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Express Air Freight, Headway, Kopf + Luebben, and Beluga Freight become sponsors of The Coop’s 7th Annual Meeting

Posted on 9 February, 2024 | by admin

The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 7th Annual Meeting will take place in Bali, Indonesia, from 23rd to 25th May 2024, and is expecting the largest attendance ever

The Coop's 7th Annual Meeting — Sponsors of The Coop’s 7th Annual Meeting

The Cooperative Logistics Network is set to host its 7th Annual Meeting which has already 220 confirmed attendees and is expecting more than the previous editions. The event, scheduled to take place at the Intercontinental Bali Resort, in Bali, Indonesia, will span from 23rd to 25th May 2024.

The meeting , which promises to be a dynamic platform for members of the network, is going to be sponsored by Express Air Freight, Headway, Kopf + Luebben, and Beluga Freight.

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

Beluga Freight, a Coop member in Cairo, Egypt, swiftly became a trusted player in the logistics market. They have dedicated their company in providing their global clients and partners with the most reliable, comprehensive and efficient service possible. Moreover, their capabilities extend to handling both import and export, encompassing airfreight and sea freight shipments, including transshipment cargo.

Express Air Freight, a Coop member in New York, USA, is a young and dynamic freight forwarder that provides their international clients and partners with outstanding opportunities to develop their import and export operation. Additionally, the Express Group prides itself on its exceptional service, ability to meet tight time constraints, deadlines and service to a multitude of industries.

Headway, a Coop member in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, offer a comprehensive range of logistics solutions from economy, premium, and time-critical to charter or multimodal services that meet global business and industry demands. Presently, they are striving to become one of the top logistics companies in their territory by providing customers with exceptional value-added services, while maintaining high speed and agility to adapt to changes in the business environment.

Kopf+ Luebben Cargo Services is a Coop member in Frankfurt, Bremen, and Hamburg, Germany. They offer groundbreaking logistical solutions for their global clients. With the flexibility of an owner-managed, medium-sized company and the creativity of committed specialists, their competent team masters the logistics requirements of today – with a sense of what tomorrow will bring. Furthermore, their long experience, skilled workforce, strategic expertise, and several accreditation make them the preferred choice of their clients and partners.

Several leading transportation and logistics websites publish the news of The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting

Posted on 14 December, 2021 | by admin

The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting that enabled the members to do remote networking registered a record attendance

Leading supply chain websites covered the news of the success of The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 2nd Virtual Meeting. Over 140 Coop members came online on 15th and 16th November to participate in The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting. Furthermore, the 5000 one-to-one videoconferences hosted during the meeting allowed the members to get new project opportunities. Members also got to promote their companies, and expand their international presence. Three leading logistics webzines -Newscouple, AJOT, and Logistics Business have published the news of Cooperative Logistics’s Network’s 2nd Cloud Conference.

Cooperative Logistics Network- 2nd Virtual Meeting — The coverage of The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting

Newscouple is a news website with all the latest news from the fields of logistics, e-commerce, business, commodity, and entrepreneurs. It features industry analysis from expert and celebrity columnists to provide the readers with unique insight into several international business related topics.

AJOT or the American Journal of Transportation is a web portal dedicated to the logistics industry. Moreover, this website features the latest and most pertinent news and reports from the international freight forwarding industry.

Logistics Business is a UK based supply chain magazine with an extensive reader base. Additionally, it covers news on topics such as transport and distribution, warehousing, packaging, green logistics, and the use of IT in transportation and logistics.

The news covered in the above web portals talks about the successful outcome of the meeting and how it helped the members to increase the number of collaborative projects. Moreover, it also mentions the FreightViewer workshops held in the course of the cloud conference.

To find out more about their coverage of our Virtual Meeting just click on the above links.

The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 2nd Virtual Meeting concludes successfully with a record number of attendees

Posted on 19 November, 2021 | by admin

Over 140 delegates attended The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting to strengthen their networking, obtain sales leads, and forge long-term partnerships

The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 2^nd Virtual Meeting that was held on 15^th and 16^th November was an all-out success. The two-day event registered a record attendance with over 140 delegates participating in around 5,000 videoconferences. The Virtual Meeting allowed the delegates to touch base with their partners, showcase their companies, get business opportunities and expand their outreach.

The productiveness of last year’s online event ensured an even greater attendance for this year’s conference. Moreover, the meeting allowed each delegate to schedule up to 32 one-to-one videoconferences with their partners. The Coop’s IT team further improved the meeting platform to create a seamless videoconferencing experience. Furthermore, The Coop team was always present to fix any unexpected technical issues.

The Coop's 2nd Virtual Meeting of Independent freight forwarders — The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting

Additionally, the conference also gave the participants the chance to attend online FreightViewer workshops. During the workshops, Andrea Martin, The Coop’s FreightViewer Coordinator explained the latest features and utilities of The Coop’s member-exclusive TMS. FreightViewer allows the members to digitize their quote generation process, satisfy customer expectations, and adapt to the changes in market demands.

After attending the meeting one member commented, “It was a well organized Virtual Meeting and was seamless. Our appreciation to you. I could attend 29 meetings and I had excellent meetings with every one. Apart from talking business, it was social and affectionate as well. We also became fully aware of the pandemic situations the world over.”

This year, the Coop afforded a special opportunity for the delegates to engage in casual conversations during the coffee breaks. The delegates were able to access a chat room with up to five random partners. This was a special initiative on The Coop’s part to foster the bonding among the network members.

To quote The Coop Founder and President Mr. Antonio Torres, “Every year our Annual Meeting gives our members a chance to boost their networking and enhance the prospects of strong partnerships. Moreover, the efficacy of our previous online meeting ensured the largest attendance with more than 140 delegates participating in over 5000 one-to-one meetings. The meeting fulfilled its primary objective of enhancing the synergy within the network. We are hoping that next year we will be able to conduct an in-person meeting where we will once again carry on with face-to-face networking.”

The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting will be held in less than two months

Posted on 17 September, 2021 | by admin

The cloud conference to be held on 15th and 16th November will be an easy and effective way for members to expand their operations

After the success of The Coop’s 1st Virtual Meeting, The Cooperative Logistics Network is once again gearing up to organize its 2nd Online Conference. The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting will take place on the 15th and 16th of November, 2021. This virtual meeting will bring the members together on one platform at one time for enhanced business networking.

The one-to-one video-conferences will form the core of the event. Members will get to participate in up to 32 video conferences of 20 minutes duration with previously selected network partners. The one-to-one business talks will cultivate long-term partnerships. Moreover, it will allow the participants to showcase their business and do the groundwork for many new collaborative projects. The Coop team has taken special care to accommodate delegates from all the different time zones.

The Coop-2nd Virtual Meeting — The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting on 15th-16th November

The meeting will take place on a special platform designed by The Coop for a seamless online conferencing experience. Moreover, the meeting will also come with a special segment consisting of FreightViewer workshops. Andrea Martin, from The Coop’s FreightViewer department will explain the new updates of this quote generation platform via live demonstrations.

“We organize all our yearly meetings with one specific objective. We want to provide our members with a congenial atmosphere for enhanced networking so as to promote mutual collaboration and increase the business volume of the members. Now more than ever, the independent freight forwarders need to collaborate in order to recuperate from the aftermath of the pandemic. Our virtual meeting will allow the members to do the much-needed networking and nurture their business right from the safety and comforts of their home,” says Antonio Torres, the President and Founder of The Coop.

The Coop interviews Wilson Huang, the Sales Manager of leading logistics tech firm BlueX

Posted on 16 July, 2021 | by admin

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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Coop Interview with BlueX-digitization in logistics — *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.

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

Posted on 2 October, 2020 | by admin

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

best freight forwarder network — 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.

The Coop’s 1st Virtual Meeting is all set to be held from 4th- 5th November 2020

Posted on 13 July, 2020 | by admin

The cloud conference is expected to result in greater participation because of ease of access and the elimination of all obstacles to participation

Cooperative Logistics Network’s first-ever Virtual Meeting is scheduled to be held on 4^th and 5^th November 2020. The online conference will offer the members a special chance to network with their partners in 2020 enabling them to prepare for more concerted projects for the future. This meeting will bring together all the Coop members in one platform at one time thereby allowing the agents to connect with their existing partners, and get acquainted with the new network members.

The Coop’s Virtual Meeting isn’t going to be like any other videoconference over Skype or Zoom. We have come up with a new meeting platform integrated with our website which will ensure a seamless conferencing experience. Moreover, every agent will be able to take part in up to 32 one-to-one videoconferences of 15 minutes duration with previously selected members. Even though an in person meeting would have been much preferable, given the circumstances we have to make the most of the online meeting. Additionally, the virtual meeting will do away with a lot of expenses such as hotel fares, visa fees, and flight fares.

Apart from the one-to-one meetings, there will also be a presentation where members will be acquainted with all the latest updates and upgrades of our member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer. “The present scenario has compelled us to move our meeting on the cloud for this year. This year we are anticipating an exceptional attendance rate since the online meeting will do away with all the obstacles to participation.” says Mr. Antonio Torres, the President and Founder of Cooperative Logistics Network.

An updated version of the Incoterms 2020 brochure is now available for viewing and downloading on the Coop website

Posted on 6 March, 2020 | by admin

The Incoterms 2020 rules which have been launched by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have come into effect since 1st January 2020

The Coop has updated and uploaded a brochure of Incoterms 2020 containing the most recent version of the Incoterms rules launched by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The Coop’s brochure for Incoterms 2020 presents a chart explaining the responsibilities of exporters and importers in international trade. The Coop Incoterms brochure has been modernised and the fresh and simplified chart will allow members to easily share it with their clients and partners.

The Incoterms rules were first laid down back in 1936 by ICC to create a set of internationally accepted rules and definitions with regards to the delivery of goods among trading partners all over the world. Since then these rules have been periodically amended and the Incoterms 2020 comes with detailed notes and graphs for illustrating the liabilities of exporters and importers for each of the Incoterms rule.

As explained by Mr. John WH Denton AO, the Secretary General of Incoterms, “Incoterms 2020 rules make business work for everyone by facilitating trillions of dollars in global trade annually. Because they help importers and exporters around the world to understand their responsibilities and avoid costly misunderstandings, the rules form the language of international sales transactions, and help build confidence in our valuable global trading system.”

The Coop Incoterms brochure can be downloaded by clicking here.