They have been offering a full range of logistical services for more than 15 years
Alpha Shipping Agency, Conqueror member in Durban and Johannesburg, South Africa, has been ranked as one of the top freight forwarders of South Africa according to the news portal, Africa Logistics. This achievement surely demonstrates their track record and their commitment to delivering high-quality logistical services in their territories.
They have been providing integrated logistical services including breakbulk cargoes, IMO Class 1 cargoes, intermodal transport, air freight, customs clearance, and cargo insurance, for more than 15 years.
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As stated by Byron Vather, the Sales Director of Alpha Shipping, “This achievement shows that our team’s hard work and dedication during these uncertain times has had its reward. Bearing in mind the high competition and the difficult situation we are going through, we are proud of how far our company has come and we will always do our best to offer our clients and partners with world-class services.”
“We are thankful to our clients, who are the key to our success, and for belonging to a professional network like Conqueror, where only the best agents are accepted.”
Congratulations to Alpha Shipping Services and wishing them all the best for their future endeavours!
Manik Pereira: “We are one of the top 10 freight and logistics companies in Sri Lanka. Additionally, we are first in investing in the latest technologies and ventures -we have a progressive outlook and are always willing to explore new opportunities and embrace change.”
Today we are publishing an interview with Manik Pereira, Chairman of Pership Synergy Pvt Ltd, CQR member in Colombo, Sri Lanka. In this interview Mr. Pereira talks about his company history, their area of operation, their strong points and the problems facing this industry.
Q. Please tell us a few words about the origins of Pership.
A. Pership was established in 1889 and Pership Group is a fourth generation business engaged in logistics and domestics services. We started as an import business in the 19th century catering to the British aristocratic society such as Governor Sir West, Lady Ridgeway in Ceylon. From 1905 we started expanding our operations with the introduction of the departmental store concept in Sri Lanka. To date, the Pereiras foster the same spirit of innovation and noble characteristics that is truly humbling.
Q. Which services do you offer?
A. We offer a wide range of services, from air transportation passenger services to cargo, ship, and freight services. We also manage exhibition logistics, relocation services, industrial household relocations, LPG discharging and oil bunkering, customs compliance, haulage solutions, fleet management, etc.
Q. What are the main challenges facing freight forwarders regarding the pandemic at the moment?
A. At the moment the only challenge I can think of is the Coronavirus. However, even during the pandemic, we worked around 24 hrs from home on a roster basis and handled a considerable volume of shipments with the spirit of teamwork.
Q. Which sectors in the freight forwarding industry are growing, and which are not? What is the outlook of Pership?
A. In Sri Lanka, currently, the sea volume is increasing instead of air. Regarding the outlook of Pership, with 130 years of partnerships and relationships, we have gained the trust and admiration of all our partners as an ethical and robust ally in the South Asian region. So all we ask for is to hold our position as one of the top 10 freight forwarders in the country.
Q. From your own experience, which are the keys to success in the freight forwarding industry?
A.Teamwork, good communication skill, seeking new business opportunities, and a strong bond with customers are some of the main areas which freight forwarders should focus on.
These are precisely the main skills that makes Pership stand out in the market. We are a highly respected Sri Lankan group of companies, with a strong reputation for the highest level of integrity adhering to fair trading policies, that is to say, that we are one of the top 10 freight and logistics companies in Sri Lanka. Additionally, we are first in investing in the latest technologies and ventures -we have a progressive outlook and are always willing to explore new opportunities and embrace change. We also count on a highly competent and empowered workforce across all disciplines in the maritime and logistics industries, and have immense goodwill and excellent rapport with all stakeholders & suppliers.
Q. In your opinion, what does the freight forwarders industry lack? How would you think it should improve?
A. Governmental aid to boost the transportation industry is absolutely imperative for the success of the freight forwarders. The government should invite / support / give them the maximum benefits, encourage the investors to visit and invest in the power, shipping and airline industries.
Q. What are the main technological challenges facing freight forwarders at the moment? How important is FreightViewer for the industry?
A. Technology is of vital importance to any industry in the present times and freight forwarding is no exception. However, it has to be remembered that not all stakeholders are tech savvy. Clients are keen on knowing the location of their shipments at any given time which is why live navigation and sophisticated tracking systems of multimodal shipments are now a standard requirement and not a luxury. Freight forwarders need to implement the various technological innovations such as FreightViewer – to make their services more attractive for the customers.
Q. From your experience, what are the keys to success in the freight forwarding industry?
A. In Asia, people still expect a personal touch from the service providers. I have to admit that freight forwarders bridge the gap between carriers and customers world over who come from different cultures and operate at different times. We need to create the right balance between olden day practices and futuristic processes.
Throughout 2020 they have moved a considerable volume of rail freight from China to several countries in the EU
JCT (China) Co. Ltd, Conqueror member in Beijing, China, is taking the lead in the China Europe rail freight service. All through the year, they have transported several shipments including PPE cargo from China to many European countries. Until now they have moved almost 100×40’ for EB service from Europe to China, and 120×40’ for WB from China to Europe.
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They have shipped around 21x 40 containers for two lots of masks and protective gowns from China to Moscow, Russia. “The China-Europe rail service has allowed us to offer speedy and cost effective transportation solutions and in last year, our team has become veritable experts in railway transport services. The rail freight between China and Europe is quickly increasing and we still have lots of containers and waiting for space in the trains,”says Mr. Jeff Zhang, the Managing Director of JCT.
Congratulations to JCT for their new office and wishing them the very best for their future projects!
They have been declared as the number 1 freight forwarder in RH volume by Sealand, the number 2 forwarder by Safmarine and among the top 3 by CMA, MSC and Hapag-Lloyd
Falcon Freight Group, Conqueror member in Alexandria, Egypt, has been ranked by the top global shipping lines for being one of the leading Freight Forwarder in the Reefer sector. They have been announced as the #1 forwarder in RH volume by the prestigious Shipping Company and the well-known Maersk division Sealand, and have been listed among the top 3 by Safmarine, MSC, CMA, and Hapag Lloyd.
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In the words of Sherine el Hakim, Founder and Managing Director of Falcon Freight Group: “We are grateful to have been recognized with these accolades. They will surely improve the trust of our potential and our top RH customers.”
With over 22 years of market experience, Falcon Freight Group is known for being a pioneer freight forwarder specialized in fresh cargo logistics by providing Reefer Services and Multimodal transportation.“We have always ranked high in the Relative Humidity business in Egypt and eager to maintain our optimal status quo. The key to our success is that we ensure that the risk is minimized while delivering perishables to overseas customers, guaranteeing optimum condition in a cost-effective way.” says Sherine el Hakim.
Additionally, this has much merit since 2020 has been a very difficult year: “Thanks to the competency of our entire workforce, we have always maintained our position in the market despite the massive competition. Even in a year like 2020, we must say that we are happy that we have survived successfully and were able to achieve an increase in volume despite the market challenges along with the COVID 19 impact on the international trades,” states Sherine El Hakim.
Congratulations to Falcon Freight Group and wishing them the very best for their future projects!
The 6 crates of medical accessories with a net weight of 2,887 kg were moved from USA all the way to the Republic of Yemen
Griffin Logistics, Conqueror member at Sana’a, Yemen, has recently handled the movement of a cargo consisting of medical equipment from USA to Yemen. To this end, they partnered with American Lamprecht Transport, Conqueror member in Chicago, Baltimore, Denver, San Francisco and Greenville-Spartanburg. The biggest challenge of this shipment was that the cargo was stopped for three months at the port and this was a source of significant concern for the Griffin Logistics team.
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In the words of Mr. Yasser M. Alwan, the General Manager of Griffin Logistics, “This had been a very significant shipment for us as it allowed us to serve the healthcare needs of a war-torn nation. Our team is working hard and yielding productive results despite the difficult conditions due to the pandemic and the war in Yemen. I would like to say a big thanks to my teammates and my partners for their excellent job with regards to this project!”
Congratulations to Griffin Logistics for the successful accomplishment of this project and all the best for their future endeavours!
They were responsible for each and every aspect of the shipment which was moved from Yokohama, Japan, to Cebu City, Philippines
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Nominated Freight Intl Services, Conqueror member in Manila and Cebu, Philippines, moves an oversized breakbulk shipment with a net weight of 175 tons. They were in charge of the shipping, land transportation, lifting, unpacking, positioning and assembly of this overweight cargo which was moved from Yokohama, Japan, to Cebu City, Philippines.
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The shipment consisted of one unit of dismantled moulding machine for an infant incubator with 15 oversized crates. “The massive crates of the machine were extremely difficult to move-in and fit into the newly built narrow space where our crane could barely swing and manoeuvre. With the experience we have had and with the will to do it, we managed to do execute the task flawlessly and once again deliver quality service to our client,” states Mr. Gary Cortes, the Vice President of CQR Manila/Cebu.
Congratulations to Nominated Freight Intl Services Inc for a job well done and all the best for their future projects!
They took care of all aspects of this ex-works shipment including road survey and customs clearance
MGL Cargo Services, Conqueror member in Cairo, Egypt, has recently moved five OOG tanks from Egypt to Morocco. Each of the tanks had a dimension of L 13.794* W 4.035* H 4.483 m and weighed 30,544 kg each.
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“Moving a shipment of this enormous dimension demanded tremendous effort and coordination on the part of our team. Due to the prompt communications between our employees from various departments, this massive shipment reached the client’s destination safely and on time,” says Mr. Wassim Magdy, the Managing Director of MGL Cargo Services.
Conqueror Cairo’s well trained and professional team with more than 20 years of experience took control of several aspects of this project including road survey, approval from police and road authorities, loading, pre-carriage, lashing, port operations and customs clearance. “I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt thanks to all my customers and Conqueror partners for their trust and support all these years.”
Congratulations to MGL Cargo Services and wishing them all the best for their future endeavours!
Conqueror Freight Network has established a partnership with Group Futurista for the Future of Digital SCM 3.0 Webinar
Supply Chain is going through tremendous changes all in a year, the pandemic has laid bare the underlying vulnerabilities and problems in the organization’s business models. This has led to reveal the incompetence of most companies in managing their supply chain networks in a digitally integrated frame.
Usage of Data Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), etc. Has opened opportunities for growth, innovation, and gaining competitive advantage by leading the change to build an interconnected supply chain network for the organizations.
To lead the initiative of Digital overhaul in the Supply Chain, Group Futurista, the leading Global Events, and PR Company are ready to bring the third edition of the ‘Future of Digital Supply Chain in a Post-COVID World’ webinar #FODS3.0 on 21st January 2021 at 10:00 EST / 15:00 GMT.
#FODS3.0, a unique platform with 150+ Key Decision-makers that brings together collective knowledge sharing and networking amongst the leading Supply Chain & Logistic Players, Retail Giants, Warehousing Solution providers, Startups, Tech Providers, Government, and Investors to enable all across Europe and North America.
A special mention our Platinum Sponsors Kinaxis, Concentric, Project44, Elementum INC as well as our Gold Sponsor Instafreight supporting our webinar.
Keynote Speakers:
Pierre Perdoux – Senior Vice President, Procurement Operations, Airbus
Topic: How Digital Solutions can support performance improvement within the Supply Chain?
Last month they shipped luxury Porsche cars, two reactors for biological cleaning plant, heavy marble blocks, pipes and machineries
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CV Maragos International Forwarding PC, Conqueror member in Athens, Greece, is specializing in the normal staffing/un staffing and transhipments of difficult and valuable shipments from their warehouse. As said by Mr. Vlassis Maragos, the General Manager of CQR Athens, “Our team has become extremely adept at handling challenging and high-value items while maintaining cost-efficiency for the benefit of our clients.”
In the last month, they moved Porsche 911 racing cars each of which were valued at approximately €100k. They were also responsible for the movement to a Greek island of two oversizeUASB reactors meant for biological cleaning valued at over €100k each. Apart from these high-value cargoes, they also transshipped heavy marble blocks of up to 28MT and made a purchase of 30 x 40 high cube SOC containers (with pipes and machinery) for transporting an entire construction project to West Africa.
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Mr. Maragos, further states, “Challenged by the COVID-19 circumstances, CVM PC has found ways to enhance its competence and business. We are also purchasing and supplying SOC containers, issuing seaworthy and lashing certificates, while providing survey services and reports for all types incl. break bulk cargos. Thus, I would like to take this opportunity to thank my partners and of course my valued clients for their trust and support!”
The first event of Logistics Business Exhibition will be held from 22nd – 25th February 2021, with a second week in September 2021
The Logistics Business is staging an international, virtual exhibition for the logistics and materials handling industry in 2021. The Logistics Business Exhibition provides a platform for interaction between logistics, IT, transport and supply chain services, warehousing and materials handling manufacturing industries. The exhibition virtual marketplace enables visitors to source products online, request specific quotations, meet exhibitors on video calls & chats, networking, downloading documents and more.
With no physical events taking place till at least May, Logistics Business Show will enable international buyers to source products and services via live video meetings, to request quotes, discuss projects and receive sales product information. 70+ exhibitors are anticipated to participate and several thousand visitors.
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There will be 6 virtual halls: Forklift & AGV Technology, Handling Automation Systems, Packaging & Pallets, Software & Computing, Transport Services & Equipment, Warehousing Equipment. Visitors will be able to browse halls and search for specific requirements from a long list of sub-categories. Watch a demo guide here.
There will also be live-streamed Panel Discussions, moderated by our Editor, Paul Hamblin: Distribution Centre Project Management; Supply Chain Software-as-a-service Thought Leadership; Loading Bay & Warehouse Safety, Automated & Robot Warehouse Vehicles; Packaging for eCommerce; Contract Logistics & Freight Management, Forklift Technology Innovations; Sortation & Conveying Suppliers’ Forum; Storage System Projects, Transport Management IT Platform Decisions; Wearable Devices and Data Capture in Logistics; Pallets & Containers for Green Supply Chains. Visitors will be able to watch them and ask live questions.
There’s also a Networking Lounge, Chat Room and Keynote Address. You can read more about the event here.
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