Transportation & Logistics International Volume 11, Issue 6 | Page 68

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Service commitment
Gary elaborates on the breadth of Jag UFS ’ services across its extensive geographical footprint . “ Brexit presented us with opportunities because European trucking , which was not our forte before Brexit , became a less competitive and saturated market . So , as a primarily domestic transport company , we sought to expand our reach when Brexit emerged . We successfully partnered with Amazon and an Amazonapproved accountancy firm , devising a solution to facilitate the transportation of goods from UK-based Amazon sellers into Europe . Our initiative proved highly effective , allowing us to establish a foothold ahead of larger competitors , contrary to our initial expectations . Today , we continue to handle the shipment of goods to Amazon France and Germany , servicing two trailers per week . Furthermore , as a medium-sized company , our agility in adapting quickly allowed us to enter the road freight services market in Europe . The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had a widespread impact on everyone due to the cost of living , fuel prices , and other aspects and it seems that this situation will persist for a considerable time . Conversely , during the pandemic and now amid the Ukraine conflict , I have noticed a general acceptance among our customers when prices rise . This acceptance stems from the trust our clients have in us , knowing that we do not seek to profit unjustly . They understand that there are certain costs that we must pass on , as we cannot shoulder the burden alone . People ’ s acceptance of these price adjustments mirrors their response during the pandemic , when ocean freight rates skyrocketed and air freight rates from China reached nearly $ 20 per kilo . The understanding was that these changes
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