The recently launched online client portal will enable their clients to access to live GPS location updates on vessels until they reach their final destination
Worldwide Customs and Forwarding, a Coop member in Melbourne, Australia, has created a new online portal that will allow their customers to have end-to-end tracking of their shipments. Additionally, this innovative platform empowers their customers with comprehensive end-to-end tracking capabilities for their shipments.
WWCF – New online portal
Moreover, it grants clients access to live GPS location updates on vessels, along with essential milestones such as pick-up, loading, departure, arrival, clearance, delivery, and more. According to Mr. Nathan Llewellyn, General Manager of Worldwide Customs and Forwarding, this tool has proven to be an excellent asset for their clients. “It has not only elevated our customer experience but also contributed to substantial internal efficiencies,” he says.
By seamlessly extracting data from their internal system, the portal guarantees utmost precision and accuracy. Furthermore, it incorporates features such as accounts payable and a variety of client-specific tools that have received highly positive feedback.
Congratulations to Worldwide Customs and Forwarding for their latest endeavour to boost client service!
Johan Padding: ‘Our new air freight team consists of five members and they combine a perfect mixture of experience, age, and personality’
Kopf & Luebben GmbH, founding Coop member in Bremen, Frankfurt and Hamburg, Germany, has designated a new team to handle air freight operations. “As an official IATA agent, our airfreight department is handling our clients’ and partners’ smallest pieces up to full charter solutions. To handle this smoothly, a qualified and well-trained team is a must,” states Johan Padding, the Managing Director of Kopf + Luebben.
Kopf + Luebbben – Air freight team
Their air freight team presently comprises 5 members: Martin Strankmann, Adam Hoffman, Anna Lena Woempner, Anna Flohr and Yannick Elsner (from left to right), and Mr. Padding is convinced that the newly formed crew will be very successful since they have found the perfect mixture of experience, age, and personality.
“Innovative concepts and our personalized support as well as reliable partners at all relevant airports around the world make us a strong partner to ensure that the goods reach their destination on time,” continues Mr. Padding.
Kopf + Luebben has been offering direct connections worldwide to move direct and consolidated shipments, part or full charter, and handle both general cargo and hazardous goods – if required, even with an on-board courier. Moreover, they are familiar with customs formalities and transport insurance and provide warehouse services for their customers as well.
Congratulations to Kopf + Luebben and all the best for their new projects!
As a part of their endeavour to broaden their horizons and maximize the optimization of processes, they are investing in coal import operations
Cargo WWS, a Coop member in Warsaw, Poland, handled a bulk cargo shipment of 34K MT of coal from Palmarejo, Venezuela, to Gdansk, Poland. The shipment – that had a length of 189.99 meters and a width of 32.3 meters – was first transported by sea freight. The vessel carrying capacity was 50337 t DWT and the draught was reported to be 11 meters. Afterwards, Cargo WWS moved the shipment through 17 trains with almost 2000 MT cargo in each to finally deliver it to the client yard.
Bulk coal shipment by Cargo WWS
“With the aim of expanding our horizons and maximizing process optimization, we had strategically selected sea freight and railway as our preferred transportation solutions. Moreover, recognizing their inherent efficiencies, we believe that these modes of transport offer the most effective and streamlined options for meeting clients’ logistical needs,” says Łukasz Leśniak, Managing Director of Cargo WWS.
One of the biggest challenges we had to face was to get the spot for unloading in the port because of the huge congestion at that time. “Despite the congestion, we were able to discharge the shipment at the port promptly, demonstrating our commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering exceptional service to our clients,” continues Mr Leśniak.
Cargo WWS The Cooperative
Additionally, they offered their customer comprehensive services to handle the shipment successfully, and took charge of the formalities required. They efficiently handled all the necessary paperwork, including the contract of the vessel agency to provide a smooth and hassle-free process for their clients ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and requirements.
Congratulations to Cargo WWS and all the best for their upcoming projects!
They moved this sensitive shipment in a special container from China to Ukraine via ocean freight and land transportation
Medical shipment by Alphatrans Ltd
Alphatrans Ltd, a Coop member in Odessa, Ukraine, recently concluded the successful delivery of a humanitarian shipment consisting of mobile computed tomography scanner. The cargo originated from China and was initially shipped to the port of Constanta, Bulgaria, before being further transported by Alphatrans Ltd to Ukraine.
The container itself was a complex module with a built-in CT scanner, which is designed for quick transportation to places where there is no stationary tomography equipment. The Managing Director of Alphatrans, Dimitry Balaban says, “The container was not a standard one, we had to ship it on a break bulk vessel, while we used a special semi-trailer for land transportation to the consignee’s destination.”
Alphatrans-medical shipment
“We sincerely thank our customers for their trust in the delivery of such valuable cargo to our country,” he adds. Since its inception, Alphatrans has consistently provided assistance in delivering goods to customers within the medical industry. They have been coordinating the transportation of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment, handling both commercial shipments and humanitarian aid.
Congratulations to Alphatrans Ltd for a job well executed!
They have completed the 1st vessel in March 2023 and the remaining 2 shipments will be sent during June and August respectively
KRS Logistics LLC, a Coop member in Dubai, UAE, is handling the movement of 27,000 tonnes of drilling pipes for a leading oil drilling company in the Arabian Gulf. The project consists of 3 charter vessels of which one has already been sent in March 2023. They will move the remaining 2 shipments during June and August respectively.
The pipes have a diameter of 30” & 24”, a length of 14.50 meters, and weigh 4 to 8 MT each. The pipes which come from Korea are stored in Singapore and delivered to the threading factory on a daily basis. On completion of 1000 pipes, KRS Logistics charters a vessel to Middle East for delivery.
“We have been continuously working on drilling pipes projects since 2016 and therefore we are confident about pulling off this shipment flawlessly,” says Shibu George, the CEO of KRS Logistics LLC.
The scope of the project includes receiving the cargo at the Jurong Port in Singapore, storing it at their contracted yard in Singapore, and delivering the plain end pipes to the threading factory. Finally, “we were responsible for collecting the threaded pipes back to the yard regularly, delivering them to the port when exporting, and arranging port handling, charter vessel and freight to the Middle East for delivery to the consignee”.
Congratulations to KRS Logistics LLC and all the best with this project!
This virtual event consisted of top-level content and thought leadership discussions by means of innovations in dealing with the current and future logistics challenges
Andrea Martin was invited to be speaker at the Container Shipping Conference 2023 which took place from 30th– 31st May, where she delivered a presentation on the subject of “The importance of a digital strategy for freight forwarders.” The seminar, organized by PTN Events, served as a gathering for pioneers in the field of next-generation technologies, fostering discussions on digital innovation.
Container Shipping Conference 2023
The Coop’s FreightViewer department selected this topic with the intention of highlighting the importance of adopting new strategies and for navigating the transformative changes brought about by Industry 4.0. During the conference, Andrea Martin addressed three key aspects: the profound impact of Industry 4.0 on the logistics sector, the significance of embracing a digital strategy to secure a position in this evolving industry, and the various challenges that may arise throughout this process of digitization.
During her presentation, Andrea Martin emphasized the significance of devising a digital strategy within the logistics sector to effectively adapt to the technological shifts occurring in the industry. She also shed light on how FreightViewer plays a crucial role in assisting members with their digitization endeavours. Moreover, she highlighted two primary advantages of the platform: seamless connectivity between members and the ability to operate online. Concluding her participation, Martin addressed the multitude of challenges that arise throughout the implementation of digital strategies in the logistics business.
The Container Shipping Conference assembled a panel of experts to explore a range of topics including container optimization, platform collaboration, the causes and effects of port congestion, accelerating digitalization, investment scenarios, and efficiency-enhancing solutions. It assembled global container shipping professionals to understand and discuss international market issues and technical challenges. Attendees had the opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and familiarize themselves with innovative approaches that can enhance their knowledge and equip them with future tools and tactics in the sector.
As stated by Antonio Torres, CEO and Founder of The Cooperative Logistics Network, “We are always keen on participating in conferences that showcase digital innovations within the industry. Such events not only keep our members and us well-informed about the latest developments in the logistics sector but also provide an opportunity to position our member-exclusive transport management software, FreightViewer, in the context of the new era where establishing a digital strategy has shifted from being optional to becoming a mandatory requirement for freight forwarders. We extend our gratitude to PTN Events for extending the invitation to us, and it has been a pleasure to be a part of this event.”
The video which shows the company’s structure and approach to the industry aims to increase its reach and engagement with potential customers
Warelog – Gestao De Servicos Logisticos, LDA, a Coop member in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, has created a condensed video to showcase the workings of their company. In addition, this video reflects the factors that make their company stand out from the rest.
This video mirrors the people behind their company, its work ethics, and the values that drive them. Moreover, creating a video will also “increase the chances of our existing and potential customers remembering us,” says Luis Pinto, General Manager of Warelog. “Clients and partners will see how Warelog thinks logistics as part of the big picture and will be able to visualize how we work in real life,” he said adding that, “the video is not ‘made up’, it is really our workers, our warehouses, our transport partners… It is really us!”
Warelog video The Cooperative Logistics Network
“This video is a way to say thank you to our drivers, planners, coordinators, customers, partners and all the people involved in the logistics chain, for their hard work, dedication and trust on us.” continues Mr. Pinto.
Moreover, the video also highlights the contribution of all the people who work day in and day out to ensure that the cargo reaches the right destination at the right time. “Warelog is lucky enough to have the best people to move mountains (literally and figuratively) and to assure that products, goods and resources get to where they need to be,” he adds.
Furthermore, by demonstrating their services in action and underlining their core values, they have sent out a message about how logistics can help them to make a difference in the world. Lastly, starting from disaster relief efforts to helping small businesses grow, logistics is all about making lives easier for people.
Members can check out Warelog’s video by clicking here.
Congratulations to Warelog and all the best for their upcoming projects!
Their new office located in Knutsford is around 14 miles southwest of Manchester
On the occasion of its anniversary, Neon Freight, a Coop member in Manchester, United Kingdom, has recently moved into a brand new location. “We are delighted to inform members that we have changed our office address. We are now just south of Manchester airport in Knutsford, Cheshire. Indeed right at the end of the runway of Manchester airport”, says Ian Mallon, the Managing Director of Neon Freight.”
The office of Neon Freight is located in Hurstwood House a 2-storey self-contained office block. Moreover, the office is well-located and comes with excellent motorway access to both the M6 and M56, the latter giving easy access to Manchester Airport. “These purpose built, modern offices give us exactly what we are looking for to kick start our next stage of growth in the business. Furthermore, they give us the space to grow and attract new team members too” continues Ian Mallon.
New office of Neon Freight
Additionally, the estate provides a business park environment close to Tatton Country Park, whilst Manchester International Airport is just 9 miles away from the site.
“Along with moving closer to Manchester airport in a much larger office, we are putting into place the foundations for future growth”, Mr Mallon continues. “The next few years are promising to be very exciting indeed!”
Congratulations to Neon Freight and all the best for their upcoming projects!
The NOR containers Headway used for moving auto spare parts from Korea to Vietnam also helped to solve the problem of excess empty reefer containers
Headway JSC, a Coop member in Hanoi, Haiphong, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, recently used non-operating reefer (NOR) containers to successfully import shipments from Kwangyang Port, Korea to Chu Lai Port, Vietnam. This allowed them to help their customers and shipping lines optimize transportation costs by 20% and the savings are expected to rise by 25-30%.
Vietnam is one of the countries with the world’s leading export rate of agricultural and aquatic products, including rice, dragon fruit, durian, shrimp, and tuna. Mr Felix Nguyen, from Headway, explains that the specific commercial needs of the frozen goods industry, require packing and transporting by reefer containers. “Therefore, the shortage of these containers for the export leg is still ongoing. With the transportation of the refrigerated goods to the destination port, the demand for frozen goods in the opposite direction is insufficient, leading to excess reefer containers.”
Headway JSC – A Cooperative Member
This is why Headway JSC has started using NOR containers to import goods to Vietnam. They have come up with a trial packing option with NOR containers, that can minimize moisture accumulation and provide better protection than dry containers. Moreover, these containers will provide suitable shipping conditions for electronic products and items that are sensitive to temperature and humidity.
“Our professional experience allows us to be flexible in each stage of transportation, and partially solve the shortage of empty refrigerated containers, thus helping customers optimize total transportation costs,” adds Mr Felix.
They have proposed a solution by way of packing imported items in NOR containers and then reusing the same containers to export seafood and fruits to foreign countries. This could help to save 25-30% of the entire expenditure compared to the old way of operation.
Congratulations to Headway JSC for their innovative solutions and the very best for their upcoming projects!
The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 6th Annual Meeting that was held in Phuket in March 2023 witnessed a record attendance of over 225 freight forwarders
The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 6th Annual Meeting that took place at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, Thailand, has broken all previous attendance records. Over 225 freight forwarders from more than 80 countries traveled to Phuket to participate in three days of back-to-back business networking for increased collaboration with their network partners and for increasing the scope and horizons of their businesses. Seven websites dedicated to the freight forwarding sector have covered the news about the record turnout and successful conclusion of The Coop’s Annual Conference at Phuket.
The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 6th Annual Meeting
The news published in these websites mainly talk about the record attendance, the success of the in-person meetings, how it fostered networking and helped to further the interests of the members companies.
Listed below are the websites where are news of The Coop’s 6th Annual Meeting have been published.
Ecargolog is a company that is currently doing programs exclusively on logistics related subjects to facilitate the management of the logistics companies and help them to make use of their personnel to an optimum level. Their website presents cutting-edge information relating to this sector by way of personal interviews and live programs on the latest happenings, topical subject matters and current issues confronted by the industry.
Forwarder Magazine is an all-inclusive resource for logistics, shipping and forwarding news, information and insight. Additionally, from expert opinions to trade-specific knowledge in the air/sea/road freight sector, this website covers everything of relevance in the transportation and logistics market.
Veintepies is a Spanish language logistics news portal. It publishes relevant news and articles for people working in the logistics industry. Furthermore, with a large audience in Spain and Latin America, it covers news, articles, and opinions from the freight and logistics sector.
Grupo Todologisticas is a company that has been helping entrepreneurs in the logistics industry in Latin America to generate new business opportunities by helping them to enhance their marketing and promotion strategies.
Globenewswire is one of the world’s largest news distribution networks publishing real-time news releases from international brands. Additionally, they drive brand awareness and generate media coverage with targeted news distribution to media and consumers worldwide.
Actualidad Marítima y Portuaria is an initiative of the students and professors of the International Master in Maritime and Port Administration (MIAMP) at International Maritime Business School. Moreover, their online magazine has been publishing news and resources from the logistics industry since 2009.
Yahoo Finance is a media property and a part of the Yahoo network. It features financial news, commentaries, stock market updates, press releases etc. Moreover, with its headquarters in New York City, it is one of the largest news and media websites.
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