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Conqueror partners with ACI 23rd Ballast Water Management Conference

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The conference which is all about the latest trends in ballast water legislation will take place on 26th & 27th of June in Houston, Texas, USA

Session Five of ACI’s 23rd Ballast Water Management Conference, taking place on 26th & 27th of June 2019 in Houston, Texas, USA, titled ‘Regulatory Roadmap’, will examine recent changes in ballast water legislation. It is key for ship-owners to be aware of these developments in order to remain compliant at all times.

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freight forwarders

The session will consist of the following presentations:

‘Update on IMO Ballast Water developments’ – Marcie Merksamer, Biologist / Vice President, EnviroManagement, Inc.

Marcie recently attended IMO’s MEPC 74 (13-17 May 2019) so will be best-placed to share the latest regulatory developments, including BWMS Type Approval updates, developments for ballast water sampling & analysis, and BWMS Commissioning Testing.

‘Canada’s Proposed Ballast Water Regulatory Approach’ – Colin Henein, Manager/Senior Policy Advisor, Transport Canada

Colin will be focusing on ballast water regulation in Canada, addressing Transport Canada’s discussion paper based on amendments required to the Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations.

The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, giving the audience the chance to ask our expert speakers anything they wish to know. This will provide an invaluable source of information regarding all aspects of ballast water regulation.

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freight forwarders

Venue details:
Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks
2712 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, USA
Phone: +1 713 523 8448
Website

 

Interested members can register now by clicking on the following link:
https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/ballast-water-management-summit-usa/

The agenda of the conference can be downloaded by clicking on the following link:
https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/mbwn4-agenda-mkt/

Conqueror Porto won a project to ship electrical substations to 3 sites in Rwanda for distributing electricity to the remote areas of the country

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This project is part of the government’s plan to bring electrical energy to 70% of Rwanda’s households by 2018

MGC Transitarios, the CQR member in Porto, Portugal, is in charge of the shipments of electrical substations to 3 sites in Rwanda. “The shipments in Rwanda are seriously challenging. The containers will go to Tanzania and from there we have to cross the entire country before entering Rwanda. The roads are not exactly great and for this project the Government and the consignee are improving the accesses, build bridges, roads, and so on as part of the plan,” says Gonçalo Ribeiro, Sales Manager of MGC Transitarios.

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international logistics

The items to be shipped consist of nearly 200 containers. Besides that, MGC will also have to ship out of gauge equipment and some break bulk pieces. Three of the transformers consist of 740 x 295 x 410 cm, weighing 81,000 kg. The other three have a dimension of 635 x 270 x 330 cm, weighing 46,000 kg. 

Gonçalo Ribeiro further adds, “Currently only 25% of Rwanda’s households have power. Of course, like all companies, we are here to make money but it is even better if you can make money and in the process help 6 million people that are still struggling due to lack of electricity.”

Congratulations to MGC Transitarios for successfully carrying out this project and wishing them the very best for the future!

Blink Logistics has become the logistics service provider for the upgrade of Masindi Oil Roads

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The new road will connect to the oil fields in Masindi, and support the growth of Uganda’s oil and gas sector

Blink Logistics Limited, Conqueror Juba and Kampala, has been selected as the logistics service provider for the upgrade of a 120 km road. “The project at hand is not an easy one and our team is prepared to overcome any hurdles which might come in our way. We are extremely honoured to have been selected for such an immense assignment,” says Barbara Nakandi Ampereza, Principal Commercial Executive of Blink Logistics.

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logistics companies and suppliers

The project which is funded by the World Bank will connect this route to the oil fields of Masindi thereby aiding the development of the country’s oil and gas sector. Blink Logistics has been tasked with the movement of cargo from the Port of Mombasa through the Malaba border point to the customer’s site. Barbara further adds, “The project is still ongoing and will take some time to complete. Blink Logistics pledges to execute this job with utmost care and professionalism,”


Congratulations to Blink Logistics for garnering this important project!

Conqueror Cairo handles a project cargo consisting of a new production line for one of their partners

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The cargo which was loaded from Hamburg, Germany, was shipped all the way to Alexandria, Egypt

MGL Cargo Services, Conqueror member in Cairo, Egypt, has recently handled a project cargo for a new production line from Hamburg to Alexandria. In order to deliver this project cargo, they used x40’ HC DC + 2 x 40’ flat racks out of gauge. They made use of special low bed trucks for transporting the flat racks and used cranes and forklifts to discharge the shipment at the destination.

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logistics business partner

The cargo reached the destination intact and on time, thanks to the expertise and teamwork of MGL Cargo. As stated by Mr. Wassim Magdy of MGL Cargo Services, “We were in charge of each and every aspect of the shipment including documentation, customs clearance, and transportations. The project was not an easy one and we had to make route survey to find the best and safest route from Alexandria to the point of discharge at the 10th of Ramadan Industrial Zone where the cargo was unloaded,” 

Congratulations to MGL Cargo Services for a job well done!

Conqueror Valletta works as the logistics service provider for a waste management initiative by the government

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The government, through a local company had issued a tender which was awarded to a local waste management operator. CQR Valletta provided logistical and freight solutions.

Carmelo Caruana Co Ltd, Conqueror member in Valletta, Malta, worked on a waste bins project for a Malta government initiative. This year, Malta embarked on a waste management initiative to be in line with EU standards on organic recyclable waste whereby each household was provided with waste bins. Carmelo Caruana Co Ltd was appointed by the local operator awarded the tender for this waste management project. 

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independent freight agent

Some of the most challenging aspects of this project was loading the containers & trailers respectively from different suppliers for different parts of the bins whilst meeting the organized ship schedules. “We are very proud to be associated with this crucial project which will help our country better manage and recycle organic waste. Carmelo Caruana Co Ltd have completed their task and the majority of bins are already being utilized in households across the Maltese Islands,” says Mr. Dwayne Caruana, the Senior Logistics Manager of Carmelo Caruana Co Ltd. 


Congratulations to Carmelo Caruana and wishing them the very best for their future endeavours!

 

Conqueror Stockholm bags a high velocity project!

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Euroglobe Shipping AB moves 234 motorcycles for an auction in Texas, USA

Euroglobe Shipping AB, Conqueror member in Stockholm, Sweden, hauls 234 veteran motorcycles of high value along with some one of a kind MCS from Stockholm, Sweden, to Long Beach, USA. The value of this cargo has been estimated at a whopping € 12.5 million.

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independent freight forwarders

For inland haul, they made use of trucks with liftgates and created cribs for loading the containers so as to ensure that the bikes arrive intact at their destination. “We arranged the pickup from a museum and transported them to our facilities where we did the inspection and evaluation of the cargo. Due to narrow streets and the fragile nature of the shipment, we had to make 34 trips, loading 7 motorcycles per turn,” says Marco Sangüesa from the Sales department of Euroglobe. 

Mr. Sangüesa further added, “The bikes were shipped to our warehouse in the port of Stockholm where we loaded them into containers. Packing and loading the motorbikes was a rather demanding and time-consuming task since no bike was like the other. Moreover, the items were extremely valuable and fragile and on top of that, we had to keep the customer’s deadline in account. Thanks to the dedication and team-work of my colleagues, the bikes made it to Long Beach unscratched and right on time!” 

Congratulations to Euroglobe Shipping for perfectly executing this challenging project!

The spring edition of Conqueror’s quarterly newsletters is now published and available for viewing

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In this edition of our newsletter, you’ll get to find everything about our last Annual Meeting at Phuket along with many other interesting topics and news from the industry

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best freight forwarder network

We are happy to announce that the first edition of this year’s Conqueror’s quarterly newsletter has been published and is now available for viewing on our website. This newsletter brings you all the crowning moments of our 8th Annual Meeting at Phuket along with the photos of the delegates and links to the videos of the highlights of the meeting.

We have also included an article about Smart Containers and the way it is impacting the supply chain industry. Like every other issue, this newsletter is also going to keep you updated with all the achievements of your network partners along with relevant news bits from the sector. We are sure that the photos and news of our conference will motivate you to participate in our upcoming Annual Meeting in 2020, the venue and date of which will soon be revealed!

If you want to feature the news of your company in our next newsletter then don’t forget to write to us about the latest accomplishments of your company. Make sure to check out our newly published newsletter by clicking on the following link:
https://www.conquerornetwork.com/PDF-Flip/index.php?target=19-03

Happy reading!

Conqueror member in Bangalore and Pune, India, is about to participate in the Antwerp XL Trade Fair

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The Antwerp Expo will feature over 100 leading break bulk companies which will take care of the break bulk cargo requirements

Atlas Shipping Services Pvt Ltd, the Conqueror member in Bangalore and Pune, India, is about to take part in the Antwerp XL Trade Fair to be held from 7th -9th May, 2019 at Antwerp, Belgium. As stated by Neeta Shukla, the HR Manager of Atlas Shipping, “We invite you to be our VIP guest at Antwerp XL. This event is putting the logistics of break bulk, RoRo and heavy lift back at the heart of the conversation,”

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partner with logistics company

The VIP guests of Atlas shipping will be getting exclusive access to the VIP lounge for refreshments and snacks, an invitation to the networking events in the evening, free access to the full 2 day programme and a VIP invitation to bring along a colleague. Conqueror members who are willing to attend the event are requested to get in touch with Atlas Shipping Services.


Wishing Atlas Shipping Services all the best for this upcoming event!

Conqueror Cape Town now goes by the name of Afrigo Global Logistics

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Afri-Cross Global Logistics, the CQR member in Cape Town, South Africa, has changed their company name to Afrigo Global Logistics as a part of their business restructuring process

This New Year, the Conqueror member in Cape Town, South Africa, has changed their name from Afri-Cross Logistical Solutions to Afrigo Global Logistics. After the restructuring and streamlining of the business of
Afri-Cross Logistical Solutions, it was decided by the owner to merge his two businesses into one entity named Afrigo Global Logistics.

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international logistics service provider

 

 

 

 

“Our newly restructured and streamlined company now has an international footprint and representation, enabling us to provide a larger service portfolio. We hope that all our fellow members had a great and fruitful time at Phuket and we look forward to nurturing the newly forged relationships with our network partners,” says Karel Jan Nothnagel, the Managing Director of Afrigo Global.


Wishing Afrigo Global Logistics the very best for all their future endeavours!

Conqueror’s 8th Annual Meeting has been extensively covered by various popular web journals of the maritime and logistics sector

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Conqueror’s 8th Annual Meeting at Phuket, Thailand, which was attended by over 120 delegates from across 50 countries, has been covered by at least 8 websites dedicated to the shipping, maritime and logistics sector.  The event which was held on 2nd– 4th April 2019 was covered by NovoLogistics-  a Spanish language website, Exim India- an English language logistics news website, Logistics Business- a popular UK based logistics web magazine, GDN (Gulf Daily News) Online- an English language newspaper published in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Logistics Brief- an English language logistics journal, and Veintipies- a Spanish language website dedicated to information and news on logistics and international transport sector.

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logistics companies and suppliers
logistics companies and suppliers
logistics companies and suppliers

 

The news published on different websites mainly talk about the success of the meeting, the numerous networking opportunities it presented, and how it helped the members to strengthen their individual companies. Furthermore, they also write about FreightViewer- CQR’s member-exclusive online tool which is an important step forward in the digitization endeavours of the independent freight forwarders.

You can take a look at the news by visiting the links below: