TMS 2022, which will take place in Dubai, on November 15th, will have as attendees the shipping industry’s important policy setters and decision-makers from across the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent
The Cooperative Logistics Network establishes a media partnership with The Maritime Standards Awards. The Maritime Standard Awards 2022, will take place at The Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, on Tuesday, November 15th. This award ceremony will be a high calibre event attracting all the important policy setters and decision-makers from across the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent and beyond.
Maritime Standard Awards
The judging panel will present the awards in 29 different categories. TMS editor, Clive Woodbridge will chair the panel of judges. These judges who come from across the regions independently assess the nominations and submit marks based on predetermined criteria to ensure a transparent and fair process.
The day after the awards, on November 16th, TMS will hold its annual Tanker Conference, with a stellar line of speakers already confirmed. Additionally, the attendees will include representatives from all of the major tanker owners and operators, many of whom will also attend the Awards.
The Coop members who want further information about the Awards, and how to enter are encouraged to visit the website: www.tmsawards.com.
In the last financial year, they achieved an annual turnover of 2,300,000 USD – the highest in the company’s history
Cargo Overseas Freight, a Coop member in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has recently completed five years in the industry. They celebrated their 5th Anniversary by organizing an office Getaway at a hotel in Colombo with their staff and their families. They had a nighttime party to celebrate their accomplishments while holding themselves strong for tackling the crisis of their country.
The team of Cargo Overseas Freight
In the words of Devin Gunarathne, the Director of Cargo Overseas Freight, “Our company had a humble beginning with a small staff and big expectations. Since then, we have grown our staff as well as opened a new Airport office near the CMB airport to coordinate and handle our air imports/exports with a very close eye. As the director of the company, I personally feel we have taken steps to improve ourselves individually and collectively as a company to add value and give the utmost service to our customers.”
One of their spectacular achievements in the last 5 years is their increasing turnover and the improvements in their customer service. In the last financial year, they achieved an annual turnover of 2,300,000 USD. This turnover was the highest in the company’s history which was averaging a 192,000 USD monthly gross income as well.
“The most significant objective that we wanted to achieve was raising our turnover and uplifting our customer service within our business which we have achieved significantly by implementing new facilities and expanding our competitive advantages to execute new business ventures. The biggest challenge we were facing was the aftermath of the pandemic but now we are confronting a new challenge which is the economic crisis which our country is facing and the Forex exchange due to the depreciation of LKR. Nevertheless, I am confident that our team will successfully overcome these challenges. For the efforts and risks we have taken, rewards have been given and for that, I am significantly proud.”
Congratulations to Cargo Overseas Freight on their 5th Anniversary and the very best for their future endeavours!
“For the last 16 years, our company has focused on integrity, innovation, pragmatism and efficiency, handling projects for international companies such as Huawei, Xiaomi, Gree, Walmart, ZTE etc, but also for local ones”
Today we are publishing an interview with Ms Lina Liu from the Overseas Department of CIMC Andashun International Logistics, a Coop member in Shenzhen, China, which has recently celebrated its 16th Anniversary. In this interview, Ms Liu talks about the journey of their company in the last 16 years, its achievements, goals for the future and much more.
CIMC Andashun International Logistics
Q. When and why did you choose a career in the freight forwarding industry?
A. Ever since I was in college, I have been very interested in international transportation and trade. For this reason, I decided to work with a logistics company. I joined CIMC Andashun because it has an enthusiastic team and provides a good platform for the employees. I have been working with them for 6 years already and I plan to keep working here for many more years to come.
Q. Today you are celebrating the 16th anniversary of your company. Congratulations! What does this anniversary mean for your team?
A. This is absolutely a very special day for us and we are delighted to share this joy with all the members. For the last 16 years, our company has focused on 4 primary pillars- integrity, innovation, pragmatism and efficiency. Providing unparalleled logistics services regardless of the circumstances every day for the last 16 years has been quite a feat! No matter the situation, the one thing which we never did was give up.
On the occasion of our 16th anniversary, we want to thank all our partners and customers for the years of support to CIMC Anda Shun, which inspires us to continue fulfilling our mission as a leading logistics company.
By celebrating this 16th anniversary, we are also celebrating the success of the entire team. This is a very special day which is like a reservoir of energy for the coming days so that our victory does not stop but goes on for years. I am confident that many more anniversaries, success stories and achievements will come our way!
Q. How were the beginnings of your company?
A. Our company was founded on 7th July 2006 by our CEO Mr Gerry Yang who has many years of industry experience since he was working with Air China before. Since then we never looked back and started to grow our operations and significantly expand our team. With over 500 employees, our company is becoming stronger by the day.
Q. How did CIMC change in all these years?
A. Internally, CIMC Andashun has been led by an excellent management team that guides us whenever there is any potential challenge. We are also assisted by an active sales team and an operation team, that makes our internal atmosphere innovative and open . Externally, our team has been actively keeping close contact with airlines, shipping lines and network partners for all these years. We have been committed to the goal of becoming a leading international logistics company.
Q. What are the biggest challenges you have faced during these 16 years?
A. As a logistics company, we meet the challenges everyday because the market is not so stable and competition was always there from the very beginning. Although it is hard to indicate what is the biggest challenges so far, still we have to admit that the COVID-19 had a specially unpredictable impact on every company. Luckily, we did a good job so far, and we are ready to face the upcoming challenges.
“The services that we can offer are diverse and professional, we can do what many other logistics company can’t do, and we value every shipment no matter if it is big or small.
CIMC Andashun International Logistics-16th Anniversary
Q. What have you achieved along these years?
A. We have received hundreds of honours, cups, awards and certificates over the years. Last year, we ranked 12 in terms of China’s International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Airport Business Incomes and in 2020 we ranked as one of the top 20 companies in the Chinese private freight forwarding and logistics business.
Q. What has been the most significant shipment your team has handled?
A. CIMC Andashun makes a yearly summary at the end of each year. However, it’s hard to tell which one is the most significant shipment we have handled as all partner/customers are equally important for us. Apart from handling projects for international companies such as Huawei, Xiaomi, Gree, Walmart, ZTE etc, we also handle server transportation, sea freight, rail freight, intermodal transportation in the China-South America route and elsewhere, etc. The services that we can offer are diverse and professional, we can do what many other logistics company can’t do, and we value every shipment no matter if it is big or small. Maybe the most significant shipment always lies in the near future.
Q. What distinguishes CIMC from other freight forwarders?
A. CIMC Andashun always pays a lot of attention to the market trends and the expectations of our partners and customers. We can flexibly adjust the transportation strategy in time according to the market conditions in order to provide the best solutions for our clients and partners.
Q. Where do you see CIMC in the next 16 years?
A. In the last 16 years CIMC Andashun has grown up from an infant to a youth. People in their youth always have unlimited possibilities and so has our company.
On its way to the next 16 years, CIMC Andashun will certainly experience more setbacks and challenges, but also it will overcome those challenges and make many more achievements. We believe that CIMC Andashun will be more brilliant and powerful on the international stage 16 years from now.
They have launched this new service to make the most of the growing export trend in the Dominican Republic
Intertrans, a Coop member in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has started offering transshipment services after identifying a growing export trend in the Dominican Republic. This new service will allow them to increase the sales reach of Dominican exporters as well as that of their associated agents.
Transshipment services by Intertrans
Intertrans already had clients who were in need of transshipment services for moving their cargoes to the Antilles and the Caribbean. These customers have received the news with great enthusiasm. Since starting this service they have also worked with several new associates who are highly satisfied with the standard of service provided. Furthermore, they are one of the few forwarders in the country offering transshipment service and working on the development of this market.
As stated by Mr. Conrad A. Wittkop, Sales & Operations Supervisor of Intertrans, “Since the beginning of the service until today we have made some 1,000 different shipments and handled a variety of merchandises. Thanks to a collective effort with our agents and our commercial department, we have been able to supply the needs of clients inside and outside the country.”
Congratulations to Intertrans and all the best for their upcoming projects!
The acquisition of Phoenix Bathurst – a reputed logistics company – has further boosted their capacity to offer end-to-end logistical services for their clients and partners
Synergie Canada INC, a Coop member in Montreal, Canada, has substantially expanded its operations. Since the beginning of 2022, they have welcomed 25 new employees to their team. Additionally, their involvement with Lionel-Groulx College is helping them find the best candidates for internships and student jobs.
With IATA /DGR certifications, they have specialized in sectors such as breakbulk, dangerous goods, time-critical shipments, trade shows, and government logistics.
This year, they introduced their bilingual webinars where they have been elaborating on the challenges of the logistics industry. In addition, they are presently developing their Trade Lane division. To this end, they are assessing the needs and developing the areas that will allow growth in all their main traded commodities.
To quote Katerina Hulis, Trade Lane manager Bulk & Projects, “We are lucky to have such talented energetic people in our team. On our part, we put a great focus on the wellness of our employees. We had to shift a lot to remote work and flexibility which allowed a life/work balance, especially during the pandemic. Lastly, our staff is dedicated to providing clients with logistics services that completely correspond to and meet their needs while reflecting the company’s core values- trust, innovation, agility, and fun!”
Synergie Canada INC-A Coop member in Montreal
Congratulations to Synergie INC and all the best for their upcoming projects!
Marcus Teo who previously worked with E2E has rejoined the company in the position of Assistant Manager of Customer Service
Marcus Teo from E2E Supply Chain Management
E2E Supply Chain Management, a Coop member in Singapore, takes on a new employee. However, Mr. Marcus Teo who has recently joined the company also has previous work experience with E2E.
After a 5 year stint with E2E, he left the company to join ST Engineering/Technology (a Singapore government-linked corporation). Presently, he has joined the E2E in the position of the Assistant Manager of Customer Service.
In the words of Alan Lim, the CEO of E2E Management, “We are really glad to have our former employee back on our team! I am confident that Mr. Teo will perfectly execute his role to the satisfaction of our customers and greatly contribute to our corporate objectives.”
Congratulations to E2E Supply Chain Management and all the best for their upcoming projects!
The second edition of The Coop’s newsletter for 2022 can now be viewed and downloaded from the website
The Cooperative Logistics Network’s June Newsletter for 2022 is now online. To begin with, the newsletter announces the dates of The Coop’s 6th Annual Meeting that will take place in March 2023 in Phuket, Thailand. The newsletter enumerates the top highlights of the meetings and explains why it is imperative for the network members to participate in the in-person meeting to bolster their networking.
The Coop June Newsletter
Click on the above image to read the newsletter
The Coop’s June Newsletter offers all the relevant news from the network along with a brief glimpse at all the latest happenings in the logistics industry. The members news for this edition covers the latest achievement of agents from Singapore, Lima, Guatemala City, Venice, Santiago, Shenzhen, Seoul, and Hamburg/Bremen/Frankfurt. Additionally, it includes the announcement about the online CIFFA course on Essentials of Freight Forwarding that will commence on 15th September. There is also the news about the network’s upgraded partnership with Container xChange and how it will benefit the agents.
In the industry news section, there is a news about the acquisition of ten new container ships by ONE. Furthermore, there are several news fragments from the supply chain industry to keep the members updated. Finally, there is an informative article about “How to find the right shipping containers” that will help sea freight agents to make an informed decision about which container to use for their cargo.
They transported the cargo from Quetzal to Incheon Port by using dry containers
Consolidacion Integrada, a Coop member in Guatemala City, has recently moved 15 containers of sugar from Quetzal to Incheon Port via ocean freight. Guatemala is the world’s 5th largest sugar exporter. Since 2017, Guatemala has exported over 14 million metric tons of sugar becoming the 2nd largest sugar exporter in Latin America.
Sugar shipment by Consolidacion Integrada
The brown sugar was packed in bags before being loaded onto dry containers. In the words of Mr. Javier Giraldo, Manager of Consolidacion Integrada, “This shipment was challenging since it necessitated a lot of coordination and communication with the ocean carrier. However, our extensive experience in container shipping ensured the seamless execution of this project”.
Congratulations to Consolidacion Integrada and all the best for their upcoming projects!
They have welcomed two new members to their trucking department for expanding their current capabilities by sourcing more vehicles and equipment
Globalcare Logistics INC, a Coop member in Atlanta, USA, has created a dedicated trucking department. They have also welcomed aboard two new members to further enhance their road freight services. Additionally, they are sourcing more vehicles from small vans to 53’ trucks as well as special equipment such as flatbeds, drop decks, goosenecks etc. Moreover, at a time, when the trucking industry in the US is beset by numerous problems, their new endeavour will help them overcome the ongoing road freight challenges.
New trucking department of Globalcare Logistics INC
To quote Mr. Anthony Fordham, the President of Globalcare, “With more direct access to owner-operators we are looking forward to providing our customers and overseas partners competitive pricing. Furthermore, our comprehensive road freight services will help to counter the rising trucking costs in the USA.”
In addition, Globalcare Logistics has welcomed on board Robert “Bo” Gaal to spearhead these enhancements along with Jo Mantineo. Bo brings to Globalcare over 15 years of experience in the full truckload and dedicated vehicle arena. “Lastly, his knowledge of the trucking market will also make us more dynamic. Together, they will take care of essential tasks like quoting and handling pickups and deliveries on road, air & ocean imports and exports,” adds Mr. Fordham.
Congratulations to Globalcare and all the best for their future endeavours!
They are mostly exporting general cargo consisting of printed matter or equipment and tower cranes
E2E Supply Chain Management, a Coop member in Singapore, is handling DDU shipments from Singapore to South Africa, Europe, North Asia, Korea, Japan, Australia, and the US. They are moving cargo consisting of printed matter and equipment/tower cranes via ocean freight. They normally use equipment of 20ft and 40ft dry boxes, OT, flat rack, and occasionally BB or RORO vessels. Additionally, they are also providing packing services for some export shipments of used and new equipment.
Recently, they cooperated with Ocean International Freight Services, a Coop member in Southampton, UK, for exporting a set of new equipment to the U.K. by 1 x 40ft HQ & 1 x 40ft OT. They were responsible for customs clearance, container trucking, wooden packing with treated woods and loading.
DDU Shipments by E2E Supply Chain Management
To quote Mr. Alan Lim, the CEO of E2E, “Presently we are mostly using services of carriers like Cosco and HPL. Nevertheless, looking for an appropriate carrier with desired sailing schedule and competitive freight rates given the sky-high freight rate caused by the pandemic bottleneck is a considerable challenge.”
“After 15 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry, our team is well equipped to provide door-to-door transportation services. Regardless of the kind of shipment or the destination, our customers can expect affordable, efficient and speedy services,” adds Mr. Lim.
Congratulations to E2E Supply Chain Management and wishing them the very best for the future!
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