Key Contact Name: James Grime
We are delighted to announce that The 4th Cooperative Annual Meeting will be held at The Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur from 10th to 12th March 2018.
The COOP’s 4th Annual Meeting will see the coming together of a well-established network of agents who understand that mutual cooperation is the key to their success. More than 180 freight forwarders from around the world will meet face to face in Malaysia to make contacts and explore business opportunities at the event.
Each agent will be able to book 32 one-to-one meetings for the 2 days. In addition to these meetings, there will be a welcome cocktail party, cultural dinner and opportunities in between to meet, discuss, and do business throughout the event
The Annual Meeting is one of the most important keys for freight forwarders to compete with the largest multinationals. It is the way in which COOP members come together in one place at one time, reducing expense and time spent away from the office.
The 4th Cooperative Annual Conference is not to be missed! This event is great opportunity for all COOP members to build stronger business relationships with each other, discuss industrial trends, and of course, celebrate our network’s success.
Registration for the 4th Annual Meeting opened today, so all agents are invited to sign up here.
“We anticipate all of the small and large challenges that we could come up against in our industry and have a plan for each eventuality”Q. When and how did you get into the freight forwarding industry?
A. I actually started out at a trading company in Korea before making the career change into freight forwarding in 1999.
Q. Can you tell us a little of the history of Shine Logistics?
A. My co-worker and I decided to establish SHINE in 2004, wanting to create something that was different from other competitors, by listening to customers to shape our business plan. We believe honestly is the best policy, and have an excellent relationship with our clients to this day.
Q. What distinguishes Shine Logistics from other freight forwarders in your city?
A. We personalise every aspect of the service for our client. We understand that freight forwarding isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ business. This is a big difference from most freight forwarding companies who standardize their services. Our approach has proven popular so far, with many return customers.
Q. What are the main challenges facing freight forwarders in Korea now?
A. Last year, Hanjin’s Shipping collapsed suddenly. Things like that are a shock, but they happen. Many of the big shipping lines are starting to merge with each as a result, which can either be a good thing or a bad thing for us. So for now, if this means forming closer ties with similar companies, then that is something we will be prepared to do.
Q. How is the freight forwarding industry tackling these challenges?
A. Preparation! You have to expected the unexpected. An important part of this is having a close relationship with shipping partners.
Q. How is Shine Logistics dealing with these challenges daily?
A. We have a strong team. Even staff who are not on the front line of the logistics side of things learn all the in’s and out’s of the business so they can deal with all challenges, and provide quality customer service.
A. Most shipping lines don’t like taking steel because it weighs so much. As I said, this where a strong relationship with shipping lines make the difference, and we have built a solid group of partners over time.
Q. What would be the most significant shipment your team has handled?
Key Contact Name: Muktar Singh Randawe
This year, a cold chain segment will be presented for the first time. This new segment will give logistics and cold chain professionals the opportunity – from reefer containers, shipping liners, airline cargo, reefer trucks and trailers, to cold storage equipment and services – to meet with fresh produce industry traders and professionals under one roof and establish new business opportunities in the Middle East.
The event is widely regarded internationally as a key trade event for the fresh produce industry. Reflecting its rapid growth, WOP DUBAI 2017 is expected to welcome 6,055 visitors from 76 countries this year. The event in Dubai will be an excellent platform for the fruit & vegetable sector around the world to showcase innovative and unique business concepts in one place.
For more information, please contact:
Joyce Azañes
marketing@planetfair.com
www.wop-dubai.com
Members requiring assistance with shipments in Lagos (Nigeria) and New York, NY (United States of America) are invited to get in touch with the EXPRESS AIR FREIGHT team
Key Contact Name: Damilola Olajide
COOP Rotterdam – C-LOG WORLDWIDE B.V., alongside COOP Toronto – AIR-SHIP INTERNATIONAL, continue to apply their know-how and professional approach to even the most difficult and challenging transportation requirements, by overseeing the successful transportation of one of the largest Combine Harvesters in agriculture from central Netherlands to western Canada, in what looks set be one of many more such shipments to come.
The dimensions of the load were 10.85 x 4.05 x 3.95 meters and that is why they required a special truck both to transport the freight from Nijkerk to Antwerp, oceanfreight RORO from Antwerp to Halifax and from Halifax to Lethdridge, which was its final destination.
Well done to C-LOG WORLDWIDE B.V.’s and AIR-SHIP INTERNATIONAL’s teams!
For shipments from/to Rotterdam and from/to Toronto, you know who to trust.
Rini Verhoef
rini@clogww.com
www.c-logworldwide.com
Ryan Nicol
ryan@airshipintl.com
www.airshipintl.com
Key Contact Name: Roshan Miranda
Members requiring assistance with shipments in Tuticorin, India, are invited to get in touch with the MACSONS SHIPPING team.
R. ManogaranCOOP member in Sydney, Austin International, recently arranged the door-to-door shipping, packing, and clearance of a cargo load from Australia to New Zealand on behalf of Weber Bros. Circus.
The impressive cargo consisted of 6 x trucks, 2 x stage trailers, 5 x caravans, an Audi Q7, Fiat bambino, and 2 motorcycles which were transported by a Toyofuji vessel.
“It has been said that the freight forwarding game can be a circus at times… well recently we shipped one!” said Scott Vitelli, General Manager of Austin International.
The team professionally shipped the freight successfully, and AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL is proud to have been part of this creative project: “While Weber Bros Circus are serious about having fun, we too are serious about our work and don’t mind having a bit fun whilst we do so”.
