Getting Started on the B2B Marketplace, Logistics Tools on the Globy Platform

B2B marketplaces have become widespread, as they are the best websites where you can order goods in bulk with the option of delivery to any country in the world. In other words, you can purchase gardening equipment, construction materials, tools, and much more in China in order to sell these items in bulk or retail in your country. For instance, the most popular direction now is China – United States because you can make the most profit by taking advantage of the price difference. On B2B Globy, you can find almost any item and also submit a request for quotation to expedite the search for a supplier. 

To get started on Globy, you need to complete a simple registration process by providing your company’s details and indicating your role. You can be a buyer, vendor, distributor, trader, logistics specialist, etc. If you don’t want to spend time filling out the registration form, you can use quick authorization via your LinkedIn account. If you have any questions about registration, you can contact the Help Center on the official website. In this article, we discuss how to navigate the Globy catalog and describe the logistics tools available on the platform. Before that, let’s look at the main advantages of Globy:

• platform with a large number of functions; 
• quick registration on the portal; 
• wide selection of products for any purpose; 
• possibility of long-term cooperation; 
• free logistics tools.

After registration, you can go to the catalog to familiarize yourself with the range of products. Using the sorting feature, it is possible to see only products from official distributors or from the manufacturer in the list. You can also sort vendors by business type or by company location. We recommend that you cooperate only with reputable companies to ensure that the deal will go smoothly. At the same time, you need to know that Globy has a secure environment with no scammers, as all new suppliers are verified during registration. Fake companies are added to the blacklist and lose the right to conduct deals on the platform. 

When selecting products, you may notice that many items are listed without a price. The reason is that the price is determined only after the batch size is established (the more tons in the batch, the lower the price per ton). You have the right to negotiate with the vendor and ask for a price reduction if you have arguments to support your position. You can be not only a buyer but also a seller on Globy; to do this, you need to create product listings and take care of their presentation. Each listing is reviewed by an administrator and must comply with the marketplace rules. The platform offers logistics tools; let’s take a look at one of them further.

Freight Calculator and Other Logistics Tools on Globy

The freight calculator is a useful tool for those who have already purchased a product and want to order delivery to the USA or another country. The calculator is available to all registered users. Using the freight calculator is simple: go to the section on the website and fill in the form fields. In the first field, you need to enter the city, port, or country from which the cargo is being shipped. You also need to specify the port of arrival. Also, don’t forget to indicate the exact date. You need to select the type and size of the container. Refrigerated containers are provided for perishable goods. 

You can distribute the goods among the containers randomly, or you can choose the FCL loading type, when a container has only your goods. In this case, it will be easier for you to track your cargo at sea. The freight calculator offers you a list of current tariffs, but you need to remember that the transportation prices are approximate. You need to contact the carrier to clarify the price. The logistics calculator is very convenient, as it allows you to find a charterer in cases where the supplier does not offer transportation. Globy also offers other logistics tools: for instance, you can also track your shipments using container tracking. Meanwhile, the load calculator helps you place goods in containers in the most efficient way. All of the above tools are free for users of the Globy platform.