Member Benefits

Global Logistics Network strives to differentiate itself from its competitors by offering the fullest range of services and practical innovations to its members.
Year-on-Year Growth:
GLN has experienced exceptional year-on-year growth as follows:
Year 2003: 38 Founder members +38
Year 2004: 71 members +33
Year 2005: 111 members +40
Year 2006: 166 members +55
Year 2007: 208 members +42
Year 2008: 253 members +45
Year 2009: 313 members +60
Year 2010: 365 members +52
Year 2011: 411 members +46
Member Retention: Growth
GLN has, without question, the best “loyalty factor” of any of the freight forwarding networks with only 40 Members having left GLN (voluntarily/involuntarily) during the period of 2003-2013; a lesser number than some networks lose every year! GLN’s growth has met “maximum per city” allowed and in 2012 added 21 new members.
Member Benefits:
A brief summary of GLN Membership Benefits is as follows:
» Membership is strictly limited to 3 REGULAR* members in any air or port location - exisiting members (pre 1st May 2013) can add Affiliated offices but with lower visibility ranking
» Non Exclusive Network – continue working with your existing Agent/Partner or select any GLN Member
» Access to our global network of GLN Members using our spam-free internet facilities
» Reasonable membership fees reflecting local marketplace with multiple branch discounts
» Fully automated Membership Application
» Ability for all GLN Members to edit their own company webpage profiles
» An highly responsive Headquarters that understands our industry
» All new GLN Members are pre-qualified with references checked
» Agency Agreement applicable between all GLN Members
» Dedicated GLN Message Board
» Referral system whereby Members get credit towards future Membership fees
» Amber Alert System to identify and resolve non-payment issues between GLN Members
» Accounts Receivable Insurance Fund covering an aggregate per incident of USD 50,000 in bad debts.
(GLN is the only Network whose fund contributions are refundable to Members upon leaving)
» Annual Conferences dedicated solely to sales, member development and social interaction
» Automated Conference One-on-One Meeting Scheduler
» On-line Sales Lead System
» Global Branding Initiatives to enhance potential RFQ/RFI invitations
» Association with GLN’s unique Carriers Partnership Program with Air and Steamship Lines relationships
» Trans-Directory.com – Free Top Placement and Logo visibility (a USD 500/year value)