Transborder Proposal Template
This page will discuss how to write a generic proposal for our transborder service.. Use this to pick and choose which areas apply to the potential client.
Generic Proposal
Our Target Markets:
- Companies importing single transactional parcel shipments (MKT 1)
- Canadian companies shipping multiple parcel & LTL shipments from the U.S. (MKT 2)
- U.S companies shipping multiple parcel & LTL shipments from the U.S (MKT 3)
Overview of Our CANADA-SHIP Service (Market 1)
Frontier’s CANADA-SHIP program provides a full-service cross-border solution for single parcel shipments. We will assist [company] throughout the entire process of shipping to Canada. Our collaborative program includes cross-border shipping, cross-docking, Customs Brokerage services and last mile delivery to your customer. Simply drop ship your prepaid [single parcel company product] to our strategically placed warehouse in Itasca, IL and we will handle the rest.
Overview of Our CANADA-SHIP Service (Market 2)
Frontier’s CANADA-SHIP program provides a full-service solution for shipping multiple packages that will assist [company] throughout the entire process of shipping to Canada. Our collaborative program suits your needs perfectly as includes consolidation, cross-border shipping, cross-docking, Customs Brokerage services and last mile delivery to your customer. Simply drop ship [company product] to our strategically placed warehouse in Itasca, IL and we will handle the rest.
Shipping from the U.S. to Canada made easy:
Shipping LTL and parcel freight from the U.S. to Canada can be a complicated and intimidating experience. Often communicating among multiple agencies is required due to the various steps in the process. If strong communication is lacking along the way, then ultimately your customer suffers. Our cross-border process eliminates the need for multiple agency involvement and will support [company] every step of the way. Partnering with us will ensure your customers receive their products in an efficient manner while keeping the process seamless for you.
Services That Work Together:
One Direct Contact
Avoid using various organizations with multiple contacts throughout the shipping process. Our CANADA-SHIP program connects you with one direct Frontier representative. The result is stronger communication channels that will save [company] valuable time.
Avoid Border Delays
Our expertise in logistics and brokerage ensures timely release to decrease costly border delays. From Itasca, [your products] will clear customs and be transported to our strategically located cross-dock facilities in Winnipeg, MB or Toronto, ON. After they are cross-docked we ship directly to your customer for final delivery. Overall our CANADA-SHIP program saves your organization valuable time, which allows you to better serve your customer’s needs.
Shipping networks and methods:
Central Locations
Our strategically placed warehouse in Itasca, offers the perfect location in the U.S Midwest for you to send your products. Being closer to [company/the vendors] than other cross-border shippers, allows us to offer a more controlled and cost effective solution for shipping [company’s goods] to Canada.
Direct Shipping Methods
Avoid the multiple stops that come along with other carriers. Our CANADA-SHIP program allows us to ship directly to [Eastern/ Western/more specific] Canada by using team drivers, zone skipping and overnight routes. These direct shipping methods not only decrease transit times, but also ensure that damage to [your product(s)] is/are avoided because we minimize the touch points throughout the products journey.
Consolidation (Market 2)
Frontier’s CANADA-SHIP program can save [company] up to 30% in brokerage fees and shipping costs that result from multiple/separate cross-border clearances. Our methods allow us to consolidate your LTL or parcels into one shipment and clear customs once.
Online Tracking Visibility:
Once [company] items have arrived in our Itasca warehouse, Frontier will handle all of your freight scanning and record the data in real time. Our online tracking technology will trace the exact location throughout the remainder of its journey. This method gives [company] and your customers complete visibility of the product throughout the entire process.
Benefits
Reduced brokerage fees – Our consolidation methods allow for us to only ship one truck cross-border, which due to economies of scale, will keep your costs low (MKT 2)
Reduced costs – With our efficiencies throughout the shipping process, and taking advantage of low domestic freight rates, Frontier offers some of the lowest rates you’ll find.
Decreased transportation time – our team drivers and our direct zone skipping routes allow us to deliver to your customers more quickly
Increased visibility – Our website and online portal (WebShip) provides tracking throughout the products journey offering visibility to you and your customers. View an example here.