They moved this shipment for a special project called “Air Rescue Units and Supply of Helicopters to the Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency – NEMA”
Tuushin LLC, a Coop member in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, successfully executed the delivery of two units of EC-145 helicopters. They delivered the two helicopters to the Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). They were required for a special project- “Air Rescue Units and Supply of Helicopters to the Mongolian National Emergency Management Agency”.
Tuushin LLC moves two helicopters
According to Bayarsaikhan Lunden, the Head of the Sales Department of Tuushin, “This project was a very prestigious one for our team. It allowed us to closely cooperate with Mongolia’s National Emergency Management Agency. The addition of these two helicopters will take the search and rescue operations of our National Emergency Management team one step further.”
They moved the two helicopters via ocean freight from Antwerp, Belgium, to Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, via Xingang, China. Their team used 40’FR container for moving the cargo. Additionally, they used air suspension trailers throughout the trucking process. Moreover, Tuushin LLC was in charge of many important aspects of this shipment like customs clearance, trans-loading, unloading on the ground.
“We had to complete the delivery before the Chinese May Day holidays. Therefore, we had to carry out all the formalities at the China border such as transit customs clearance within one hour. Our team managed to complete the border formalities real fast as the border closed for the holiday break. The timely delivery of the helicopters was indeed a complicated task and our team executed it flawlessly. Lastly, I would like to thank my entire team for putting forth the hard work that resulted in the successful execution of this project,” adds Mr. Lunden.
Congratulations to Tuushin LLC and wishing them the very best for their future endeavours!
Cargotalk is a popular Indian publication that caters to the cargo and logistics industry
The Cooperative Logistics Network, a leading freight forwarders network with over 300 members across 132 countries, has partnered with the popular Indian logistics news magazine Cargotalk. Most importantly, they have a large circulation with over 20,000 printed copies distributed all over India. Its prime readers are importers/exporters, corporate shippers, shipping lines, cargo agents, airlines, airport and seaport authorities, international and Indian chamber of commerce and government bodies.
Cargotalk-freight forwarding magazine
Additionally, the online version of this magazine has a readership of 400,000. They distribute special issues of this magazine at all important cargo and logistics conventions. Cargotalk is a well known platform for cargo, multi-modal logistics, warehousing & supply chain industry. It allows professionals in the logistics industry to showcase their products/services to an international audience.
Moreover, the magazine comes with news, opinions and interviews and reports. Its aim is to update the people in the logistics industry with the most pertinent news in the sector. Furthermore, there is a special Award Talk section plus a dedicated Guest Column. In the Guest Column they publish pieces written by industry experts.
The Coop encourages its members to check out their website and download the Cargotalk app from Play Store and App Store.
Andrea Martin, from The Coop’s FreightViewer department, talked online with Wilson Huang, BlueX’s Senior Sales Manager, about the industry-defining trends in the transportation and logistics industry
Two years back, the Coop made available FreightViewer, a free and exclusive online quote generation software that allows its members to send instant accurate quotations within a few seconds. This tool that greatly simplifies the quote generation process, was created to encourage the members to embrace digitization. The transportation and logistics industry is going through a transition phase. Moreover, since March 2020, this sector is undergoing a somewhat disruptive transformation. This is precisely why the small and mid-sized forwarders are trying their best to digitize their operations by using solutions offered by companies like BlueX.
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Andrea Martin, from the Coop, interviews Wilson Huang from BlueX
The BlueX team provides useful logistics tech platforms making ocean freight service simpler and more accessible both for the freight forwarders and the carriers. Simply stated, they connect the logistics companies and the clients on a single easy-to-use platform.
BlueX cooperates directly with the carriers for fostering a new business model that optimizes the ROI of the freight forwarders. In this interview, Mr. Huang and Ms. Martin discuss how the industry is directing its focus mainly on enhanced productivity and client servicing. Furthermore, they also talk about the impact of the pandemic on the digitization of the logistics industry.
According to Mr. Huang, the transportation and logistics industry had started the digital transformation around three years back. Nevertheless, the process picked up speed, and now it is absolutely essential to beat the intense competition. Since 2018, this sector has witnessed the rise of many new technologies. For instance, eight out of ten best carriers have invested in creating automated quotation generation software. Maersk, the biggest name in container shipping, did this10 years back by launching Maersk Spot Booking. At the moment, over 52% of their shipments are booked via this platform.
After working for many years in this sector, Mr. Huang thinks that automation is no longer the future, it is happening right now. Until now, it was only the biggest carriers who were taking the major steps towards digitization. However, this is no longer the case. Independent freight forwarders are embracing digitization like never before. They are using online tools and software to automate their daily work process and increase productivity. Flexport, a logistics and customs brokerage firm has set a great example. They have shown us how automation can be used to meet the modern requirements of this industry. In addition, the pandemic has also accelerated the process of digitization of the transportation and logistics industry. In other words, the digital transformation is no longer a vision but a reality.
They are also handling the export of sensitive pharma shipments to Tbilisi and Pöti, Georgia
Talwin Transport Service SA, a Coop member in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has created an exclusive department for handling classic car shipments. The car shipments are being moved from Miami, USA, to Buenos Aires in Hapag Lloyd containers.
Talwin Transport creates a department for classic cars
For shipping classic cars they use special trucks from their warehouse to the port after proper loading and lashing. Moreover, they also make use of special belts to secure the cars. Besides cars lashing, their biggest challenge is getting empty containers because of the global container crisis. In the words of Francisco Muñoz, the Business Development Manager of Talwin Transport, “We are living in a new and very hard situation due to lack of containers. Explaining to our customers about the ongoing container shortage situation is perhaps the most challenging aspect of these shipments.”
They are also moving several batches of sensitive pharmaceutical shipments to Tbilisi and Pöti, Georgia. “Fortunately, since we joined the Coop, we have created successful commercial relationships with several companies and we are very happy with that. We really hope that the pandemic situation improves so that we can get together with the Coop members face to face in 2022!” adds Mr. Muñoz.
Congratulations to Talwin Transport Service and all the best for their future projects!
The shipment which consisted of 168 units of trucks, trailers, military equipment, excavators, and other rolling materials reached its destination in Nouakchott port on time
Acconage Consignation Transit SA (ACT SA), a Coop member in Nouakchott, Mauritania, has handled the movement of a sea freight for the mining industry. The cargo was transported from Boke Port, Guinea, to Nouakchott Port, Mauritania on an MV Orient Pluto vessel. The shipment comprised of 168 Units of trucks, trailers, military equipment, excavators, and other rolling materials. It was destined for the mining industry particularly for the offshore gas field rocks transportation for BP Tortue. They executed this project on behalf of the logistics firm responsible for moving the rocks for the BP Tortue Projects.
Acconage Consignation’s sea freight shipment for the mining industry
They didn’t require any special equipment for the delivery of this cargo. According to Mr. Khalil Chouaib, from ACT, “We flawlessly executed several aspects of the shipment including offloading cargo from the vessel. We were also responsible for taking the cargo from under hook, lashing and warehousing. Moreover, our team did the customs clearance and trucking to the delivery site 60 Km from Nouakchott port.”
“We were in charge of the full logistic chain from vessel arrival until the final delivery of 168 units. The most demanding part of this project was that we had to ensure that the 168 units were delivered in intact condition. This also included the spare parts loaded inside some units. This shipment was not really challenging for our expert team. However, the sheer volume and diverse nature of the cargo made it slightly complicated,” adds Mr. Chouaib.
Congratulations to ACT, and wishing them the best for the future!
The cars were moved in 40’ HC containers from Incheon, South Korea, to Kazakhstan via Qingdao, China
Shine Logistics Co Ltd, a Coop member in Seoul, South Korea, arranged for cargoes consisting of DKD (Disassembled Knocked Down) cars. The shipment was moved in 331 x 40’HC containers. The cars were transported from Incheon, Korea, to Kazakhstan via Qingdao, China. The cargo, which was moved in SOC containers reached the consignee on time.
Shine Logistics moves 331 containers of DKD cars
“Owing to the difficult situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are developing our own business strategies because of which we succeeded to win this new project. Moreover, our team is trying to come up with new business ideas. Thanks to the expertise of our export team this project was smoothly handled from start to finish,” says Mr Chan-Bin Im from Shine Logistics.
Although there is serious shortage of containers, they cooperated with CIMC (China International Marine Containers Co., Ltd.) as container provider. This helped them to get SOC containers without any problem.
“We are also preparing to ship 143 x 40′ HC containers of DKD cars between end of June to early July. Additionally, we are also handling steel products such as STS coils, steel bars, steel plates, steel sheets, and wire rods. We can arrange for all kinds of cargoes whatever it is via sea or air,” adds Mr. Im.
Congratulations to Shine Logistics and wishing them the best for the future!
They moved the 189 units of breakbulk cargo in 24 TEU containers via ocean freight
Acconnage Consignation Transit SA, a Coop member in Nouakchott, Mauritania, successfully handles a breakbulk shipment for the delivery and installation of a military hospital for treating Covid-19 patients. ACT SA handled the entire logistics chain of this shipment.
ACT Shipping- freight forwarding agent
They moved the 189 units in 24 TEU containers. According to Mr. Khalil Chouaib, the Country Manager of ACT Shipping, “This military hospital is a donation from the UAE government. Moreover, we are proud to assist the Ministry of Health during these tough times of the pandemic.”
The ACT team was responsible for moving the cargo from Jebel Ali Port to Nouakchott Port, Mauritania. Additionally, they transported the project cargo shipment in an MV BBC Scandinavia vessel. “Firstly, we are very happy to have pulled off this shipment successfully. In addition, we are honoured to have played a role in fostering good relations between the Mauritania and UAE governments,” adds Mr. Chouaib.
Congratulations to ACT, and wishing them the best for the future!
They will move all their LCL shipments via Singapore since it is the best choice to cover the entire world and will also allow them to avoid co-loading
Infinity Shipping Services, a Coop member in Karachi, Pakistan, has started offering LCL consolidation services from Karachi to worldwide via Singapore. They have distinguished themselves from their competitors in this area by offering the best transit time and fixed destination charges.
“Moving via Singapore is the best choice to cover the whole world. There were times when we were unable to fill the containers with direct consoles. Co-loading is not useful in the long run due to overcharging at destinations which our valued customers have to face usually. For this reason we started our new service via Singapore so that we can load in our own console rather than going for co-loading,” says Mr. Faizan Sattar, the CEO of Infinity Shipping Services.
LCL consolidation services of Infinity shipping
They have vast experience in their own consoles for both imports and exports. The practice of LCL consolidation while shipping cargoes involving multiple shippers and consignees in a single shipping container has allowed thousands of shippers to move their cargo at economical prices when they cannot fill an entire full container load by themselves.
Mr. Sattar further adds, “Some of the challenging aspects of this service is very high competition, and space availability in the current situation. While our service is available for all Coop partners, we are offering a 50% discount in fees and free warehousing services for our partners operating in Singapore , Chinese , Hong Kong , Indonesia , Korea , Taiwan, Bangkok, African and Australia.”
Congratulations to Infinity Shipping Services and wishing them the very best for their future endeavours!
The partnership reached with xChange has been upgraded providing The Coop members an exclusive discount in the form of a rebate for the first year subscription
The Cooperative Logistics Network upgrades its partnership with xChange to provide the members with an exclusive discount. The aim of xChange is to provide a neutral platform for container owners and users to collaborate easily and efficiently. It connects the global container logistics and takes the hassle out of owning and transporting container equipment.
The Coop members will enjoy an exclusive member benefit receiving a 5% rebate on subscription fees for their first year on xChange. Use the referral code: COOPXC21 at onboarding to qualify. Additionally, this upgrade will also enable members join different advantages to make the most of xChange services.
Container xChange helps you lease, buy and sell containers in more than 2500 locations worldwide. Currently, 600+ small to mid-size companies as well as large enterprises use their online platform to gain market transparency, avoid demurrage and detention charges, and increase flexibility. Furthermore, they cover the entire transaction process, from finding new partners to managing payments and even tracking containers.
If you may need any futher information about xChange, arrange a demo with their team or directly reach out their contact person Jedida Ravindran
“Reaching 300 members in Coop was a very exciting moment and more, bearing in mind it was in the middle of the pandemic”
Isabel Magdaleno, the Agent Coordinator of Cooperative Logistics Network
This week we are publishing an interview with Isabel Magdaleno, the Agent Coordinator of Cooperative Logistics Network. Isabel is contacted by our members regularly for all their questions and for resolving any issues they might face within the network. She also supervises The Coop’s Agent Coordination Team ensuring high performance and productive output.
Before joining the Coop, Isabel has almost twenty years of experience in education, translation, and in international departments of various companies from different fields, dealing with customers from all over the world. She has gathered a broad experience in multicultural environments where she was fully committed to achieving maximum customer satisfaction.
Q. Tell us a bit about your experience with the Coop team so far. A. I have learned a lot from my co-workers at The Coop and my overall experience here has been a great one. My work consists of helping the Coop members from across the world with any questions or problems they face daily. I try my best to help sort out all the problems of our members and working in a multicultural team has taught me how to do my job sensibly and meticulously.
Q. How do you feel about The Coop reaching more than 300 members?
A. This has been one of the greatest achievements of our network in the last 6 years! Coop’s team also celebrated this moment. I strongly feel that several factors such as reputable and solvent international partners, a reasonable membership fee, the availability of a range of free online tools, a highly productive yearly conference, and the obligation to cooperate with other members and share a part of the shipments are some of the factors that are encouraging more and more quality forwarders to join our network. Currently, we have our presence in 132 countries around the world and I am sure that this number will continue to grow.
Q. Which is the most challenging aspect of working with The Coop? How do you deal with it?
A. The most difficult element of my job consists of responding to issues and enquiries from hundreds of agents from so many different countries. I strongly feel that timely response, empathy towards the complaining agent, and being familiar with the agent’s history are three ways of effective handling of the member’s issues. Moreover, I have plenty of understanding about dealing with people from all over the world and my previous job experiences in overseas departments have certainly helped me in this regard.
Q. How does the Coop help to promote the brands of the member companies?
A. Every Friday, The Coop publishes one news on their website about the recent achievements of a member which is also shared on our social media handles. This definitely helps in increasing the visibility of the member’s brand. Moreover, we have several other free PR and marketing materials for the members like a customizable brochure for the members for presenting to their clients, a personalized Powerpoint presentation for use in sales meeting, a tailor-made video about their company that can be used for promotional purposes and even a personalized website for augmenting their online presence!
“I would like to remind the members about the importance of cooperation within the network. The more you cooperate with other agents the greater are you chances of increasing your business. In the present super-competitive environment, mutual cooperation is the only way for independent forwarders to survive and succeed.
Q. Which aspects would you encourage Coop members to boost?
A. We always encourage our members to boost their online presence and take special care to be active on social networking sites. Right now having a strong online presence is important like never before. Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are ideal platforms for promoting the companies while actively interacting with the consumers. Moreover, liking, commenting, and sharing the posts of your clients/partners/network will help to boost your company’s visibility and also prompt others to do the same with your posts.
Q. What is the potential of The Coop’s TMS FreightViewer?
A. Our innovative online tool which can be used by the members at no extra cost will help to reduce the workload of the members by eliminating the process of manual quote generation for good. When used in the right way it will provide them with one single easy to use platform for obtaining freight rates and sending accurate quotations instantly. Moreover, our IT team has been working relentlessly to improve the features of this platform and in December we have finally entered into a partnership with SHIPCO which will allow our agents to access LCL rates in more than 30 countries from the FreightViewer. Our recent additions to the platform have made this tool even more dynamic and useful than before and we are hoping that with time more and more members will utilize this software to substitute many of their manual work processes.
Q. Before concluding, is there any important advice you will like to give to The Coop members?
A. I would like to remind Coop members about the importance of cooperation within the network and participation in Meetings. The more they cooperate with other agents the greater are their chances of increasing your business. In the present super-competitive environment, mutual cooperation is the only way for independent forwarders to survive and succeed. And one way to meet all the members at once is by participating in our Annual Meetings. Our members always say that after the meetings, they have closed many deals and agreements.
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