March 2026 Newsletter - The Cooperative Logistics Network
Our 9th Annual Meeting is getting closer
Why Attending in Person Still Wins in Logistics Networking
Message from the President
Dear members,
Dear members,
Welcome to the March edition of The Cooperative Logistics Network’s quarterly newsletters. As we move closer to our Annual Meeting, I would like to take a moment to reflect on what makes this gathering so important for all of us at The Coop.
In an industry that increasingly relies on digital tools and remote coordination, the value of meeting in person has never been clearer. This is something we explore in this edition’s featured blog, “Why Attending in Person Still Wins in Logistics Networking.” The article highlights a simple truth: while technology keeps our operations running, it is face-to-face interaction that builds the trust behind successful, long-term partnerships. Our Annual Meeting is designed around this idea, giving you the opportunity to connect directly with reliable partners, strengthen existing relationships, and open the door to new business opportunities.
This newsletter brings together key updates and insights from across the logistics sector. You will find a curated selection of headline news shaping our industry, along with a closer look at one of the most pressing current developments, rising tensions in the Middle East and their impact on global shipping. As highlighted in the sector feature, increasing attacks on commercial vessels are not only disrupting key trade routes but also placing thousands of seafarers at risk. It is a reminder of how quickly external factors can influence our operations and why staying informed is essential.
In addition, we have included links to recently published blogs covering important industry topics, as well as a roundup of member news from the past three months. These updates reflect the ongoing activity, growth, and collaboration within our network, and they are always worth exploring not only to stay informed, but also to identify new opportunities for cooperation.
I encourage you to take the time to go through this edition in full. Whether it is preparing for the Annual Meeting, gaining insights from industry developments, or learning more about your fellow members’ achievements, each section has been designed to keep you connected and informed.
I look forward to seeing many of you in person very soon.
Kind regards,
Antonio Torres
President and Founder - The Cooperative Logistics Network
Why Attending in Person Still Wins in Logistics Networking
In an industry that runs on coordination, trust, and timing, relationships are everything. Over the past few years, digital tools have made it easier than ever to connect across borders. Emails, video calls, and platforms have become part of everyday operations. Yet when it comes to building strong, reliable partnerships in logistics, face-to-face interaction still holds a clear advantage. This is exactly why events like the Annual Meeting of The Cooperative Logistics Network continue to play such a critical role.
Digital Convenience vs Real Connection
There is no denying the efficiency of digital communication. You can reach partners instantly, share documents in seconds, and manage operations across time zones with ease. But efficiency doesn’t always translate into depth. A video call can help you discuss rates or shipments, but it rarely builds the kind of trust needed for long-term collaboration. In logistics, where your reputation is tied to your partners’ performance, that trust is non-negotiable.
Meeting someone in person adds context. You read body language, understand communication styles, and get a clearer sense of how they operate. These subtle cues often make the difference between a transactional contact and a dependable partner.
The Power of Face-to-Face Meetings
The Annual Meetings organised by The Cooperative Logistics Network are designed around this very principle. With pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings, members sit down with carefully selected partners who match their business needs. These are not casual introductions. They are focused conversations where both sides come prepared to explore real opportunities, routes, services, and potential collaborations.
What makes these interactions powerful is the environment. When you’re in the same room, discussions move faster, decisions feel more immediate, and agreements carry more weight. A handshake at the end of a meeting often seals what dozens of emails cannot.
Building Trust That Lasts
Trust in logistics isn’t built overnight. It develops through consistent communication, reliability, and shared understanding. Meeting in person accelerates this process.
At The Coop’s Annual Meeting, members build familiarity. Conversations extend beyond formal meetings into networking sessions, dinners, and informal moments. These interactions create a stronger personal connection, which naturally translates into smoother professional collaboration.
When challenges arise, as they inevitably do in logistics, you are far more likely to work through them effectively with someone you know personally.
Stronger Outcomes, Better Business
The real value of attending in person becomes clear after the event. Partnerships formed during these meetings often lead to increased shipment volumes, new trade lanes, and long-term agency agreements. Members return not just with contacts, but with actionable opportunities. The clarity established during face-to-face discussions reduces misunderstandings and shortens the time needed to move from conversation to execution. In a competitive industry, this kind of momentum is invaluable.
Why It Still Matters
Digital tools will continue to support and streamline logistics operations. They are essential, and they are here to stay. But they work best when built on a foundation of strong human relationships. That’s where in-person networking continues to win.
The Cooperative Logistics Network’s Annual Meeting brings this into focus, reminding members that behind every shipment, every transaction, and every successful partnership, there are people. And when those people meet, connect, and build trust in person, the results speak for themselves.
See you in Bangkok!
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Logistics Industry News
Rising Middle East Tensions Put 20,000 Seafarers at Risk, Warns World Shipping Council
Industry calls for urgent action as attacks on commercial vessels increase, threatening crew safety and disrupting global shipping routes
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Photo: Courtesy of World Shipping Council
Around 20,000 seafarers operating in the Middle East are facing an increasingly dangerous and uncertain security environment as regional conflict intensifies, according to the World Shipping Council (WSC). The warning comes amid a series of attacks on commercial vessels, including a container ship struck overnight.
WSC President and CEO Joe Kramek highlighted the human cost of the conflict, noting that several seafarers have already lost their lives. “Seafarers are not part of this conflict, yet they are increasingly caught in its path. These are men and women simply doing their jobs at sea,” he stated.
The Council has echoed calls from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for immediate measures to safeguard crews and uphold freedom of navigation. “Seafarers must not be targets,” Kramek stressed, extending condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives and expressing concern for crews still operating under high-risk conditions.
Shipping lines are actively reassessing operations in the region, with some services being paused or rerouted based on evolving risk assessments. Safety remains the top priority, with carriers closely monitoring developments and adjusting routes to minimize exposure.
The Middle East’s strategic position along key global trade corridors means that ongoing disruption is likely to have far-reaching consequences. Industry experts warn of longer transit times, delays, and a gradual restructuring of shipping networks as companies adapt to maintain the flow of goods.
As tensions persist, the situation underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains and the critical need to protect those at the heart of maritime trade.
Diesel Prices Surge Past $5 per Gallon Across the U.S. as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Global Oil Flows
Fuel costs climb sharply nationwide with highs nearing $6 in states like California—as the U.S.–Iran conflict tightens petroleum supply, pushing prices up by over $1 per gallon since early March and accelerating week-on-week increases, according to the Energy Information Administration
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| 28 May 2026 | Republic Day | Armenia (AM) |
| Mother's Day | Dominican Republic (DO) | |
| Genocide Remembrance Day | Namibia (NA) | |
| 30 May 2026 | National Day | Croatia (HR) |
| Day of the Canary Islands | Spain (ES) | |
| 31 May 2026 | Pentecost | Cyprus (CY) |
| Greece (GR) | ||
| Romania (RO) | ||
| Ukraine (UA) |
| Date | Holiday | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 June 2026 | Reconciliation Day | Australia (AU) |
| Australia (AU) | ||
| Whit Monday | Cyprus (CY) | |
| Greece (GR) | ||
| Pancasila Day | Indonesia (ID) | |
| June Holiday | Ireland (IE) | |
| Madaraka Day | Kenya (KE) | |
| Naadam Holiday | Mongolia (MN) | |
| King's Birthday | New Zealand (NZ) | |
| Azores Day | Portugal (PT) | |
| Children's Day / Whit Monday | Romania (RO) | |
| 2 June 2026 | Republic Day | Italy (IT) |
| 3 June 2026 | Martyrs' Day | Uganda (UG) |
| 4 June 2026 | Corpus Christi | Austria (AT) |
| Bolivia (BO) | ||
| Brazil (BR) | ||
| Croatia (HR) | ||
| Dominican Republic (DO) | ||
| Germany (DE) | ||
| Grenada (GD) | ||
| Haiti (HT) | ||
| Liechtenstein (LI) | ||
| Monaco (MC) | ||
| Poland (PL) | ||
| Portugal (PT) | ||
| San Marino (SM) | ||
| Seychelles (SC) | ||
| Spain (ES) | ||
| Switzerland (CH) | ||
| Venezuela (VE) | ||
| 5 June 2026 | Constitution Day | Denmark (DK) |
| Faroe Islands (FO) | ||
| Indian Arrival Day | Suriname (SR) | |
| 6 June 2026 | Memorial Day | South Korea (KR) |
| National Day of Sweden | Sweden (SE) | |
| 7 June 2026 | Battle of Arica | Chile (CL) |
| Sette Giugno | Malta (MT) | |
| 8 June 2026 | King's Birthday | Australia (AU) |
| Corpus Christi | Colombia (CO) | |
| Queen's Birthday | Gibraltar (GI) | |
| Montserrat (MS) | ||
| Papua New Guinea (PG) | ||
| 9 June 2026 | Autonomy Day | Åland Islands (AX) |
| Day of La Rioja | Spain (ES) | |
| Day of Murcia | Spain (ES) | |
| National Heroes' Day | Uganda (UG) | |
| 10 June 2026 | Reconciliation Day | Congo (CG) |
| National Day | Portugal (PT) | |
| 12 June 2026 | Senior Race Day | Isle of Man (IM) |
| Democracy Day | Nigeria (NG) | |
| Chaco Armistice | Paraguay (PY) | |
| Independence Day | Philippines (PH) | |
| Russia Day | Russia (RU) | |
| 15 June 2026 | Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de Güemes | Argentina (AR) |
| Sacred Heart | Colombia (CO) | |
| World Cup Bank Holiday | United Kingdom (GB) | |
| 16 June 2026 | Youth Day | South Africa (ZA) |
| 17 June 2026 | Icelandic National Day | Iceland (IS) |
| 18 June 2026 | Constitution Day | Seychelles (SC) |
| 19 June 2026 | Midsummer Eve | Åland Islands (AX) |
| Finland (FI) | ||
| Sweden (SE) | ||
| Dragon Boat Festival | China (CN) | |
| Hong Kong (HK) | ||
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | United States (US) | |
| Birthday of José Gervasio Artigas and Never Again Day | Uruguay (UY) | |
| 20 June 2026 | Midsummer Day | Åland Islands (AX) |
| Finland (FI) | ||
| Sweden (SE) | ||
| General Manuel Belgrano Memorial Day | Argentina (AR) | |
| 21 June 2026 | Andean New Year | Bolivia (BO) |
| National Aboriginal Day | Canada (CA) | |
| National Day of Indigenous Peoples | Chile (CL) | |
| Ullortuneq | Greenland (GL) | |
| Father's Day | Venezuela (VE) | |
| 22 June 2026 | Anti-Fascist Struggle Day | Croatia (HR) |
| 23 June 2026 | Victory Day | Estonia (EE) |
| Līgo Day | Latvia (LV) | |
| Sovereign's birthday | Luxembourg (LU) | |
| 24 June 2026 | Discovery Day / National Holiday | Canada (CA) |
| Canada (CA) | ||
| Midsummer Day | Estonia (EE) | |
| Jāņi Day | Latvia (LV) | |
| St. John's Day | Lithuania (LT) | |
| St. John's Day | Spain (ES) | |
| Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo | Venezuela (VE) | |
| 25 June 2026 | Independence Day | Mozambique (MZ) |
| Statehood Day | Slovenia (SI) | |
| 26 June 2026 | Independence Day | Madagascar (MG) |
| 27 June 2026 | Journalists' Day | Venezuela (VE) |
| 28 June 2026 | Constitution Day | Ukraine (UA) |
| 29 June 2026 | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Chile (CL) |
| Colombia (CO) | ||
| Malta (MT) | ||
| Peru (PE) | ||
| Switzerland (CH) | ||
| Independence Day | Seychelles (SC) | |
| Saint Peter and Saint Paul | Vatican City (VA) | |
| 30 June 2026 | Independence Day | DR Congo (CD) |
| Army Day | Guatemala (GT) |
Happy Birthdays to The Coop Members
From April to June
| 10 March | Nadia R. |
| 11 March | Dennis Lehnecke |
| 11 March | Alejandro Vimos |
| 11 March | Sandhiya Saraswathi |
| 16 March | Bent-Erik Flø |
| 20 March | Sean Daly |
| 20 March | Brian Philip |
| 20 March | Gopal Dutt Pandey |
| 21 March | Marc Cabrito |
| 21 March | Santharam Huppanti Lokappa |
| 24 March | Shibu George |
| 24 March | Daniel Bíman |
| 24 March | Shibu George |
| 31 March | Vinu Pillai |
| 01 April | Yan Wang |
| 01 April | Kai Tran |
| 03 April | Felicia Akua Oparebea Asante |
| 03 April | Clara Arthur |
| 04 April | Vaira Khoury |
| 04 April | Amit Sharma |
| 08 April | Benny D'Costa |
| 14 April | Ladislav Raszka |
| 19 April | XIFAN SUN |
| 20 April | Walter Laffitte |
| 22 April | Henry Zan |
| 22 April | Alan Lim |
| 23 April | Wai Chu Yum |
| 24 April | Marisa Moreno |
| 25 April | Niko Ginanto |
| 27 April | Artur Moutinho |
| 27 April | Lersak Techaseth |
| 28 April | Saliha Kafadar |
| 29 April | Ruben Mascaraque Alonso |
| 30 April | Carsten Ehmke |
| 30 April | Miro Srogon |
| 01 May | Joko Pamilih |
| 01 May | Aaron Suen |
| 03 May | Derek Jung |
| 03 May | Will Unaron |
| 04 May | Juergen Ott |
| 05 May | Fabio Rustichelli |
| 05 May | Mohammad Taufan Edward |
| 05 May | Jose Joaquin Silvestre Vidal |
| 06 May | Berk Nas |
| 08 May | Jason Bona |
| 09 May | Ronald Owuor |
| 13 May | Jomon Savior |
| 14 May | David Jan |
| 15 May | Tanja Kocher |
| 15 May | Daniel Sackeyfio |
| 19 May | Binu Varghese |
| 19 May | Tim Dubs |
| 20 May | Shelil Ali Mohamed Mandyapurath |
| 22 May | Aurora Yambot |
| 25 May | Wilson Kurian Ambooken |
| 26 May | Thomas Shi |
| 26 May | Gururaj Premchand |
| 27 May | Agnieszka Łysik |
| 29 May | Kat Zsoldos |
| 30 May | Usman Rehman |
| 31 May | Ayse Nur Kelogan |
| 01 June | Rosa Nguyen |
| 02 June | Evans Magero |
| 03 June | Tonny Yeh |
| 05 June | Yew Chung Lai |
| 09 June | Klaas van Geffen |
| 09 June | Shaokai Li |
| 09 June | Ronald Owuor |
| 10 June | Raharja Senapati |
| 11 June | Samto Samto |
| 12 June | Paisan L.Vorapong |
| 12 June | Shirley Shen |
| 12 June | Jimin Sung |
| 15 June | David Muckian |
| 15 June | Mert Zorer |
| 16 June | Jack O'Connor |
| 17 June | Robert Rich |
| 17 June | Pankil Jhaveri |
| 17 June | Adam Xiao |
| 18 June | Owen Tong |
| 18 June | U.S.Vedha Sendapriyar Uthirapathy |
| 21 June | Abhijeet Nair |
| 22 June | Jimmy Canette |
| 24 June | Sze Yeow Poh |
| 25 June | Wilson Hu |
| 25 June | Pankaj Agrawal |
| 27 June | Alvin Patrick Palo |
| 28 June | Mildred Garcia |
| 30 June | MD Kamruzzaman Ibne Amin |
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