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The Coop turns 5!

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The Coop started accepting applications from members in September 2014 and commenced their global operations since December 2014

The Cooperative Logistics Network which started its journey from September 2014 has turned 5 years old. The Coop was formed with members from over 60 cities across more than 50 countries which together had a total of over 5000 employees with a sales turnover exceeding EUR 550 million for 2014. Since then, The Coop brand was endorsed worldwide as a practical and attractive new opportunity for freight forwarders who henceforth benefitted from the tailored service of a strong network of local independent agents, and an international reach.

“It was during our 1st Annual Meeting at Bangkok in May 2014 when members began to realize the enormous potentials of our network and the rewards of collaboration. Since then we have travelled a long way and presently we count on over 288 agents from numerous cities covering 124 countries with a total of more than 13,928 employees.” says Antonio Torres the President and Founder of Cooperative Logistics Network. Last year alone The Coop was joined by 85 new members and the number keeps increasing.

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Presently, The Coop is one of the premier non-exclusive networks of independent freight forwarders who are offered an international brand, a digital infrastructure, and an impressive global presence. Apart from 5 highly successful Annual Meetings, the steady rise in the number of our agents, and the introduction of an array of online tools and PR services for our members, one of our most significant achievements in the last 5 years consist in the introduction of our member-exclusive online tool FreightViewer, which has taken the digitization efforts of independent freight forwarder one step further.

Keep an eye on our upcoming newsletter for a special coverage of our 5th Anniversary!

A current member starts covering Geneva (Switzerland)

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The Coop is proud to announce that our member in Basel starts covering Geneva, Switzerland, too:

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Key Contact Name: Mr Jérôme Legerot

E-mail:  jerome.legerot@hocogva.ch h

Website: www.hocobsl.ch

Company founded in: 1984

Members requiring assistance with shipments in Geneva and Basel (Switzerland) are invited to get in touch with the HOFSTETTER + CO. AG team.


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Sealand Logistics, Coop Gdynia/Gdansk, merges with the oldest freight forwarders of Poland- C.Hartwig

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C. Hartwig takes over all of the business liabilities and assets of Sealand Logistics

The process of merging C. Hartwig Gdynia with Sealand Logistics- a young and rapidly expanding company – began in the last quarters of 2017. Since then, they optimized the structures of both the organizations to make the most out of their combined potential and now they are able to provide better rates and services than ever before.

 

The outstanding performance in the freight forwarding sector delivered by the two companies will be maintained by their dedicated and experienced employees. The scope of Sealand’s services as FCL, LCL, air, road, rail, and project cargo was enlarged by the more specialized C.Hartwig’s projects such as their own warehouse, fair logistics and bulk shipping projects. Formally, the merger has been written down in Polish Court Registry System on 2nd Jan 2018 after which they will continue as C.Hartwig.

 

In the words of Radek Januszczak, Network Development Manager, “This merger has been a very significant step forward for C. Hartwig and we expect that it will provide the company’s customers and partners with the benefit of joint experience, higher organisational culture and more efficient operation. Consequently, it will guarantee the improvement of service efficiency enabling us to achieve more tangible results in the future.”

All the best to the new C.Hartwig team for all their upcoming endeavours!

We invite our members to check their new contact details in the Network Directory, by accessing through the Members Area.

For shipments from/to Gdynia/Gdansk, do not hesitate to contact them. They are looking forward to any new challenges that lay ahead!

Loadline welcomes new staff

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Loadline, The Cooperative’s agent in Casablanca, is enjoying a new era at the company with the addition of some new members of staff

“Having highly experienced staff is key in this industry and each of our new recruits add their wealth of knowledge as well as professionalism to our already skilled team, it is a pleasure to have each one on board, said Loadline General Manager,” Samir Ben Mannsour.

In addition to taking on new staff, Loadline have also implemented appropriate training for their team.
“Taking on qualified staff is not enough; this is an evolving industry with new regulations, technologies and so on. As company executives, we have a responsibility to keep our staff trained in all new aspects of freight forwarding,” said Samir Ben Mannsour.
Recent training undertaken included; Bill of lading and ocean transport: February 18th & 19th, 2015, The conventions and laws of ocean transport, Duties and responsibilities of both shipper and consignee, Alternative of Bill of Lading: Sea Way Bill, Short forms, Loading Note, Booking Note, Delivery Order and Electronic Bill of lading.
Such experienced staff and additional training ensures that members can feel ever more confident in working with Loadline. The Cooperative would like to invite all members with shipments in Casablanca to get in touch with the Loadline team.
Samir Ben Mannsour 
General Manager