BENEFITS

WHY JOIN PCA

BECOME A MEMBER

To find all the right partners and expanding your Global Business is a challenge. It may take years and draw a lot of resource to get all the right partnerships in place.

Fast track your Global Expansion. Decide on the PCA Network. We offer you instant access to trusted Partners in 158 Cities, 85 Countries on 5 Continents.

LEADING INDUSTRY NETWORKING SOLUTIONS

Innovative Applications and Tools

Our Members have access to the most innovative applications and tools of any global network.

Marketing Optimization

We offer industry leading applications to optimize your visibility and showcase your individual strength matching your ambition.

Connectivity

Speed, accuracy and accessibility are perquisites in today’s market place. Our innovative mobile-friendly communication platforms make it possible to instantly connect with your PCA Partners which are some of the largest supply chain companies on the planet. You have the PCA World at your fingertips.

Social Media Capabilities

Our Members have access to the exclusive PCA private Facebook Group. This innovative communication platform encourages close collaboration and ongoing dialog.

Trust

Our Members are actively engaged in sales & marketing activities. Only companies having solid trade references and positive credit score are eligible to apply.

PCA Team

Our team of PCA builders have extensive knowledge in the Freight Forwarding Industry and are aware of the challenges Independent Logistics Partners are facing today.

You have our commitment that we will always strive for further optimizations.

We will do our part in helping you reach market potential worldwide!

As the world’s youngest and fastest growing Freight Forwarding and Global Shipping and Logistics Partner Network, we offer our Members access to New Markets and Global Reach Marketing.

The PCA Management Team is continuously conducting one-on-one discussions with Independent Freight Forwarders and Logistics Partners worldwide, in the effort to seek out the right partners for the benefit of all our members.

We have developed industry-leading products for our Members to optimize their visibility and showcase their strengths throughout the Network.

Publish your company profile and showcase your individual strength matching your ambition to capture the right business in the Network.

Our mobile-friendly communication platforms, allow instant access to your PCA Partners. You have the PCA World at your fingertips!

Take advantage of our PVT Facebook group to connect with your partners and overseas freight companies to explore new business opportunities and share knowledge to build your reputation.

The PCA – Premier Cargo Alliance stands for a dynamic, innovation driven and forward thinking Network with Global Reach!!

Optimize your visibility within the Network, showcase your strengths and share your passion for the business.

Fast track your communication with PCA Network Members to attract profitable business for your company!

  • Company Profile
  • Showcase your Strength
  • Be Connected
  • PVT Facebook Group

Company Profile

Customize your Company Profile to match your business strategy for profitable growth.

Showcase your Strenghts

We have developed a unique Value System for our Network, where each Member can highlight their company strength, products and capabilities they wish to promote.

Be Connected

Mobile-friendly communication platforms are offered for fast and easy trading.

Private Facebook Group

Tap into our pvt Facebook group 24/7, where PCA Members build their reputation by sharing their expertise and knowledge.

The PCA Annual Conference is the most effective way to promote your Company globally, to showcase your strengths and provide unmatched networking opportunities to generate new business for your company.

Meet all your Global Network Partners during a few exciting and rewarding Conference days for one set of travel costs!

Our pre-scheduled and well organized Partner to Partner (P2P) meetings are an excellent venue to strengthen existing trade lanes, build on established relationships, reach out to new markets and develop new partnerships.

The Conference will feature keynote presentations from invited industry experts on topics of high interest for the benefit of all participants.

Social functions will complement the formal Conference program.

Take full advantage of this great opportunity to grow your business!

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Purpose :

To foster collaboration and inclusion.

Leverage existing know how and market presence.

To develop common strategies to protect and expand global footprint.

Identify actionable items for the purpose of strengthen the overall capacity

of all members within the Network for the benefit of their Clients.

 

Committees appointed and chaired by PCA Management

Air Freight & e-Commerce  

Ocean Freight   

Sales & Marketing

Dispute Resolution 

The Payment Protection Plan is designated to allow financial support toward loss of freight payments incurred due to an insolvent or bankrupt member.

Starting March, 2017 all new members are asked to participate in the PCA Payment Protection Plan.

PCA Members who have joined prior to March, 2017 will have an option not to participate, however, each member is strongly encouraged to participate.

The PCA Payment Protection Plan yearly contribution schedule:

1st year: USD $500.00

2nd year: USD 250.00

Per member/per participating office will be paid into a separate “Trust Fund” for the sole purpose toward supporting the loss of freight payments incurred by a participating member due to an insolvent/bankrupt member.

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A PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST

Partnerships with major ocean and air carriers are formed  to scale up opportunities for all Members.

Specific focus on selected trade lanes to enhance buying and service capabilities for our Members.

IT Solutions WiseTech Global – Our Partnerships with WiseTech Global provides our Membership with best in class innovative global IT solutions at competitive price points.

Media Partner  To communicate our capabilities and resolve to become the best choice for industry clients.

Trade Associations – TIACA  To have a voice, become more proactive and engaged in industry affairs.

Access to Media Partners

  • Favorable Advertising Rates
  • Press Release Placement
  • Global Marketing Brochure
  • Marketing Materials & Merchandising
  • Global Branding

Any noteworthy news and interesting case studies can be shared with the PCA Marketing Team for publication and distribution within our Network and selected Media Partners.

Use our Network Logo to identify your Company as member of our Global Network

Download our Global Marketing Brochure to customize your Sales Brochure to complement your Company presentation.

Benefit from our highly experienced Marketing Team for your Marketing and Advertising requirements.

Marketing materials & merchandising articles can be designed and sourced at highly competitive prices.

Use the PCA – Premier Cargo Alliance Network Logo’s to identify your company as proud Member of our Network.

Our PCA Partners proudly serve all major Industries and Global Markets

Ship over  150,000 Teus

Air Lift over 35,000 Tons

Offer sophisticated IT capabilities

Provide Warehouse & Distribution capabilities in all locations

Supported by over 6000 trusted employees

Our customer Service

  • dedicated to serve our members
  • helping you in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Swedish
  • having extensive knowledge in all major global markets

Our experienced Customer Service Team is ready to serve you! Please do not hesitate to contact us for any inquiries relating to the Network activities.

We are committed to assist our Members and make the PCA Network experience the most rewarding.

Our Customer Service Centre is located in Toronto, Canada.

PCA-Premier Cargo Alliance and Nacora International Insurance Brokers have entered into a global partnership to provide a comprehensive cargo insurance concept named as PCA Cargo Insurance, effective February 1st, 2018.

With PCA Cargo Insurance, the concept is to improve the risk reduction to Premier Cargo Alliance Network members at same time deliver a concept to proactively work with PCA Cargo Insurance as value added services.

Nacora International Insurance Brokers with over 46 years’ experience in the logistics  industry providing insurance and risks solutions for International Customers, will be an important contributor  to provide globally uniformed, easy to use and digitalized up to date solution to PCA-Premier Cargo Alliance Network members to expand their service offerings connected to the logistics services.

Benefit from cost efficient and smooth online cargo insurance programs.

Product Highlights

  • Ocean, Air, Inland Coverage
  • Errors and Omissions Insurance (E & O)
  • Instant premium and preferred rates
  • Instant online coverage
  • Instant Certificates
  • Convenient Claims Management

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A PCA MEMBER?

Become part of the PCA Global Network and open the doors to Global Connectivity

GOT QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS!

Our team of PCA builders have extensive knowledge in the Freight Forwarding Industry and are fully aware of the challenges Independent Logistics Partners are facing today.

We help Independent Freight Forwarding and Logistics Companies to achieve their ambitions.

We aim for a maximum of 3 partners per region or per country. The exception are the following countries due to their geographical size and their economic diversity in each region.

The countries are: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan and USA.

Starting April, 2017 all Members will have the option to take part in the PCA Protection Plan.

The protection Plan is designed to provide financial support on outstanding freight payments.

This Plan is self- funded by all participating members and all monies are kept in a trust fund.

Yes, we organize 2 events per year.

The annual PCA Conference – 1st quarter of each year.

An excellent venue to meet members person to person and develop business opportunities.

The PCA Roundtable discussion- the 3rd quarter of each year.

Various Global initiatives on topical subjects are being discussed toward contributing to the added growth opportunities of the PCA Members.

The membership fee schedule is regional specific. Please contact us to learn more.

Yes, as soon as we achieve complete global coverage, supported by best in class logistics companies, covering all logistics aspects, we will close the membership drive.

Yes , we have listed all our partner locations, offering excellent coverage and capabilities in each locations, on the public site.

In case of a positive review, the process will take between 7 and 10 business days

Absolutely. In the members only section, there is a profile update request form to complete when you require any changes.

The Membership is renewable annually, and we offer an automatic renewal policy for the convenience of our members. Unless you choose to opt-out of automatic renewal, your membership will be automatically renewed every year on the anniversary of your enrollment. To cancel your membership, you must provide written notice of your intent to cancel at least 30 days before your membership renewal date.

HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?

If we haven’t answered your question in our FAQ area, then please feel free to email us and we will get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

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