Conqueror Nouakchott moves 168 units of trucks, trailers, military equipment, excavators, and other rolling materials

The shipment which was meant for the mining industry was moved from Guinea to Mauritania via sea freight

Acconage Consignation Transit SA (ACT SA), Conqueror member in Nouakchott, Mauritania, moves an ocean freight shipment for the mining industry. They transported 168 units of trucks, trailers, military equipment, excavators, and other rolling materials from Boke Port, Guinea, to Nouakchott Port, Mauritania. They used an MV Orient Pluto vessel for transporting the cargo. The cargo was meant for the mining sector specifically for the offshore gas field rocks transportation for BP Tortue. The BP Tortue project is a cooperation project between the governments of Mauritania and Senegal.

Conqueror Nouakchott-Independent freight forwarder
Conqueror Nouakchott moves a ocean freight shipment for the mining industry

 

They were responsible for the entire logistic chain from vessel arrival until the final delivery of 168 units. Although they have experience in handling similar projects, the massive volume and diverse nature of the shipment made it somewhat challenging. As stated by Mr. Khalil Chouaib from ACT, “The most difficult aspect of this shipment 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.”

They did not use any special equipment for delivering this shipment. “Firstly, I would like to thank my teammates for seamlessly moving this complicated cargo. We also had to take the shipment from under the hook, and take care of lashing and warehousing. Additionally, we did the customs clearance and moved the cargo via trucks to the consignee’s site 60 Km from Nouakchott Port,” adds Mr. Chouaib.

Congratulations to Acconage Consignation Transit, and wishing them the best for the future!

 

 

Conqueror agents will meet online to discuss new business opportunities in less than two months

Conqueror’s 2nd Virtual Meeting which will take place on 29th and 30th November will allow members to do their networking directly from their home or office

After the success of our 1st Online Conference, the Conqueror team is once again getting ready to organize its 2nd Virtual Meeting. Conqueror’s 2nd Virtual Meeting will take place on the 29th and 30th of November 2021. The online meeting of freight forwarders will lead to greater accessibility by doing away with all obstacles to participation.

Conqueror's 2nd Vitual Meeting - independent freight forwarders
Conqueror’s 2nd Vitual Meeting of freight forwarders

 

The online one-to-one video conferences which will form the core of the event will lead to productive business talks among the participants.  Moreover, it will allow them to promote their business and pave the ground for several collaborative projects for the coming months. Delegates will get to take part in as many as 32 one-to-one video conferences with previously chosen partners. Additionally, the Conqueror team has ensured the accommodation of all delegates from the different time zones.

Like the previous meeting, this conference will also take place on a special platform designed for a seamless conferencing experience.  This user-friendly meeting platform will ensure an impeccable arrangement of the online meetings according to the agenda of the members. Apart from the one-to-one meetings, members will also participate in an online FreightViewer workshop. Conqueror’s FreightViewer coordinator Andrea Martin will provide online demonstrations about the latest features added to our quote generation platform.

In the words of Antonio Torres, the CEO and Founder of Conqueror Freight Network, “The sole objective of our annual meetings is enhanced collaboration among members and greater business volume within the network. Keeping this in mind our team has worked hard to create an unmatched online networking experience. The ongoing pandemic-induced crisis in this industry makes it all the more imperative for independent freight forwarders to come together, collaborate, and nurture their businesses.”

 Be there to make a difference in your project volume!

Conqueror Madrid moves to a new office space near the airport

Their office relocation was mainly because of their need to move as close as possible to the cargo terminal of Madrid Airport

Air Express Cargo S.L, Conqueror member in Madrid, Spain, has relocated to a new office space. Their new office has placed them very close to the cargo terminal of the Madrid airport. Additionally, their office comes with bigger and modern facilities with open spaces and great access to the cargo area.

AIR EXPRESS CARGO S.L. (Madrid)
Calle Trespaderne 7, 2A
28042 Madrid – Spain
Ph.: + 34 91 7472491

Conqueror Madrid-independent freight forwarder
New office of Conqueror Madrid

 

In the words of Francisco De la Cita, General Manager of Air Express Cargo, “As we are growing we needed a bigger office, as close as possible to the airport bonded area. Moreover, our certification as an IATA cargo agent has distinguished our air freight services from those offered by our competition. This is why our team regularly handles a growing volume of air freight and the move near the cargo terminal will speed up our processes enormously.”

Congratulations to Air Express Cargo and all the best for their future projects!

 

Conqueror Nouakchott moves 189 units of a project cargo shipment from UAE to Mauritania

This breakbulk shipment that was required for constructing a military hospital was moved via sea freight

Acconnage Consignation Transit SA, Conqueror member in Nouakchott, Mauritania, delivered 189 units of a breakbulk cargo meant for the construction of a military hospital for Covid-19 patients. Conqueror Nouakchott was in charge of the entire logistics chain of this complex shipment.

Conqueror Nouakchott-freight forwarder
ACT Shipping moving cargo for military hospital

 

They used 24 TEU containers for moving the 189 units of cargo. The military hospital under construction is a donation from the government of the UAE. In the words of Mr. Khalil Chouaib, the Country Manager of ACT Shipping, “To begin with, we are very happy to have pulled off this shipment successfully.  Moreover, we are glad to have played a part in fostering good relations between the Mauritania and UAE governments.”

They moved the containers from Jebel Ali Port, UAE, to Nouakchott Port, Mauritania. The shipment reached the consignee’s destination right on time. “Lastly, I would like to add that the ACT team is proud to assist the Ministry of Health of Mauritania during these difficult times,” adds Mr. Chouaib.

Congratulations to CQR Nouakchott, and best of luck with their upcoming projects!

 

Conqueror Hangzhou moves 51 temperature-sensitive shipments of nucleic acid tests

As a company specializing in international air cargo services, they are perfectly suited for the regular handling of temperature-sensitive medical cargoes

Domax Logistics Co Ltd, Conqueror member in Hangzhou, China, has moved several shipments of PPE and temperature-sensitive cargoes via air freight. To begin with, they moved several batches of shipments of nucleic acid test kits with dry ice and coolant (blue ice), from Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing, China, to Ethiopia, South Africa, Italy, Egypt, Bangladesh and Austria. To move these shipments they partnered with China Southern Airlines, Air China, Emirates, and Ethiopian Airlines.

Domax Logistics-air cargo service provider
Conqueror Hangzhou moves a batch of temperature sensitive cargoes

 

In addition, Conqueror Hangzhou also moved large shipment of oxygen concentrators from Shenzhen, Shanghai, Zhengzhou, Guangzhou to Kenya, India, Myanmar and so on.

In the words of Mr. Bruce Li, the General Manager of Domax Logistics, “Our impeccable international air cargo services have made us one of the leading air freight solution providers in Hangzhou. Moreover, our NVOCC, IATA certifications also help us provide tailor made solutions for our clients. Lastly, as a Conqueror member, we got to collaborate with many reliable logistics companies that have had a positive impact on our sales. All credits for these shipments go to my teammates whose hard work allowed us to execute this project seamlessly.”

Congratulations to Domax Logistics and wishing them the best for their future endeavours!

Conqueror Cape Town moves 2.6 million Kg of perishable cargo

This road freight shipment was moved from South Africa to Angola via reefer trucks

Afrigo Global Logistics, Conqueror member in Cape Town, South Africa, moved perishable cargo from Cape Town to Luanda, Angola, over the extended lockdown period. They made use of 15 meter reefer trucks able to load up to 30 pallets each. The weight of the cargo moved over this period exceeded  2.6 million Kg. It took an average of 15 days to complete one cycle per truck over a distance of 7700 km. As one of the leading independent freight forwarders in Cape Town, they have vast experience in perishable logistics.

Afrigo Global-independent freight forwarder
Afrigo Global Logistics moves 2.6 million Kg of perishable cargo

 

These shipments were complicated, since they had to deal with movement restrictions due to closed borders. As stated by Karel-Jan Nothnagel, the Managing Member of Afrigo Global, “In Africa, delivery takes time and one has to plan for every delay. Additionally, your staff needs to have patience and understand the importance of timely delivery of the goods. The bad road condition, the volume and time-sensitive nature of the shipment and the long distance were indeed challenging. Nevertheless, our fleet traveled 745,000 Km and delivered the cargo right on time.”

Congratulations to Afrigo Global Logistics and all the best for their future projects!

Conqueror Ashdod handles the movement of 20 ISO tanks

They were in charge of every aspect of this shipment including handling, operations, and customs clearance

Caspi Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearing Agents Ltd, Conqueror member in Ashdod, Israel, has recently carried out the movement of 10 x ISO tanks containing unique material. The cargo was moved to Haifa and Ashdod, Israel. “Our team impeccably handled, cleared and operated this shipment. Moreover, we also took charge of cleaning the tanks and storage for usage,” says Mr. Oren Cohen, the Business Development Manager of Caspi Freight Forwarding.

Conqueror Ashdod-independent freight forwarder
Conqueror Ashdod moves a chemical shipment

The shipment consisted of chemicals, ORGAL P 6820, and vinyl-acrylic copolymer emulsion in water. Additionally, to move this shipment they made use of a trailer with crane. “Perhaps the most challenging aspect of this project was to clear and deliver it on time due to the urgency of the cargo for the global industry. We look forward to successfully execute many such complex shipments to provide the most seamless service experience for our customers and partners,” adds Mr. Cohen.

Congratulations to Caspi Freight Forwarding for the perfect handling of this complex project!

 

Conqueror’s June Newsletter has been published and is now available for viewing

Conqueror’s June newsletter will update the readers with all the recent news from our agents, from the network, and from the industry

The June edition of Conqueror Freight Network’s 2021 newsletters has been published. As you all know, we have fixed the dates and agenda of Conqueror’s 2nd Virtual Meeting. Inside the newsletter, you will find several relevant details about our upcoming Virtual Meeting in November. Additionally, you will find all the latest news from your network partners from around the world.

Conqueror's June Newsletter 2021
Conqueror’s June Newsletter 2021

We have added many new features to Conqueror’s website. Inside, you will find the details of Conqueror’s news website features and intranet. Our main sector news focuses on Nigeria’s anti-piracy measures and its effects on the ocean freight industry. Moreover, you will also get to read many interesting news bits from the logistics industry. Make sure to check out our post with tips for a better relationship with your logistics partners. Furthermore, there is also a news about Container Xchange’s special discount on subscription for Conqueror members.

Lastly, do not forget to check out our section about Refer and Earn. Make sure to refer your peers in these cities about our network and stand a chance to win a 25% discount on your upcoming membership fee! To feature your company’s accomplishments in our upcoming newsletter, do not forget to send us a few lines about the latest projects undertaken by your company.

Hope you enjoy reading!

Conqueror partners with Cargo Talk, a popular logistics magazine in India

Cargo Talk which has a readership of 400,000 is an ideal avenue for freight forwarders to showcase their services to the international supply chain industry

Conqueror Freight Network, the largest exclusive network in the world with a coverage in more than 250 cities and 140 countries, has established a media partnership with Indian logistics and supply chain magazine Cargo Talk. Cargo Talk is a popular Indian platform for professionals in freight forwarding, multimodal logistics, warehousing, and the supply chain industry. It allows freight forwarders to showcase their services to the international freight forwarding industry. This magazine which was first published 20 years back presently has a circulation of 20,000 printed copies. The online version of this magazine has a readership of 400,000.

CQR Media Partner-Cargotalk
Cargotalk- magazine for the logistics industry

 

Cargo Talk also reaches the industry through email campaigns and social media channels. Its main subscribers are importers/exporters, corporate shippers, shipping lines, cargo agents, airlines, airport and seaport authorities, international and Indian chamber of commerce and government bodies.

This logistics magazine includes several sections like news, opinions and interviews, and reports that allow the freight forwarders and other supply chain industry professionals to stay tuned with the most pertinent news in the sector. Moreover, the magazine also has a special Award Talk section plus a dedicated Guest Column where pieces written by industry experts are published.

Conqueror encourages all members to take a look at their website and download the Cargotalk app from Play Store and App Store.

Conqueror’s interview with BlueX Trade- one of the most innovative logistics tech companies

Andrea Martin, from Conqueror’s FreightViewer department, talks to Wilson Huang, BlueX’s Senior Sales Manager, about the latest digitization trends in the transportation and logistics industry

Conqueror Freight Network has been encouraging its members to embrace digitization ever since day one. To this end, they have made available a wide range of online tools and platforms within FreightViewer, their free and exclusive transport management software. Conqueror members can avail these platforms to digitize several aspects of their businesses. The transportation and logistics industry is going through a transition phase. Ever since the pandemic, this industry is witnessing a transformation that is somewhat disruptive. For this reason, independent freight forwarders and carriers are now trying to make use of digital solutions provided by companies like BlueX.

→ Click on the image below to listen to the full interview

Conqueror's Interview with BlueX
Conqueror’s Interview with BlueX

BlueX is coming up with innovative logistics tech platforms that make ocean cargo service easier and more accessible for the shippers, forwarders and carriers. Simply put, they are doing this by connecting the service providers and the customers on one single platform.

BlueX interacts directly with the carriers to create a fresh business model aimed at maximizing the revenue of the shippers. In this interview Wilson Huang and Andrea Martin discusses the way in which this industry is transforming to become more focused on efficiency and customer service. In addition, they also touch upon the way in which the pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation.

Mr. Huang thinks that this sector has started embracing technology since the last three years. However, the process soon became imperative to survive the stiff industry competition. In the last two years this industry has seen a major change in terms of new technologies. For example, eight out of the top ten carriers have created their own freight rate quotation platform. Maersk started this over a decade ago by launching their online booking platform Maersk Spot Booking. Presently, 52% of their cargo are being booked on this online platform.

Wilson Huang who has experience both as a carrier and as a forwarder is in a perfect position to analyze the current scenario and present a valuable opinion. According to him, digitization is not longer the future of this industry…it is happening at the very moment. So long, it were the carriers who pioneered the process of digitization. However, the scenario is fast changing as several freight forwarders are using technologies to optimize their workflow. Flexport- a freight forwarding and customs brokerage company has clearly demonstrated how digitization is meeting the modern needs of forwarders. Lastly, the pandemic has provided a further push to the digital endeavours of the transportation and logistics industry. The digital trend is finally being transformed from a vision to the reality.