as single seats that your members can use, you offer them a structure and certainty. Structures that can help your members streamline their operations, grow their revenues, and document their interactions with which they can stay on top of their operations.

If you are interested in using Coreties, visit www.coreties.com or contact info@coreties.com for more information about our platform. Curious about a tailor made platform to offer to your members, let us know as we are happy to discuss any ideas you might have! Don't miss this opportunity to boost your members and their business with Coreties!

In order to stay relevant and to stay ahead of the competition, you need to be able to adapt. But, how do you do weather the storm without wasting resources on needlessly complex processes, tools, and solutions that will not help?

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