-  When the concept for Ziegler One was created, we adopted a similar billing structure to other networks in the industry. While some networks offer a flat fee per country, those rarely offer financial protection for their members and do not follow an extensive vetting process through an underwriter. The cost of this vetting process is covered by Ziegler One but is only completed for members agents.  Unlike other networks, Ziegler One will limit the number of members to a country/region.  Ideally, we would not want more than 2 or 3 agents per region depending on the service offering of each agent and the size of the country and their ability to support the Ziegler group and the network adequately. We aim to ensure that volumes are not diluted between multiple agents, but a meaningful relationship between the member agents is built allowing for a much higher return on investment.

- Member Agents have selected a full membership and have paid for their membership to receive the full benefits of the network.  Non-Member Agents have enrolled their company to form part of the directory that gives them access to the Ziegler Offices and vice versa.  However the directory clearly distinguishes between Member Agents and Non-Member Agents and business is awarded accordingly. Member-Agents are vetted and accredited whereas Non-Member Agents are a secondary option in each country, therefore Ziegler Offices and other Member Agents will most likely opt to make use of a Member-Agent as their credibility and commitment has been approved.

-  The Ziegler One mandate is that all Ziegler offices follow a new process created through an Agent Rate Request portal. The selection on this portal will only allow for rate requests/estimates to be generated for member agents. Because the Ziegler Group controls our cargo volumes, members of Ziegler One can benefit directly from our volumes, whereas traditional networks do not control their cargo and are merely a network to connect. Of course, these agents are not required to relinquish their memberships with other networks to join Z1. Ziegler One will further endeavour to assist our members in expanding their often singular Ziegler region relationship to secure additional support from the Group's 15 countries. In addition, members will retain their regional support over those agents who remain non-members. The group focus with the support of Ziegler One will be on a bi-directional cargo to ensure reciprocal support balances. This tool will also be rolled out for member-to-member tool usage in the near future.

- A Ziegler One Membership does not guarantee minimum shipment volumes, it will however allow for the Member agent to be the first contact for Ziegler business. Through the Agent Rate Request Portal that has been developed for Ziegler branches, the selection on will only allow for rate requests/estimates to be generated for member agents. Because the Ziegler Group controls our cargo volumes, members of Ziegler One can benefit directly from our volumes, whereas traditional networks do not control their cargo and are merely a network to connect. Whether the business offering is granted will be subject to the estimate agreement provided in return.

- The Ziegler Group umbrella boasts multiple divisions. While the Ziegler Group operates as the Group Body with each Ziegler Office across 15 countries reporting to its own board and complying with their own set of rules and regulations, Ziegler One operates independently from the country offices to align the countries to a Group strategy to build a consolidated database of global agents that support the bi-directional and reciprocal cargo volumes.

- Ziegler One operates on a different network model based on a much smaller scale with direct access to the Ziegler Group's service offering, cargo volumes and preferential rate structure. Apart from our members accessing a reputation of 113+ years of supply chain experience, Ziegler One will also contribute to the Group cargo volumes. While traditional freight networks do not control their cargo volume, they offer their members the prospect of expanded cargo volumes through a connection with other agents but with no guarantee of success. Committed cargo quickly improves the tangible benefits to Ziegler One members compared to that offered by a traditional freight network. The Ziegler One concept is based on the fact that Ziegler offers the benefit of controlled cargo to our Member Agents.

Ziegler One will limit the number of members to 2 or 3 member agents per country subject to their ability to support the group and the network adequately. There might be additional (limited) members enrolled to support geographical/branch locations and service offerings where the main members can’t support the requirements.  We aim to ensure that volumes are not diluted between multiple agents, but a meaningful relationship between the member agents is built allowing for a much higher return on investment.  

By listing your company on the Ziegler One directory as a member, it will give you increased exposure throughout the Group, an opportunity many of our agents have been seeking from us without the inconvenience or cost to develop every Ziegler region individually.