
Article History
Received: 14 May 2024
Accepted: 19 May 2024
Published: 03 June 2024
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Volume 1, Issue 1, 1st Quarter 2024, pp. 1 – 10
Service Reputation and Customer Loyalty in Ocean Freight Forwarders: An Exporters’ Perspective in Mindanao Regions
Authors:
Sergiris A. Ortega, Rustum D. Gevero
Abstract:
Customer loyalty is a vital component for businesses to achieve success and growth and
that gaining customer loyalty can be sustainable by building a positive reputation. This
study investigated the influence of customer satisfaction and trust as dimensions of the
reputation of Ocean Freight Forwarders on customer loyalty. Data were collected from
180 exporting companies in Mindanao and a survey questionnaire was administered. A
descriptive correlational design was employed, and the results showed positive and
statistically significant relationship between customer loyalty, satisfaction, and trust. The
findings revealed that exporters perceive Ocean Freight Forwarders' reputation as highly
satisfactory in terms of technical and functional qualities, and they have a very high level
of trust in forwarders' benevolence and credibility. The results also showed strong loyalty
in all dimensions of customer loyalty. Thus, the practical implications of this study are
clear: prioritizing customer satisfaction and maintaining trust by the forwarders are
essential for establishing a strong reputation. Therefore, Ocean Freight Forwarders should
consider these findings and continuously evaluate and improve their trust image and
customer satisfaction strategies to enhance customer loyalty and maintain a competitive
position in the dynamic export industry.
Keywords: service reputation, customer loyalty, freight forwarders, Mindanao region
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Article History
Received: 14 May 2024
Accepted: 19 May 2024
Published: 03 June 2024
Volume 1, Issue 1, 1st Quarter 2024, pp. 1 – 10
Service Reputation and Customer Loyalty in Ocean Freight Forwarders: An Exporters’ Perspective in Mindanao Regions
Authors:
Sergiris A. Ortega, Rustum D. Gevero
Abstract:
Customer loyalty is a vital component for businesses to achieve success and growth and
that gaining customer loyalty can be sustainable by building a positive reputation. This
study investigated the influence of customer satisfaction and trust as dimensions of the
reputation of Ocean Freight Forwarders on customer loyalty. Data were collected from
180 exporting companies in Mindanao and a survey questionnaire was administered. A
descriptive correlational design was employed, and the results showed positive and
statistically significant relationship between customer loyalty, satisfaction, and trust. The
findings revealed that exporters perceive Ocean Freight Forwarders' reputation as highly
satisfactory in terms of technical and functional qualities, and they have a very high level
of trust in forwarders' benevolence and credibility. The results also showed strong loyalty
in all dimensions of customer loyalty. Thus, the practical implications of this study are
clear: prioritizing customer satisfaction and maintaining trust by the forwarders are
essential for establishing a strong reputation. Therefore, Ocean Freight Forwarders should
consider these findings and continuously evaluate and improve their trust image and
customer satisfaction strategies to enhance customer loyalty and maintain a competitive
position in the dynamic export industry.
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h. Final Manuscript Submission
i. Acknowledgement to Publish
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k. Inhouse Publication

Article History
Received: 14 May 2024
Accepted: 19 May 2024
Published: 03 June 2024
Volume 1, Issue 1, 1st Quarter 2024, pp. 1 – 10
Service Reputation and Customer Loyalty in Ocean Freight Forwarders: An Exporters’ Perspective in Mindanao Regions
Authors:
Sergiris A. Ortega, Rustum D. Gevero
Abstract:
Customer loyalty is a vital component for businesses to achieve success and growth and
that gaining customer loyalty can be sustainable by building a positive reputation. This
study investigated the influence of customer satisfaction and trust as dimensions of the
reputation of Ocean Freight Forwarders on customer loyalty. Data were collected from
180 exporting companies in Mindanao and a survey questionnaire was administered. A
descriptive correlational design was employed, and the results showed positive and
statistically significant relationship between customer loyalty, satisfaction, and trust. The
findings revealed that exporters perceive Ocean Freight Forwarders' reputation as highly
satisfactory in terms of technical and functional qualities, and they have a very high level
of trust in forwarders' benevolence and credibility. The results also showed strong loyalty
in all dimensions of customer loyalty. Thus, the practical implications of this study are
clear: prioritizing customer satisfaction and maintaining trust by the forwarders are
essential for establishing a strong reputation. Therefore, Ocean Freight Forwarders should
consider these findings and continuously evaluate and improve their trust image and
customer satisfaction strategies to enhance customer loyalty and maintain a competitive
position in the dynamic export industry.
Keywords: service reputation, customer loyalty, freight forwarders, Mindanao region
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