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The news of The Coop’s 1st Virtual Meeting gets published in several leading websites dedicated to the supply chain industry

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The Coop’s Online Conference held on 4th and 5th of November afforded the members a unique networking opportunity to consolidate their businesses and garner new projects

The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 1st Virtual Meeting in November 2020 gets covered by four well-known logistics websites. The news of the event which was attended by The Coop members from several cities across the globe has been covered by DC Velocity, Cargo Breaking News, Veinte Pies, News Break, Lynkup, Actualidad Maritma y Portuaria, and Trade Arabia.

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The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 1st Virtual Meeting gets covered by important logistics website

Trade Arabia is a Bahrain based business news portal which covers several industrial sectors with a special focus on the Middle East, Gulf, and the Levant. Cargo Breaking News is an English language Indian website that regularly publishes news and posts about all supply chain topics like shipping, warehousing, aviation, technology, etc. Veinte Pies is a Spanish language website with a vast reader base publishing news, opinions, and articles on the logistics and international transport sector. DC Velocity is the go-to website of the supply chain sector which offers comprehensive coverage of all topics related to the supply chain industry including warehousing, freight operations, distribution centres, technology and more. Actualidad Maritma y Portuaria is a Spanish language website dedicated to the supply chain industry offering a comprehensive resource of trending news and events. News Break is a compendium of the most important and relevant news across all sectors. Our news has also been published in the blog of Lynkup a transportation service website.

The news published on the 7 abovementioned websites talks about all the details of our event including the reason behind the cloud conference, the advantages of the meeting, the efficacy of our meeting platform, how it eliminated the obstacles to participation, and the way in which it has allowed the delegates to augment their businesses. The news also focuses on the Coop’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer and how it is making the daily office tasks easier for the members.

Feel free to click on the above links and check the news of our event!

 

The Managing Director of Illice Universal Logistics gives a talk on the ways of exporting ornamental plants to UK

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This event has been the first coordinated training course since Illice Universal signed a collaboration deal with VAME

Marisa Moreno, the Managing Director and Owner of Illice Universal Logistics, a Coop member in Valencia, Spain, has recently spoken at a General Meeting of VAME (Association of Companies producing Nursery Plants from the Province of Alicante) on ‘How to export ornamental plants to the United Kingdom? Evolution of international markets with COVID-19’.

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Marisa Moreno the Managing Director and Owner of Illice Universal Logistics a Coop member in Valencia has spokes at a General Meeting of VAME

In the course of her speech, Ms. Moreno touched upon the present economic situation and its impact on the international markets. She also emphasized the fact that the global economy is facing the greatest economic social and health crisis since World War II. To quote Ms. Moreno “This year the global GDP might fall by over 10% while the world trade could shrink by 13% -32% depending on the extent of the global economic recession and the time until when the pandemic will last.” She further adds, “This crisis is also an opportunity for companies which want to secure their position in foreign markets above all for companies which are linked to the primary sector, biotechnology and technology.”

Marisa Moreno has also addressed the changes in the exports to UK in the post Brexit phase. During the presentation, she explained that the COVID-19 crisis has led to a postponement of trade deals and therefore it will be necessary to wait until the next dates to find out which measures will be applied in the export of ornamental plants and the documentation that will be required in the UK borders.

The Coop wishes the very best to Illice Universal Logistics for their future endeavours!

More than 130 freight forwarders from all around the world met on the cloud at the First Virtual Meeting organized by The Cooperative Logistics Network

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The conference comprised of around 4.200 one-to-one meetings among network members along with an online demonstration of the latest features of the Coop’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer

The Cooperative Logistics Network has organized its First Online Conference on 4th -5th November 2020, giving the exclusive opportunity to more than 130 freight forwarders of getting together on one platform at one time to carry on with the much-needed business discussions to increase their flow of businesses. In the absence of a direct in-person meeting in 2020, an online event is the only chance for members to meet while reducing expenditure in terms of time and money. It has also enabled agents to showcase their businesses and secure new projects right from the comfort of their own homes.

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The Cooperative Logistics Network First Online Conference bring together more than 130 freight forwarders

The cloud conference was conducted via an exclusive user-friendly videoconferencing platform created by the IT department of The Coop that led to an uninterrupted conferencing experience. More than 130 members representing over 100 cities worldwide came online to network with their partners attending around 4200 meetings.

As stated by Antonio Torres, the President and Founder of Cooperative Logistics Network, “Although we had to postpone our Annual Meeting at Phuket because of the pandemic, the Virtual Conference saw the coming together of agents representing several major cities worldwide, who got to interact face to face and formulate strategies for enhanced business opportunities in the coming months. Taking into account the current difficult situation, it is more important than ever to foster the spirit of collaboration and work in the network so that all members can get over it stronger.”

The meeting commenced with a speech from Antonio Torres which was followed by the one-to-one videoconferences among members. In course of the two days meeting, members were also provided with an online presentation of all the latest features that had been added to The Coop’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer. The new updates of The Coop’s online tool are expected to greatly facilitate the daily office chores of the members and will allow members to make quotations 24/7.

“The event was very well organized, everything was beyond my expectations: the Coop’s support team, the technical support when there was an issue, and all the meetings were timely without any delay. I feel it is really difficult to organize so many meetings on just one platform and to do it with punctuality and without any disconnection. I must say: Congratulations to the whole team of COOP”, stated a Coop member in Karachi, Pakistan.

Warelog gets nominated for transporting Christmas Butter Cookies from Portugal to USA, Canada and England

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The proficient services of the Warelog team along with their Walmart accreditation are some of the factors which helped them secure this project for the 5th time

Warelog Gestao de Servicos Logisticos LDA, a Coop member in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, gets nominated for moving a cargo of Christmas Butter Cookies from Portugal to USA, Canada and England. As said by Mr. Luis Pinto, the General Manager of Warelog, “Warelog is the only logistics operator in the country accredited by Walmart for consolidation of their foodstuff containers and they, together with their supplier, keep on awarding us all the logistics operation in Portugal.”

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Warelog gets nominated for transporting Christmas Butter Cookies from Portugal to USA, Canada and England

After receiving the products from the factory they started loading the first lot of a total rounding about 300 x 40’ hc. The shipments will continue to be loaded until the end of October. “This is indeed a very significant project for our team. During the exhaustive accreditation audit, Walmart pointed out our extraordinary level of organization, safety, and care throughout the workflow, and we ended up getting a fantastic 97% result on that same audit!” adds Mr. Pinto.

Congratulations to Warelog for garnering this important project for the 5th time!

The Coop’s 1st Virtual Meeting is just around the corner!

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The Cooperative Logistics Network’s first-ever cloud conference to be held in less than three weeks, will allow the members to do their networking even in the middle of the pandemic

The Coop’s first-ever Virtual Meeting is all set to commence on the 4th of November 2020. The meeting which will be held from 4th -5th November will present an ideal networking opportunity that will allow the members to discuss the prospects of concerted projects right from the safety and comfort of their own home or workspace. With the support of The Coop’s special meeting platform, members will be able to speak one-to-one with the partners of their choice at the previously scheduled time.

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The Coop’s 1st Virtual Meeting expects +150 freight forwarding companies

In the words of Antonio Torres, the President and Founder of Cooperative Logistics Network, “We strongly believe that communication and cooperation are the keys to obtaining more businesses and even though an in-person meeting will not be possible in 2020, this virtual event will allow our members to save a lot both in terms of time and expenses.”

The online one-to-one videoconferences which are the principal element of the meeting will make way for constructive communications among delegates allowing them to discuss the prospects of collaboration in the near future. Members will be able to take part in as many as 32 on-to-one videoconferences (each of 15 minutes duration) with their existing and new partners. Moreover, special care has been taken to accommodate delegates from all the different time-zones.

Apart from the one-to-one meetings, the event will also include an online presentation of all the latest features and updates of The Coop’s member-exclusive quote generation and freight management tool- FreightViewer. Mr. Torres further adds, “Given the crunching economic scenario all over the world because of the pandemic, it is all the more important for freight forwarders to come together and chalk out a collaborative business approach that will be of advantage to both the parties.” The online format of the meeting will remove all the obstacles to participation and permit the members to set the stage for increased cooperation and greater business volume within the network.

The Coop’s 1st Virtual Meeting is sponsored by Express Air Freight, Kopf + Lubben, Mira Transport Services, Three Aces Global, Headway and The Solution.

Be there to showcase your business, obtain new projects and foster long-term relationships with your partners!

Express Air Freight, Kopf + Lubben, Mira Transport Services, Three Aces Global, Headway and The Solution sponsor The Coop’s 1st Virtual Meeting

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The Conference will be held on the cloud from 4th to 5th November

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic which has prompted the authorities all around the world to severely restrict international travel and group gatherings, The Cooperative Logistics Network has decided to organize their First Meeting online in order to enhance accessibility and inclusion by eliminating all the obstacles to participation.

In this context, The Cooperative is proud to partner with these members to sponsor the activities during its Event.

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Members of The COOP sponsor its first Virtual Meeting

Express Air Freight was formed in 1990. With its ability to meet tight time constraints, deadlines, its service to a multitude of industries, and its skilled and experienced workforce, they offer exceptional services to their clients from several industries.

Kopf + Lubben GMBH, a Coop member in Frankfurt, Bremen, and Hamburg, has been offering ‘future proof transport solutions’ for their clients in Germany and beyond. With over 40 years of experience in air/sea and land transport, Kopf + Lubben is also offering services in the fields of e-commerce.

3 Aces Global, a Coop member in Delhi, India, has over 3 decades of market experience and is one of the most prominent multi-modal logistics companies in New Delhi, India. Apart from freight forwarding they also offer customs broker services and are a member of IATA, DCCAA, FIATA, and ACCAI.

Headway, a Coop member in Hanoi, Vietnam, was established back in 2003 with the express objective of providing ‘value-added transport’ solutions. The Headway team comes with an in-depth knowledge of the industry that allows them to offer the best and most cost-effective shipping solutions for their clients.

Mira Transport, a Coop member in New York, is a distinguished player in the field of international freight forwarding. They offer their clients first-rate transport services and strong global coverage. They are committed to the convenience of their clients who are always kept informed about every aspect of the shipment.

The Solution, a Coop member in Genoa, Italy, is known for providing optimal transport solutions for air/rail/sea/road freight. They provide quality supply chain services for their customers at an affordable rate. Their hallmark constitutes their exceptional ability to handle every minute detail of their customers.

This sponsorship will consist of an acknowledgment of each member during the Official Opening and Presentation by Director Antonio Torres along with the display of their logo in Brochures, Newsletter, and on the Sponsor Section of our website. Moreover, sponsors also get Priority Access to the One-to-One Meeting Scheduler, social media promotion, and branding on registration pages and banner on The Cooperative’s website.

 

Three Aces Global demonstrates their expertise in the pharmaceutical supply chain and moves 30MT of lifesaving drugs

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Last month they also handled two full flight load shipments of medical supplies from Delhi to Riyadh

Three Aces Global Logistics Pvt Ltd, a Coop member in Delhi, India, moved 30 MT cargo of pharmaceutical products from New Delhi, India, to Almaty, Kazakhstan. For this purpose, they chartered 2 flights from Air Astana and the shipment reached the consignee right on time. They were in charge of several aspects of the shipment including local logistics, labelling, and transporting the cargo from the warehouse to the airport.

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The COOP member Three Aces Global moves 30MT of lifesaving drugs

As stated by Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, the Director of Three Aces Global Logistics, “Chartering two planes was the quickest way of handling this shipment and the hard work on part of my team ensured that the task was executed successfully. The most exigent part of this project was undoubtedly the process of labelling of 5000 cartons within the handover deadline and I would like to thank all my team mates for doing such an impeccable job. We recommend members have a look a the below videos to get an idea”.

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Three Aces Global also sent out 2 charter flights from Saudi Arabia Airlines to move pharmaceutical shipments from Delhi to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with each flight carrying a load of 19 MT. Mr. Agarwal further added, “We have been handling pharmaceutical goods and medical supplies on a regular basis throughout the pandemic. With over 3 decades of market experience, our team has all expertise and experience needed for the safe handling of medical items. We are really happy to play our part in the fight against the Coronavirus.”

Congratulations to Three Aces Global Logistics for undertaking these commendable projects!

 

E2E Supply Chain Management partners with Misan Logistics BV for a complex OOG cargo project

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A part of this break-bulk project will also be consigned to other Coop members for the door to door delivery of the cargo

E2E Supply Chain Management PTE LTD, a Coop member in Singapore, is currently collaborating with Misan Logistics BV, a Coop member in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on an OOG/breakbulk project. “The shipment has been sent from Europe to Singapore in 2 x 40 ft flat rack containers and we have to transship and transload the cargo from Singapore to Indonesia by breakbulk.” says Mr. Alan Lim, the CEO of E2E Supply Chain Management.

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E2E Supply Chain Management partners with Misan Logistics BV for a complex OOG cargo project

Each unit of the shipment has a dimension of 8.8 m (length) x 2.2 m (width) x 2 m (height) and weighs 38 tons. The rest of the air and sea shipments consigned to other Coop members are from Singapore to Shanghai, Hong Kong and Sydney. Mr. Lim further adds, “We are happy to collaborate with our partner in Rotterdam and our project cargo team is seamlessly handing this shipment, a fact which will surely be attested by our network partner!”

Congratulations to E2E Supply Chain Management for successfully carrying out this collaboration shipment!

 

Kopf + Lübben Cargo Services moves a decommissioned rail wagon to its final destination at a newly planned industrial estate

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The wagon which had a weight of 16.5 T and dimensions of 1402 x 270 x 401 cm required several special equipment for loading and unloading

Kopf + Lübben Cargo Services, a Coop member in Bremen, Hamburg, and Frankfurt, Germany, has recently carried out the special transport of a decommissioned wagon in Bremen. One of their clients, a project development company from Bremen, recently purchased a decommissioned rail wagon from Deutsche Bahn for a newly planned industrial estate. A former railway station site is being brought to new life as a part of the project and therefore an old wagon will be an eye-catching installation.

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COOP_Kopf + Lübben Cargo Services transports a decommissioned wagon in Bremen.

The wagon was loaded simultaneously with two mobile truck cranes onto a semi low-loader. In order to place the wagon safely on the trailer, specially-made wheelset pads had to be obtained. For the unloading at the destination, a special trackbed was created on which the wagon was unloaded with a semi low-loader and two simultaneously operating truck cranes.

For the transport, they obtained a special permit from the Bremen authorities in advance under the condition that the transport is only carried out with an escort vehicle and between 22.00 hrs – 06.00 hrs. In the words of Mr. Mike Guttrof, Manager of the road transport department, “Due to the pandemic, three months passed between the request and delivery during which we had to obtain permits, procure the necessary equipment and personnel and coordinate all parties involved. In the end, everything worked as planned and we are watching with interest how the project on the former railway station site develops.”

Congratulations to Kopf + Lübben Cargo Services for the successful execution of this project!

Now365 Logistics successfully transports an adorable live animal shipment!

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They recently moved 24 live Gentoo Penguins from New Zealand to Shanghai via air freight

Now365 Logistics Limited, a Coop member in Auckland, New Zealand, has recently concluded shipping an unusual cargo consisting of 24 live penguins from Auckland to Shanghai, China. This delicate project took months of planning only to be delayed further in March due to the lockdown in New Zealand.

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COOP_Now365 Logistics Limited member in Awckland shipps 24 live penguins from Auckland to Shanghai

As stated by Mr Ruwan Premathilaka, Managing Director of Now365 Logistics, “Planning and executing this offbeat project was not simple and credit goes to our entire team for the safe handover of these charming creatures.”
As soon as the lockdown was lifted, the Now365 team continued their efforts to safely organize the transportation of these gentoo penguins from the Sea Life Kelly Tarltons Aquarium in Auckland all the way to Shanghai. “From organizing the refrigerated truck to 4 Celsius temperature onboard the plane, no details were overlooked to ensure zero mortality. Although this was a special project, our team at Now365 is passionate about taking special care of each and every piece of cargo we handle,” adds Mr Premathilaka.

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Check all the details of the shipment in NOW365 blog.