Cargotalk is a popular Indian publication that caters to the cargo and logistics industry
The Cooperative Logistics Network, a leading freight forwarders network with over 300 members across 132 countries, has partnered with the popular Indian logistics news magazine Cargotalk. Most importantly, they have a large circulation with over 20,000 printed copies distributed all over India. Its prime readers are importers/exporters, corporate shippers, shipping lines, cargo agents, airlines, airport and seaport authorities, international and Indian chamber of commerce and government bodies.
Cargotalk-freight forwarding magazine
Additionally, the online version of this magazine has a readership of 400,000. They distribute special issues of this magazine at all important cargo and logistics conventions. Cargotalk is a well known platform for cargo, multi-modal logistics, warehousing & supply chain industry. It allows professionals in the logistics industry to showcase their products/services to an international audience.
Moreover, the magazine comes with news, opinions and interviews and reports. Its aim is to update the people in the logistics industry with the most pertinent news in the sector. Furthermore, there is a special Award Talk section plus a dedicated Guest Column. In the Guest Column they publish pieces written by industry experts.
The Coop encourages its members to check out their website and download the Cargotalk app from Play Store and App Store.
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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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.
They are also handling the export of sensitive pharma shipments to Tbilisi and Pöti, Georgia
Talwin Transport Service SA, a Coop member in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has created an exclusive department for handling classic car shipments. The car shipments are being moved from Miami, USA, to Buenos Aires in Hapag Lloyd containers.
Talwin Transport creates a department for classic cars
For shipping classic cars they use special trucks from their warehouse to the port after proper loading and lashing. Moreover, they also make use of special belts to secure the cars. Besides cars lashing, their biggest challenge is getting empty containers because of the global container crisis. In the words of Francisco Muñoz, the Business Development Manager of Talwin Transport, “We are living in a new and very hard situation due to lack of containers. Explaining to our customers about the ongoing container shortage situation is perhaps the most challenging aspect of these shipments.”
They are also moving several batches of sensitive pharmaceutical shipments to Tbilisi and Pöti, Georgia. “Fortunately, since we joined the Coop, we have created successful commercial relationships with several companies and we are very happy with that. We really hope that the pandemic situation improves so that we can get together with the Coop members face to face in 2022!” adds Mr. Muñoz.
Congratulations to Talwin Transport Service and all the best for their future projects!
The shipment which consisted of 168 units of trucks, trailers, military equipment, excavators, and other rolling materials reached its destination in Nouakchott port on time
Acconage Consignation Transit SA (ACT SA), a Coop member in Nouakchott, Mauritania, has handled the movement of a sea freight for the mining industry. The cargo was transported from Boke Port, Guinea, to Nouakchott Port, Mauritania on an MV Orient Pluto vessel. The shipment comprised of 168 Units of trucks, trailers, military equipment, excavators, and other rolling materials. It was destined for the mining industry particularly for the offshore gas field rocks transportation for BP Tortue. They executed this project on behalf of the logistics firm responsible for moving the rocks for the BP Tortue Projects.
Acconage Consignation’s sea freight shipment for the mining industry
They didn’t require any special equipment for the delivery of this cargo. According to Mr. Khalil Chouaib, from ACT, “We flawlessly executed several aspects of the shipment including offloading cargo from the vessel. We were also responsible for taking the cargo from under hook, lashing and warehousing. Moreover, our team did the customs clearance and trucking to the delivery site 60 Km from Nouakchott port.”
“We were in charge of the full logistic chain from vessel arrival until the final delivery of 168 units. The most demanding part of this project was that we had to ensure that the 168 units were delivered in intact condition. This also included the spare parts loaded inside some units. This shipment was not really challenging for our expert team. However, the sheer volume and diverse nature of the cargo made it slightly complicated,” adds Mr. Chouaib.
Congratulations to ACT, and wishing them the best for the future!
The cars were moved in 40’ HC containers from Incheon, South Korea, to Kazakhstan via Qingdao, China
Shine Logistics Co Ltd, a Coop member in Seoul, South Korea, arranged for cargoes consisting of DKD (Disassembled Knocked Down) cars. The shipment was moved in 331 x 40’HC containers. The cars were transported from Incheon, Korea, to Kazakhstan via Qingdao, China. The cargo, which was moved in SOC containers reached the consignee on time.
Shine Logistics moves 331 containers of DKD cars
“Owing to the difficult situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are developing our own business strategies because of which we succeeded to win this new project. Moreover, our team is trying to come up with new business ideas. Thanks to the expertise of our export team this project was smoothly handled from start to finish,” says Mr Chan-Bin Im from Shine Logistics.
Although there is serious shortage of containers, they cooperated with CIMC (China International Marine Containers Co., Ltd.) as container provider. This helped them to get SOC containers without any problem.
“We are also preparing to ship 143 x 40′ HC containers of DKD cars between end of June to early July. Additionally, we are also handling steel products such as STS coils, steel bars, steel plates, steel sheets, and wire rods. We can arrange for all kinds of cargoes whatever it is via sea or air,” adds Mr. Im.
Congratulations to Shine Logistics and wishing them the best for the future!
They moved the 189 units of breakbulk cargo in 24 TEU containers via ocean freight
Acconnage Consignation Transit SA, a Coop member in Nouakchott, Mauritania, successfully handles a breakbulk shipment for the delivery and installation of a military hospital for treating Covid-19 patients. ACT SA handled the entire logistics chain of this shipment.
ACT Shipping- freight forwarding agent
They moved the 189 units in 24 TEU containers. According to Mr. Khalil Chouaib, the Country Manager of ACT Shipping, “This military hospital is a donation from the UAE government. Moreover, we are proud to assist the Ministry of Health during these tough times of the pandemic.”
The ACT team was responsible for moving the cargo from Jebel Ali Port to Nouakchott Port, Mauritania. Additionally, they transported the project cargo shipment in an MV BBC Scandinavia vessel. “Firstly, we are very happy to have pulled off this shipment successfully. In addition, we are honoured to have played a role in fostering good relations between the Mauritania and UAE governments,” adds Mr. Chouaib.
Congratulations to ACT, and wishing them the best for the future!
They will move all their LCL shipments via Singapore since it is the best choice to cover the entire world and will also allow them to avoid co-loading
Infinity Shipping Services, a Coop member in Karachi, Pakistan, has started offering LCL consolidation services from Karachi to worldwide via Singapore. They have distinguished themselves from their competitors in this area by offering the best transit time and fixed destination charges.
“Moving via Singapore is the best choice to cover the whole world. There were times when we were unable to fill the containers with direct consoles. Co-loading is not useful in the long run due to overcharging at destinations which our valued customers have to face usually. For this reason we started our new service via Singapore so that we can load in our own console rather than going for co-loading,” says Mr. Faizan Sattar, the CEO of Infinity Shipping Services.
LCL consolidation services of Infinity shipping
They have vast experience in their own consoles for both imports and exports. The practice of LCL consolidation while shipping cargoes involving multiple shippers and consignees in a single shipping container has allowed thousands of shippers to move their cargo at economical prices when they cannot fill an entire full container load by themselves.
Mr. Sattar further adds, “Some of the challenging aspects of this service is very high competition, and space availability in the current situation. While our service is available for all Coop partners, we are offering a 50% discount in fees and free warehousing services for our partners operating in Singapore , Chinese , Hong Kong , Indonesia , Korea , Taiwan, Bangkok, African and Australia.”
Congratulations to Infinity Shipping Services and wishing them the very best for their future endeavours!
The partnership reached with xChange has been upgraded providing The Coop members an exclusive discount in the form of a rebate for the first year subscription
The Cooperative Logistics Network upgrades its partnership with xChange to provide the members with an exclusive discount. The aim of xChange is to provide a neutral platform for container owners and users to collaborate easily and efficiently. It connects the global container logistics and takes the hassle out of owning and transporting container equipment.
The Coop members will enjoy an exclusive member benefit receiving a 5% rebate on subscription fees for their first year on xChange. Use the referral code: COOPXC21 at onboarding to qualify. Additionally, this upgrade will also enable members join different advantages to make the most of xChange services.
Container xChange helps you lease, buy and sell containers in more than 2500 locations worldwide. Currently, 600+ small to mid-size companies as well as large enterprises use their online platform to gain market transparency, avoid demurrage and detention charges, and increase flexibility. Furthermore, they cover the entire transaction process, from finding new partners to managing payments and even tracking containers.
If you may need any futher information about xChange, arrange a demo with their team or directly reach out their contact person Jedida Ravindran
They had to fabricate a skid capable of holding this unit for the seamless transportation of this shipment
E2E Supply Chain Management PTE LTD, a Coop member in Singapore, recently moved a test bench from Singapore to Texas. To move this RORO shipment they had to fabricate a skid and load the cargo onto the skid using 2 units of 55 tonnes crane on site. They lashed and choked the cargo to the skid before covering it with shrinkwrap and tarpaulin/canopy. Thereafter, it was transferred from the site to the conventional port by a low bed trailer due to over width. At the port, they used a 200 tons mobile crane to transfer from the low bed trailer to the Mafi trailer before lashing and choking. Finally, the Mafi was towed on board the RORO vessel.
Test Bench Shipment of E2E
The dimension of this cargo was 12.76m x 3.4m x 2.02m with a volume of 86cbm. Being quite a big skid, they required additional lashing and choking for ensuring the safety of the cargo. Moreover, it also ensured general public/seafarers’ safety during the voyage and during the land transit in Singapore and Texas.
“The most challenging part of this shipment was to make sure that the skid could carry this over weight cargo. Moreover, we also had to arrange the loading of the unit on the skid, thereafter, onto the low bed trailer. Lastly, on arriving at the port we had to make sure that the mobile crane and lifting teams were on standby to offload onto the carrier’s Mafi. All these activities had to be pre-arranged and carried out simultaneously. Thanks to my teammates for demonstrating the utmost competence resulting in the successful execution of this project,” says Mr. Alan Lim, the CEO of E2E.
Congratulations to the E2E team for the successful execution of this complex project!
The new tool added to FreightViewer opens new business opportunities to members in the network since it enables users not only to exchange information with agents, but also with external partners.
The article explains the advantages which come along with the new incorporated feature of FreightViewer- The Coop’s member exclusive freight management software. This new implementation is a game changer in FreightViewer since, up to now it could only be used between members of the Network but – from now on- FreightViewer can also be used with external agents.
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