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FREE Online Meeting Attracts Forwarders to Elite Networks

As we move into 2021, forwarders continue to embrace technology and connect online, in the absence of physical conferences.

FREE Online Meeting Attracts Forwarders to Elite Networks
DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffFeb 22, 2021
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Kelly Bunyan is the Owner and Managing Director of a group of successful freight networks, headquartered in London, UK: World Freight Network (WFN), Specialist Freight Networks (SFN) and
International Freight Network (IFN).

Kelly commented: "Our annual member meetings are popular and well attended, and we have very much missed seeing each other in person due to the Pandemic. We are therefore happy to announce that we are holding a FREE online meeting in March. This is the next best thing to a physical meeting as the structured 1-to-1 appointment system allows our members to dedicate time to connecting and developing business together.

I am very grateful for our members' loyalty at this difficult time. The online meeting will be run free of charge, as a thank you for their continued commitment to our network."

Debbie Constantine, Group Operations Manager, said: “Even with such unprecedented challenges in our industry, all around the world, January remains a busy time for networks. Forwarders looking for new agents, job opportunities and a fresh approach will often join a network at the start of a new year. We welcome this interest as it’s our aim to provide the very best platform for the very best forwarders to do business.

The online meeting has been met with enthusiam by our members and we look forward to assisting them in having fruitful business meetings!”

One member commented, "Having an online event will be a great way to strengthen our relationships in the group, and pursue more business together. It's free as well!"

Another member added, "The online meeting will be a great way to have that face to face time together while we are unable to meet in person. It is a good second best until we can meet once again."

Kelly concluded, “We are seeing many applications right now and are delighted to be welcoming new members into our network family. If you are a strong forwarder and wish to join us, and attend our online meeting, please visit our website and apply now.”

Read more about Kelly’s networks on the links below:

www.worldfreightnetwork.com
www.specialistfreightnetworks.com
www.internationalfreightnetwork.com

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