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

Posted on 13 December, 2024 | by admin

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

Posted on 27 September, 2024 | by admin

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.

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.

The Cooperative Logistics Network takes part in the Digital Logistics Conference 2023

Posted on 13 October, 2023 | by admin

Organized by PTN Events, the goal of this conference goal was to gather diverse perspectives from thought leaders, suppliers, and industry experts to explore areas for innovation in the logistics sector

Andrea Martin, The FreightViewer Coordinator of The Cooperative Logistics Network gave a presentation in the Digital Logistics Conference 2023. The online conference that took place on 11th and 12th October served as a platform for pioneers in logistics technologies to come together and participate in discussions focused on sustainable digitization in this sector.

In this conference, Andrea Martin delivered a presentation on “Challenges and Opportunities for Freight Forwarders in Logistics 4.0.” During her presentation, Andrea Martin emphasized the significance of devising a digital strategy within the logistics sector to effectively adapt to the technological shifts occurring in the industry. She also shed light on how The Coop’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer plays a crucial role in assisting members with their digitization endeavours.

Moreover, she explained how wholeheartedly embracing technology will enable freight forwarders to trim costs and expedite their operations while creating novel solutions for intricate logistical problems. Furthermore, she stated how the rise of digital freight forwarders and user-friendly online platforms promises to add an extra layer of convenience and excitement to the Logistics 4.0 narrative. In her words, “This conference helped to keep people working in this sector well-informed about the latest developments in the logistics sector and also provided an opportunity to position our member-exclusive transport management software, FreightViewer, in the context of the new era where establishing a digital strategy has shifted from being optional to becoming a mandatory requirement for freight forwarders.”

The aim of the Digital Logistics Conference was to exchange valuable perspectives and crucial strategies in digitalization & e-commerce, innovation & new technologies, sustainability, and integrated shipping & logistics. With an intense 2-day agenda, the conference organized in-depth discussions to increase efficiency, and enhance safety in the logistics industry by an innovative digital strategy.

The Coop media partner Breakbulk Europe 2023 surpasses all previous attendance records

Posted on 3 August, 2023 | by admin

The three-day event that took place at Rotterdam Ahoy, Netherlands was attended by more than 10,445 supply chain industry professionals

Breakbulk Europe 2023 – a media partner of The Cooperative Logistics Network took place from 6th to 8th June 2023, at Rotterdam, Netherlands. The event which was attended by a record 10,445 industry professionals from over 126 countries, had been an out-and-out success. Held from 6th to 8th June 2023, the conference witnessed a 15% increase in total attendees as compared with 2022. Although most of the visitors hailed from the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium, there was a significant increase in the number of participants from countries like India, China, Turkey, the UAE, Brazil and Singapore.

As stated by Juliana Gibbons, VP for breakbulk specialist Swire Projects, “This event is truly exceptional in its ability to bring together a vast number of industry professionals in a condensed time frame. Breakbulk Europe presents an incredibly powerful business opportunity. Moreover, it extends beyond mere networking to provide a platform for showcasing your company, products and services.”

Furthermore, DHL Global Forwarding sponsored the main stage at this year’s event. It served as a platform for a series of captivating panel sessions. Renowned speakers engaged in thought-provoking discussions, covering a wide range of pertinent topics. From nuclear power and offshore wind to air cargo and the pivotal role of ports in enhancing supply chain efficiency, these sessions offered valuable insights and fostered meaningful dialogue among attendees.

Gelu Batrinca, a participant from Romania, expressed the enduring impact of Breakbulk Europe in forging strong and long-lasting partnerships. “With its diverse range of exhibitors and visitors representing various segments of the supply chain, Breakbulk Europe provides an outstanding platform for networking, and the formation of fruitful collaborations,” she says.

More than 150 participants enjoyed an inspiring session at the Women in Breakbulk Breakfast. Additionally, innovation and technology played a primary role at the all-new Breakbulk Futures Zone. The Futures Zone was an experienced-based space featuring products and services from industry innovators.

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

Posted on 31 March, 2023 | by admin

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 launches a new web application for their upcoming Annual Meeting

Posted on 13 January, 2023 | by admin

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.

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. “

The Cooperative Logistics Network teams up with Logistics Business Show, to be held from 15th to 17th March

Posted on 10 March, 2022 | by admin

Andrea Martin, The Coop’s FreightViewer Coordinator, will be speaking in one of the Roundtable Panel Discussions during the event

The Cooperative Logistics Network has partnered with Logistics Business Show– an international virtual exhibition cum conference for the logistics and materials handling industry. The Logistics Business Show will take place from 15th to 17th of March. This event offers a collaborative platform for supply chain professionals. The Logistics Business Show takes place twice a year in March and October. Over 5000 industry professionals will be attending the March and October events.

Andrea Martin, The Coop’s FreightViewer Coordinator, will be speaking at the Roundtable titled ‘Road Transport Challenges’. The Panel Discussion will be broadcasted live at their show on Tuesday 15th March at 10.00 am UK/11.00 am CET. Other topics for the Roundtable include- Software for Real-Time Visibility, Automation Systems in the Distribution Centre, Robotics Affordability & AI, Delivery WISMO & Inventory Management, Warehouse Worker Health & Safety, Track & Trace: Rugged Mobile, Sustainable Supply Chains, Forklift Innovation & Components.

Registering for the event will allow the participants to network with several renowned supply chain decision-makers. Additionally, the attendees can watch the conference and meet the panelists and exhibitors via live video calls and chats. They will also get to purchase products and solutions and ask questions to the panelist speakers. Most importantly, attending the event will enable the participants to enhance their networking and get an idea about the opinions and suggestions of industry experts and conference speakers.

The Coop members can register for this event by clicking on this link.

The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting will be held in less than two months

Posted on 17 September, 2021 | by admin

The cloud conference to be held on 15th and 16th November will be an easy and effective way for members to expand their operations

After the success of The Coop’s 1st Virtual Meeting, The Cooperative Logistics Network is once again gearing up to organize its 2nd Online Conference. The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting will take place on the 15th and 16th of November, 2021. This virtual meeting will bring the members together on one platform at one time for enhanced business networking.

The one-to-one video-conferences will form the core of the event. Members will get to participate in up to 32 video conferences of 20 minutes duration with previously selected network partners. The one-to-one business talks will cultivate long-term partnerships. Moreover, it will allow the participants to showcase their business and do the groundwork for many new collaborative projects. The Coop team has taken special care to accommodate delegates from all the different time zones.

The Coop-2nd Virtual Meeting — The Coop’s 2nd Virtual Meeting on 15th-16th November

The meeting will take place on a special platform designed by The Coop for a seamless online conferencing experience. Moreover, the meeting will also come with a special segment consisting of FreightViewer workshops. Andrea Martin, from The Coop’s FreightViewer department will explain the new updates of this quote generation platform via live demonstrations.

“We organize all our yearly meetings with one specific objective. We want to provide our members with a congenial atmosphere for enhanced networking so as to promote mutual collaboration and increase the business volume of the members. Now more than ever, the independent freight forwarders need to collaborate in order to recuperate from the aftermath of the pandemic. Our virtual meeting will allow the members to do the much-needed networking and nurture their business right from the safety and comforts of their home,” says Antonio Torres, the President and Founder of The Coop.