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THE COOP QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

SEP 2022

[Family Reunion] The Coop’s 6th Annual Meeting - 11th to 13th March 2023 at Phuket, Thailand

A perfect platform to promote teamwork, enhance productivity, and create meaningful partnerships with your partners! BE THERE!

Message from the President

Dear members,

Welcome to the September edition of the Coop’s quarterly newsletters. Read on to find a bunch of interesting news from your network partners, information about our upcoming in-person meeting at Phuket, news snippets from the logistics industry and several other topics of interest. Before anything else, I would like to congratulate all of you for all your collaboration endeavours in the last two years. Next year we are organizing an in-person meeting in Phuket, Thailand, that will promote enhanced networking among the delegates to foster even greater cooperation and result in an increased number of projects within the network.

Inside the newsletter, you will find a brief post on the reasons why you need to participate in the meeting. Additionally, there is also a sector that will inform you about the highlights of our group tour on the first day of the meeting.

Do not forget to check out the latest news from your network partners in the last three months. The logistics industry news in focus is on the creation of an airbridge by Emirates for the easy transport of humanitarian aid to the flood-ravaged areas in Pakistan. Additionally, there are also several news headlines to keep you updated with the latest topics from the supply chain sector.

The article on the most important international shipping canals will surely augment your knowledge of this sector and make for an interesting read.

Remember to keep us updated with the current news and achievements of your company so that we can promote your organization by publishing a news on our website and in our next newsletter.

Happy reading!

Kind regards,

Antonio Torres President and Founder

The Coop’s 6th Annual Meeting. Phuket, Thailand from 11th to 13th March 2023

Over 300 NETWORK MEMBERS FROM NEARLY 140 COUNTRIES around the world are getting ready to participate in The Coop’s 6th Annual Meeting that will take place from 11TH TO 13TH MARCH 2023 IN THE SEASIDE TOWN OF PHUKET, Thailand. A face-to-face meeting is hands down the best way of networking with your partners and securing profitable collaboration projects from network members across all five continents.

REASONS TO ATTEND

The Annual Meetings are undoubtedly the biggest perk of becoming a member of the Coop. After two years of cloud conferences, we are excited to finally bring you the chance of getting together in person at the Le Meridien Beach Resort in Phuket. Here are a few reasons why you need to join us at Phuket:

Secure new projects

The conference at Phuket will present an ideal opportunity for you to network with your partners and increase the prospects of collaboration in the coming months.

Expand the scope of your business

Networking with members from cities around the world will help you expand the footprint of your company. It will allow you to send shipments to/from cities that were so far uncovered by you.

Relationship building

The meeting with its Welcome Cocktail, Gala Dinner, Group Tour and one-to-one meetings will provide both formal and informal ambience for strengthening the relationships with your partners.

Connect your old partners and meet the new members

Join us at Phuket to get to know about the new companies that have joined our network and spend time and do business with your old network partners.

A group tour to explore the gems around Phuket

Additionally, this year The Coop has organized a half-day sightseeing tour with your fellow members to some of the remarkable spots on the gorgeous Phi Phi Island.

MAKE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THE MEETING AND START PREPARING TO CREATE A LASTING IMPRESSION ON YOUR NETWORK PARTNERS

The Coop’s 6th Annual Meeting

GROUP TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

This year we will take our members out for a half-day tour to the mesmerizing PHI PHI ISLANDS. The purpose of organizing the tour is to help members get acquainted with each other under less formal circumstances.

DAY TRIP OVERVIEW

The group tour of 9 hours duration will take place on 11th March 2023 from 8:30 to 17:30.

To begin with, the members and spouses will go on a speedboat ride to the beautiful Phi Phi Island. After having lunch at a local restaurant, the delegates will head for a sightseeing tour. This tour will include a visit to some of the most gorgeous locations in Phi Phi such as Viking Cave, the Loh Samay Bay, and the Pileh Cove. Next, the delegates will be taken to Monkey Island where they can take part in some swimming and snorkelling activities before being transferred to the hotel for the Welcome Cocktail Reception.

Participating in this leisure trip with your fellow members will allow you to socialize with your network partners in a more relaxed atmosphere which can be of great help in establishing lasting friendships with your existing and would-be partners. Moreover, a relaxing trip with your fellow members will promote friendship in a way which cannot be achieved by any other means.

MEMBERS NEWS

E2E Supply Chain Management is diversifying their business by shipping DDU
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Globalcare Logistics INC creates a dedicated department for trucking services
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15 containers of brown sugar moved by Consolidacion Integrada from Guatemala to Korea
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Intertrans starts offering transshipment services
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E2E Supply Chain Management welcomes aboard a new employee
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Synergie Canada INC keeps growing with the induction of 32 new employees in 2022
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LOGISTICS NEWS

The cargo division of Emirates launches a humanitarian air bridge from Dubai to Pakistan to help the country combat the ravages caused by the devastating flood

This airbridge will allow Emirates to augment the volume of relief aid cargo and will be available to organizations based at the International Humanitarian City (IHC) - the world’s largest aid hub

Emirates Sky Cargo has partnered with IHC to send relief aid to Pakistan with over 50 weekly flights from Dubai. This endeavour will allow them to move live-saving shipments including food, pharmacy, and emergency relief items to five airports in Pakistan- Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore, and Sialkot.

All the humanitarian groups based at IHC, Dubai, can make use of this cargo capacity by Emirates free of charge for transporting humanitarian aid from Dubai to any of the above-mentioned airports in Pakistan. Following the explosion in Beirut in August 2020, Emirates increased its freighter operations to Lebanon to help the thousands of Beirut residents affected by the blasts. Presently, they are operating 53 cargo flights to Pakistan where the flood has killed over 1,200 people and rendered millions homeless.

The Group Chairman of Emirates has expressed their connection and commitment to Pakistan and talked about their plans to continue directing urgent aid to the country. To quote the Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Supervision of IHC, "We are working with Emirates to respond to a devastating humanitarian crisis in Pakistan, where floods have caused unimaginable losses and damages. We are grateful for the long-standing support of Emirates to the IHC community and its honourable commitment to alleviate the suffering of the victims of these extraordinary floods. Together, we are proud to deliver this vital support to the people of Pakistan."

MORE LOGISTIC NEWS AT A GLANCE

Zhengzhou Airport in China creates a high-tech terminal and doubles its cargo capacity to come up as one of the top air cargo hubs in Asia

The Chinese authorities are investing $712 million for 1.7 billion square feet of air cargo infrastructure, a 32,300 square feet cold storage warehouse, a warehouse for dangerous goods, parking for 16 additional freighters, a huge customs inspection area, 101 shipping docks and a new cargo station that can handle 600,000 tons of cargo per year.

Maersk begins construction of its first low greenhouse gas emissions warehouse in Denmark in collaboration with Taulov Dry Port

This new facility in Taulov, Southern Denmark will come with electrified outdoor and indoor equipment, with solar panels installed on the roof of the warehouse the excess energy from which will go into the grid.

The Black Sea Grain Corridor moves over one and a half million tonnes of grains from Ukraine to Ethiopia

As a part of the Black Sea transit deal's operation, over 60 ships and 1.5 million tonnes of food products have departed Ukraine.

The container ship connecting China with Scotland completes its first voyage

This new shipping route will significantly enhance international trade connections and will help to boost the Scottish businesses by eliminating the frustrating transhipment delays.

German supply chain multinational DB Schenker expands its charter operations by running cargo flights to countries in South America

Their direct connection with Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile will help to keep their company provide a fresh source of reliable capacity to a market where demand is already high.

SPECIAL

THE MOST IMPORTANT SHIPPING CANALS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

The purpose of shipping canals is to link the oceans, rivers, and lakes thereby creating an alternative route for ships especially cargo vessels. These canals are crucial for the container shipping industry since they shorten the routes across the ocean networks, thereby reducing cargo’s transit time and regulating the marine traffic internally within the nations.
There are over a hundred canals scattered around the globe, enabling easy movement of sea freight daily. However, some of the canals have also come up as the busiest shipping routes around the globe. Keep reading to get an idea of the busiest maritime canals.

Suez Canal

Created between 1859- 69, the Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and lowers the voyage time of freight ships from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean by 7,000 Km. This sea-level channel which is one of the most used marine routes globally was further widened in 2014 while an additional side channel was opened in 2016.

Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal

The Beijing-Hangzhou Canal aka the Grand Canal is one of the longest and oldest canals in the world and is also a World Heritage Site. It connects two important rivers in China- the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. The Grand Canal extends over 1,776 Km and even reaches a height of 42 m in the Shandong mountains. It connects North and South China thereby enormously contributing to the nation’s economy through daily transportation of freight.

Rhine-Main-Danube Canal

This canal connects three important rivers in Western Europe- the Rhine, Main, and Danube. Also known as the Europa Canal, it forms a vital waterway linking the North Sea to the Black Sea via the Atlantic Ocean. Although it was created back in 1938, several extensions have been added to this canal over the years allowing it to accommodate barges carrying up to 2,424 tonnes of freight.

Panama Canal

This is perhaps one of the most vital waterways on the planet that connects the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean through the isthmus of Panama- a narrow strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The Panama Canal serves over 144 routes to more than 160 countries. On average around 14,000 transits are made through the canal every year. This canal allows ships crossing from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean and vice versa to save around 15,000 Km. Ships moving between the East and West Coast of the Americas get to save 6,500 km. The total time that ships can save by using this canal is close to 22 days.

Houston Ship Canal

This 50-mile canal connecting the city of Houston and the Gulf of Mexico is one of the most important waterways in the USA. Because of this canal, the Port of Houston has emerged as one of the largest international ports. This canal can accommodate a considerable volume of inland barge traffic. Moreover, the recent dredging and deepening activities are further helping to augment the utility of this waterway.

Kiel Canal

This 98 Km long canal connecting the North Sea and the Baltic Sea allows the vessel to circumvent the long and unsafe route of the Jutland Peninsula thus helping to save around 250 nautical miles. Presently, over 250 cargo ships from all around the world pass through this canal every day. Considered to be one of the busiest waterways in Europe, the Kiel Canal passes through the Schleswig-Holstein province in Germany.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

You can check all the public holidays and details on www.officeholidays.com

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LET'S KEEP GROWING

THERE ARE STILL A FEW CITIES IN NEED OF COVERAGE!

Take a look at the cities needing coverage and tell your friends in the industry about the advantages of becoming a Coop member. If the agent you are referring to eventually becomes a part of our network then you will get a 25% discount on your upcoming annual membership fee.

If you refer more than one agent who successfully becomes a part of our network then you stand a chance to get a maximum of four discounts every year which means that your membership fee could be just 0 for the coming year!

Make sure to spread the word about our network and send us referrals of eligible and reliable freight forwarders!

Examples of cities needing coverage

Logistics Events / Exhibitions and special partnerships

The Cooperative Logistics Network is collaborating with many industry events and members can enjoy exclusive discounts.

Check the list of events