Inside Dedola’s 30-Minute Freight Strategy Call

What really happens during a 30-minute freight strategy call with Dedola? 

It’s not a sales call — it’s a strategy session. 
When importers schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Dedola Global Logistics, they’re stepping into a focused, expert-led discussion that gets straight to the operational realities of their supply chain. In half an hour, our team takes the first steps to pinpoint hidden costs, identify potential service gaps, and explore smarter routing or compliance options — all customized to your freight profile. 

Is this just another “qualifying” call? 

No. You’ll leave with clear insights — not a pitch. Our freight strategists could evaluate your lanes, service timing, and compliance touchpoints, or highlight opportunities for immediate improvement. 

Key Insights 

  • A Dedola consultation is a working session — not a sales script.
  • Every question is designed to uncover practical savings or risk mitigation. 
  • Clients guide the agenda based on their most urgent challenges or needs.
  • Each consultation ends with an actionable next step — even if we don’t do business together. 
  • The 30-minute call mirrors how we operate: precision, transparency, and partnership. 

Why does this call matter for importers? 

Because freight is full of unknowns — and every unknown costs money. 
Demurrage, accessorials, exam delays, tariff misclassifications — all of these add up. Some importers can discover issues only after they’ve paid the price. Dedola’s consultation is built to surface those vulnerabilities early. It’s a diagnostic conversation and fit check that helps you understand where your logistics dollars actually go, and how to redirect them toward reliability. 

How does Dedola structure a 30-minute call? 

Every session follows a flexible but focused framework that you can decide on the front end: 

Minute 0–10: Understand your current setup. 

  • Shipment origins, destination mix, carrier preferences, and timing. 
  • Review of pain points: cost volatility, visibility gaps, service reliability. 

Minute 10–20: Analyze performance and compliance with these potential items: 

  • Freight classification and tariff code review. 
  • Customs exam and entry audit overview. 
  • Demurrage or detention exposure points. 

Minute 20–30: Strategy alignment. 

  • LCL consolidation potential. 
  • Visibility and tech integration opportunities. 
  • Optional SLA trial discussion. 

By the end, you’ll have a sense of a possible short list of potential efficiency wins — backed by logic, not persuasion. Both parties can plan on next steps accordingly. 

What makes Dedola’s consult different from others? 

Most “free consultations” are thinly disguised sales calls. They qualify you; we qualify the challenge
We don’t push quotes or talk in generalities. Instead, we use your data points to diagnose inefficiencies and design a freight roadmap — often identifying 3–5 actionable steps that clients can apply immediately. We want to get to know your business and determine if this is the beginnings of a solid partnership. 

Key Takeaways 

  • The 30-minute Dedola call delivers actionable intelligence  
  • It’s guided by your priorities 
  • Every insight connects to measurable outcomes and your needs and challenges (cost, compliance, timing). 
  • You’ll know exactly whether we’re a fit — and even if not, you’ll gain operational clarity. 

FAQ

How detailed does the conversation get?

As detailed as you’d like. We can keep it high-level or dive into specific lanes, tariffs, or routing challenges.

What if I’m not ready to switch forwarders?

That’s fine — this call helps you benchmark performance before making any change.

Will I receive documentation or follow-up?

You’ll receive a summary of discussion points and next-step suggestions customized to your operations.

About the Author

Michael Goldsmith is Dedola’s VP of Strategic Client Partnerships. With two decades in international trade and customs policy, he enables high-volume importers to navigate tariff volatility, optimize freight modes, and maintain cost control—even in turbulent regulatory environments. Learn more on Dedola’s About page or dive into our Tariff Classification Guide.

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