New well-trained team for the air freight department appointed by KOPF + LUEBBEN

Johan Padding: ‘Our new air freight team consists of five members and they combine a perfect mixture of experience, age, and personality’

Kopf & Luebben GmbH, founding Coop member in Bremen, Frankfurt and Hamburg, Germany, has designated a new team to handle air freight operations. “As an official IATA agent, our airfreight department is handling our clients’ and partners’ smallest pieces up to full charter solutions. To handle this smoothly, a qualified and well-trained team is a must,” states Johan Padding, the Managing Director of Kopf + Luebben.

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Kopf + Luebbben – Air freight team

 

Their air freight team presently comprises 5 members: Martin Strankmann, Adam Hoffman, Anna Lena Woempner, Anna Flohr and Yannick Elsner (from left to right), and Mr. Padding is convinced that the newly formed crew will be very successful since they have found the perfect mixture of experience, age, and personality.

“Innovative concepts and our personalized support as well as reliable partners at all relevant airports around the world make us a strong partner to ensure that the goods reach their destination on time,” continues Mr. Padding.

Kopf + Luebben has been offering direct connections worldwide to move direct and consolidated shipments, part or full charter, and handle both general cargo and hazardous goods – if required, even with an on-board courier. Moreover, they are familiar with customs formalities and transport insurance and provide warehouse services for their customers as well.

Congratulations to Kopf + Luebben and all the best for their new projects!

Kopf & Lübben GmbH appoints a new Managing Director

Their new Managing Director Mr. Johann Padding will succeed Michael Guttrof, who left the company at the end of March 2022

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Mr. Johann Padding the Managing Director of Kopf & Lübben GmbH
Kopf & Lübben GmbH, a Coop member in Hamburg, Bremen, and Frankfurt, has taken on a new Managing Director. Mr. Johann Padding will assume the post of Managing Director from September 2022 along with Thomas Manigk. Until his start on September 1, 2022, Thomas Manigk will be the sole Managing Director at Kopf & Lübben GmbH.

Mr. Padding will succeed Mr. Michael Guttrof, who left Kopf & Lübben GmbH, after serving the company for 13 years.

Mr. Padding has worked in this industry since completing his logistics studies in the Netherlands and he brings a wealth of experience with him. After moving to Germany, Johan Padding initially worked for some well-known shipping lines before joining an owner-operated freight forwarding company in 2001. After its takeover by Kerry Logistics in 2012, Johan Padding became the branch manager for Bremen and Hamburg from 2015.

As stated by Mr. Manigk, the Managing Director of Kopf & Lübben GmbH, “We are very pleased to have gained such an experienced and well-respected person for Kopf & Lübben. In his role as Managing Director, Mr. Padding will provide operational and strategic leadership and drive the development of the company’s ocean freight, air freight, road, and rail transportation. Additionally, he will also take charge of the partner management of our worldwide agents and suppliers as well as the IT department.”

Wishing Kopf & Lübben GmbH all the best for their future endeavours!

 

Con-Truck Shipping steps up the security of their compound by installing a high-security surveillance system

They have enhanced their compound’s security because of their specialized handling of high-value vehicles

Con-Truck Shipping, a Coop member in Hamburg, Germany, has enhanced the security of their compound by the implementation of a sophisticated surveillance system in the area of their high-value cargoes. “We are handling a lot of high valued vehicles and upping the security is the first step towards establishing the ultimate level of trust with our customers and freight forwarding partners.” says Mr. Dennis Lehnecke, the Sales Manager of Con-Truck Shipping.

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They have installed a surveillance system on military standard, with cameras which come with night and heat vision are operational 24 hours, 7 days per week and 365 days per year, live observed by an operator. The area is protected against viewing from the outside, closed with fences all around, electric doors and lock concretes in front of each vehicle. Mr. Lehnecke further states, “As soon as a vehicle enters our ground it gets inspected and registered by one of our employees. After taking its pictures they are parked in the protected area. The high-value vehicles are directly covered by our cargo insurance and our enhanced security standards surely demonstrate our commitment to our clients’ interests.”

The Coop wishes Con-Truck Shipping the very best for their future endeavours!

Con Truck Shipping obtains the prestigious AEO Certification

The AEO certification accredits that the Con Truck Shipping’s services as a logistics operator and customs broker are safe and comply with all the customs law regulations

Con Truck Shipping GMBH, a Coop member in Hamburg Germany, has received the AEO accreditation which is only granted to companies which abide by all the customs criteria so as to prove their reliability, quality, and compliance throughout the global supply chain. This certification will indeed augment the trustworthiness of Con Truck Shipping since it assures customers that it is a trusted and secure logistics services provider.

“For sure, even for some business partners, this certification is highly recommended. It goes without saying that it will give a boost to our commercial partnerships. Likewise, this positive image will enhance our advertising opportunities, allowing us to find and build new business relationships,” says Dennis Lehnecke, Sales Manager & Business Development of Con Truck Shipping. Having an AEO status comes in real handy for selling both in the European and the non-European market.

“We are very proud of this prestigious certification. Now, at first glance, everyone will perceive us as a trusted forwarding company. It implies a substantial enhancement of every aspect of our business- our commercial customers, our freight department and even our own customs bonded warehouse and stuffing department.” added Mr. Lehnecke.

The Coop wishes the best to Con Truck Shipping for all their future endeavours!