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 |
Member Retention:
GLN has, without question, the best “loyalty factor” of any of the freight forwarding networks with only 39 Members having left GLN (voluntarily/involuntarily) during the period of 2002-2010; a lesser number than some networks lose every year!
Member Benefits:
A brief summary of GLN Membership Benefits is as follows:
| » Membership is strictly limited to 3 members in any air or port location – with no exceptions |
| » 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 of USD 30,000 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 |