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The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 8th Annual Meeting to Feature a Captivating Day Trip in Abu Dhabi

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The optional day trip with the delegates and their spouses will provide an exceptional opportunity to explore, engage, and strengthen partnerships

The Cooperative Logistics Network’s Day Trip

The Cooperative Logistics Network’s much-anticipated 8th Annual Meeting in Abu Dhabi will include an optional day trip on 28th May, designed to delight, inspire, and connect its members. Running from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, the day trip complements the Annual Meeting’s intensive business agenda, which includes one-to-one networking with fellow members. Therefore, this leisurely excursion is the perfect opportunity to unwind and forge stronger bonds within the The Cooperative community.

“The Cooperative’s Annual Meeting is not just about expanding business connections—it’s about strengthening our network’s sense of camaraderie and trust. This day trip is a step towards building partnerships that last beyond the boardroom,” says Antonio Torres, The Cooperative Logistics Network’s President and Founder.

The trip will commence with a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a true architectural marvel adorned with majestic white marble domes and intricate designs. This serene landmark provides a profound insight into Abu Dhabi’s spiritual and cultural essence.

Next on the itinerary is the Yas Marina Circuit, home to the adrenaline-filled Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Attendees can immerse themselves in the thrill of motorsports while learning about this world-class racing venue. The tour continues to Heritage Village, where delegates can step into the past, exploring the Bedouin lifestyle and gaining insight into the traditional Emirati way of life.

Midway through the day, delegates will enjoy lunch at the Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi, offering not just delicious food but also an informal setting for fostering deeper connections. Finally, the trip concludes with a visit to the magnificent Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace that showcases Arabian craftsmanship and cultural significance. Along the way, attendees will also take in the scenic views of the city’s iconic Corniche Road, a breathtaking blend of modernity and natural beauty.

The trip is designed to perfectly complement the meeting’s business agenda. Most importantly, this excursion provides a balanced blend of productivity and relaxation, giving attendees the opportunity to unwind while strengthening their connections within the network. “The Cooperative’s Annual Meeting goes beyond business—it’s about building a community. This trip is our way of fostering deeper engagement among members, encouraging interactions that go beyond formalities and lay the groundwork for lasting partnerships,” adds Torres.

To join this day trip, attendees can book through the Members Area on The Cooperative’s website, ensuring they don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to connect and collaborate.

All Set for The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 8th Annual Meeting

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The international freight forwarders conference will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 28th to 30th May 2025

The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 8th Annual Meeting will in the dynamic city of Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 28th to 30th May 2025. The highly anticipated event will take place at the Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi, a stunning beachfront property just a short drive from the international airport. This annual conference provides a premier platform for freight forwarders to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities. With a focus on boosting project opportunities for its members, the conference will help participants maximize the full potential of their network membership.

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The Coop’s 8th Annual Meeting

 

The event will kick off with a Corporate Day Trip, followed by a Welcome Cocktail Reception, allowing delegates to break the ice and network in a relaxed setting before the intensive one-to-one business meetings begin the next day. During the conference, each participant will have the opportunity to engage in up to 32 pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with fellow network partners. These face-to-face meetings are the cornerstone of the event, playing a crucial role in fostering business collaboration and creating lasting professional relationships. Additionally, attendees will benefit from FreightViewer workshops, where they will learn about the latest tools and features of The Coop’s exclusive freight rate management platform.

Additionally, the conference provides numerous opportunities for delegates to socialize, develop trust, and form stronger working relationships. Social events such as the group tour, the Welcome Cocktail Reception, and the Gala Dinner Party will ensure a perfect balance between business and leisure throughout the conference.

Antonio Torres, President and Founder of The Cooperative Logistics Network, emphasized the network’s commitment to delivering an unparalleled experience: “We’ve put significant effort into making sure our annual meetings provide maximum value to our members. Our team is dedicated to creating a seamless, productive, and rewarding networking experience. This event will act as a dynamic hub where members can forge long-term partnerships with reliable logistics partners worldwide.”

To streamline the experience, The Cooperative will once again provide a dedicated web app that consolidates all essential event information, ensuring that attendees have easy access to meeting schedules and other important updates at their fingertips.

Stay tuned for more information on The Cooperative’s Annual Meeting page.

Express Air Freight, Headway, Kopf + Luebben, and Beluga Freight become sponsors of The Coop’s 7th Annual Meeting

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The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 7th Annual Meeting will take place in Bali, Indonesia, from 23rd to 25th May 2024, and is expecting the largest attendance ever

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Sponsors of The Coop’s 7th Annual Meeting

 

The Cooperative Logistics Network is set to host its 7th Annual Meeting which has already 220 confirmed attendees and is expecting more than the previous editions. The event, scheduled to take place at the Intercontinental Bali Resort, in Bali, Indonesia, will span from 23rd to 25th May 2024.

The meeting , which promises to be a dynamic platform for members of the network, is going to be sponsored by Express Air Freight, Headway, Kopf + Luebben, and Beluga Freight.

This sponsorship will consist of an acknowledgement of each member during the Official Opening and Presentation by Director Antonio Torres along with the display of their logo in Brochures, newsletters and on our Sponsor Section of the website. Additionally, sponsors will also enjoy Priority Access to the One-to-One Meeting Scheduler, social media promotion, and branding on registration pages and banners on The Cooperative’s website.

Beluga Freight, a Coop member in Cairo, Egypt, swiftly became a trusted player in the logistics market. They have dedicated their company in providing their global clients and partners with the most reliable, comprehensive and efficient service possible. Moreover, their capabilities extend to handling both import and export, encompassing airfreight and sea freight shipments, including transshipment cargo.

Express Air Freight, a Coop member in New York, USA, is a young and dynamic freight forwarder that provides their international clients and partners with outstanding opportunities to develop their import and export operation. Additionally, the Express Group prides itself on its exceptional service, ability to meet tight time constraints, deadlines and service to a multitude of industries.

Headway, a Coop member in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, offer a comprehensive range of logistics solutions from economy, premium, and time-critical to charter or multimodal services that meet global business and industry demands. Presently, they are striving to become one of the top logistics companies in their territory by providing customers with exceptional value-added services, while maintaining high speed and agility to adapt to changes in the business environment.

Kopf+ Luebben Cargo Services is a Coop member in Frankfurt, Bremen, and Hamburg, Germany. They offer groundbreaking logistical solutions for their global clients. With the flexibility of an owner-managed, medium-sized company and the creativity of committed specialists, their competent team masters the logistics requirements of today – with a sense of what tomorrow will bring. Furthermore, their long experience, skilled workforce, strategic expertise, and several accreditation make them the preferred choice of their clients and partners.

Historical record attendance of freight forwarders at The Cooperative’s 6th Annual Meeting held from 11th to 13th March in Phuket

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230 freight forwarders from over 60 different countries participated in 6000 one-to-one meetings in Phuket

The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 6th Annual Meeting which took place from 11th to 13th March at Le Meridien Beach Resort in Phuket, Thailand, has been an out-and-out success. The event brought together 230 members from more than 60 different countries for three days of networking and entertainment, a 25% increase in attendance comparing to the previous one. Attendees have also had the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and innovations in the freight industry and connect with other professionals in the field.

The Coop's 6th Annual Meeting
The Coop’s 6th Annual Meeting

The primary objective of this conference was the interchange of projects among members with the help of scheduled one-to-one business discussions. Moreover, this year, The Cooperative Logistics Network has created a new web app that has allowed delegates to constantly stay updated with the meeting agenda. On logging into this application, the members could access every meeting information and check all the required information about the everyday agenda of the meeting which greatly helped the agents.

“We are thrilled about the huge turnout we have had at The Cooperative’s Annual Meeting this year, which is the largest attendance ever. This year’s conference was all the more significant since it took place after a three years’ hiatus because of the pandemic when the network had to organize virtual conferences. We were delighted to see that everyone was looking forward to meeting each other once again,” says Antonio Torres, the President and Founder of The Cooperative Logistics Network.

The conference started with a Corporate Day Trip to the Phi Phi Islands, that not just allowed the delegates to explore the marvels around Phuket but also made way for lasting bonds and friendships among the members.

During the second and third day, members engaged in over 6000 One-to-one meetings with chosen partners to discuss the prospects of future collaboration.

The Cocktail Reception and the Gala Dinner Party were some of the other highlights of the event that helped to reinforce the connections among the delegates while allowing the members to bond over food, drinks, and live music.

As stated by one of the attending members, “This Annual Meeting exceeded our expectations. There were more members than ever from all over the world participating in the one-to-one meetings. It has been a wonderful and highly productive experience, since it has allowed us to secure new projects from our partners within the network.”

Additionally, 5 prominent websites dedicated to the logistics sector have covered the news about the record turnout and the success of The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 6th Annual Meeting. Websites that have published the news about the conference are- Cargo Breaking News, Globe News Wire, E Cargo Log, Morning Star, and Forwarder Magazine.

The Coop’s 6th Annual Meeting is sponsored by Cargo WWS Poland, Express Air Freight, Headway, Headway, Kopf + Lubben, and The Solution

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The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 6th Annual Meeting will be held at Le Meridien Beach Resort in Phuket, Thailand, from 11th to 13th March 2023

After a two years break because of the pandemic, the Cooperative Logistics Network is once again organizing an in-person freight forwarders conference. Additionally, The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 6th Annual Meeting is sponsored by 5 member companies – Express Air Freight, WWS Poland, Headway, Kopf + Lubben, and The Solution.

This event is a perfect opportunity for the network members to come together in one place and carry on with three days of business networking activities in a corporate ambience. Active networking will help the delegates to make way for many new collaborative projects with their international network partners.

This sponsorship will consist of an acknowledgement of each member during the Official Opening and Presentation by Director Antonio Torres along with the display of their logo in Brochures, newsletters and on our Sponsor Section of the website. Moreover sponsors also get Priority Access to the One-to-One Meeting Scheduler, social media promotion, and branding on registration pages and banners on The Cooperative’s website.

The Cooperative Logistics Network's 6th Annual Meeting
The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 6th Annual Meeting

 

Express Air Freight, which started its journey in 1990 is a Coop member in New York, USA. Headquartered in New York City with offices worldwide they provide their international clients and partners with outstanding opportunities to develop U.S. Import and Export Logistics. The Express Group prides itself on its exceptional service, ability to meet tight time constraints, deadlines and service to a multitude of industries.

Headway is a Coop member in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Haiphong and Da Nang, Vietnam. They offer a comprehensive range of logistics solutions from the economy, premium, and time-critical to charter or multimodal services that meet global business and industry demands. Presently, they are striving to become one of Vietnam’s top logistics companies by providing customers with exceptional value-added services, while maintaining high speed and agility to adapt to changes in the business environment.

Kopf+ Lubben Cargo Services is a Coop member in Frankfurt, Bremen, and Hamburg, Germany. Since starting their journey in 1976, they have offered groundbreaking logistical solutions for their global clients. With the flexibility of an owner-managed, medium-sized company and the creativity of committed specialists, their competent team masters the logistics requirements of today – with a sense of what tomorrow will bring. Their long experience, skilled workforce, strategic expertise, and several accreditation make them the preferred choice of their clients and partners.

The Solution is a Coop member in Genoa, Italy. Globally known for our ability to handle every last detail of our customers particular logistics and forwarding needs, their team takes care of all the requirements of their customers. Additionally, as a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, they offer specialized services in the sea and road freight sector. The Solution team makes sure to handle every last detail of their client’s special logistics requirement.

Cargo WWS is a Coop member in Warsaw, Poland, known for offering innovation solutions for the logistical requirements of their clients. Their company provides comprehensive transportation services both domestically, and internationally. They provide various forms of logistical services including air, sea, road and rail, allowing for precise adjustment to suit the needs and expectations of their clients. Furthermore, they handle both traditional, as well as bulky, non-standard and dangerous shipments.

The Coop launches a new web application for their upcoming Annual Meeting

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The Cooperative Logistics Network’s new web app will guide the members through every aspect of their meeting schedule with just a few taps on their phone

The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 6th Annual Meeting is all set to be held at Le Meridien Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand, from 11th to 13th March 2023. On the occasion of this event, the Coop has launched a new web app that will allow agents to seamlessly browse through every detail of the event agenda.

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The Coop’s New Web App

 

With the help of this app members can access all the pertinent information about the meeting schedule. All they need to do is open the web app on their phones and login with their email and password. This will enable them to browse through the one-to-one meeting timetable, the meeting slots, timings, table number, names of the delegates and the names of their companies and cities etc. Moreover, members will also be able to browse through the delegate list to locate a partner they might need to interact with. Finally, the app also allows members to view the photos taken in course of the conference and share them instantly on their social media handles.

To quote Maria Serrano, the PR and Event Coordinator of The Coop, “This new web application will help to bring together all the relevant information about the event at our members’ fingertips. We always try out best to enhance our services to ensure an unparalleled networking activity for our members. This is precisely why we have launched this web app that will help to ensure the smoothest possible conferencing experience for our delegates in Phuket. “