Conqueror member in Bandar Abbas and Tehran handled a project shipment consisting of 257 units of road constructing trucks and equipment

This bulk shipment was moved from Shanghai all the way to Baku, Azerbaijan

Farasoobar Int’l Forwarder & Transport Co. – our member in Tehran and Bandar Abbas, Iran – has recently moved a project cargo which comprised of 257 units of trucks and related equipment. The total weight of the cargo was a whopping 1157 tons and the volume of the cargo was 5270 CBM. The freight which was loaded at the Port of Shanghai was carried all the way to Bandar Abbas from where it was transported by road to its final destination in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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independent freight agent

“We are proud to have successfully concluded this important project for our VIP customer- the State Agency of Azerbaijan Automobile Roads. The process of loading, unloading, stuffing and securing all the 257 differently sized units had indeed been a challenging task which was proficiently performed by the experts of our team,” says Ms. Marina Avakian, General Manager of Farasoobar Int’l.

Congratulations to CQR Tehran/Bandar Abbas for successfully handling this complex shipment!

Conqueror member in Gdansk and Gdynia celebrates their 160th Anniversary!

The team of C. Hartwig S.A kicks off this special occasion on a festive note

We are delighted to announce that C. Hartwig S.A – our CQR member in Gdansk and Gdynia – is going strong after completing 160 years of existence in the market.

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international logistics service provider

As the oldest freight forwarders in Poland, CQR Gdansk and Gdynia, couldn’t have been happier about this special event.

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international logistics service provider

“Its been a century and 60 years since our inception and this real long and successful journey has been made possible by the diligent work and commitment of our team at C. Hartwig who have always dedicated themselves and continue to dedicate themselves to being the unchallenged experts of our industry, stated Michal Siemiatkowski, Network Coordinator of C.Hartwig.

In order to celebrate their anniversary, the entire team of C. Hartwig, which consists of over 300 employees along with their key partners, guests and clients, boarded buses from the company premises on Saturday to reach the resort on Sobieszewska Island.

They spent the morning participating in various sport activities which helped to strengthen the ties among the team members. After the gala dinner in the evening they enjoyed the performance of a stand up comedian which was followed by a very happening party which lasted till dawn.

A very happy 160th Anniversary to C. Hartwig S.A from the entire Conqueror team!

The autumn edition of Conqueror Newsletter has now been published!

This edition will offer you an insight into our upcoming Annual Meeting in 2019

We are pleased to announce that the September edition of Conqueror’s quarterly newsletter has been published and can now be viewed on our website. This edition of our newsletter is packed with essential information about Conqueror’s 8th Annual Meeting to be held in Phuket in 2019 along with other important info about the network members and interesting snippets from the supply chain industry.

We have also dedicated 2 pages on the key strategies to improve your networking within Conqueror, so that you get to make the most of your membership. As you all know, Conqueror’s new online tool is going to be launched real soon and therefore we have included a special feature on FreightViewer- our upcoming freight rate management software which will enormously expedite your work processes.

Happy reading!

Conqueror Ulaanbaatar supporting the green energy

Conqueror Ulaanbaatar acts as the official logistics service provider of the first commercial wind farm project in Mongolia

Tuushin International Freight Forwarders has been associated with the Salkhit Wind Farm,a flagship project for Mongolia’s renewable energy sector and the energy sector as a whole, which has introduced new and advanced technology and knowhow to the industry.

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logistics business partner

As stated by Mr Bayarsaikhan Lunden, Director of the Sales Department of Tuushin International Freight Forwarders, “Our team was responsible for arranging the entire transportation from EXW Factories to final site at Salkhit. The items we handled mainly consisted of towers, blades, nacelle and hub shipments.”

Located 70 km southeast of the capital city Ulaanbaatar, the Salkhit Wind Farm is a landmark project that is a result of close cooperation between the private sector, international development institutions, and the Government of Mongolia. The wind farm will be powered by GE 1.6MW turbines. It will offset 180 thousand tons of CO2 emissions, save 1.6 million tons of fresh water, and reduce coal usage by 122 thousand tons annually.

“The clean power generated by this 50MW wind farm will service customers connected to the Mongolian central grid.”Mr Bayarsaikhan Lunden further added.

Congratulations to CQR Ulaanbaatar for being a part of this important project!

Conqueror member in Pune and Bangalore transports an oversized column of a boiler

The cargo which was shipped from Baroda was moved all the way to Antwerp

Atlas Shipping Services Pvt Limited, our member in Pune and Bangalore, India, has recently handled a cargo consisting of a huge boiler column which was 30 meters in length. The top-notch team work of Atlas Shipping made possible the successful delivery of this complex shipment. The cargo which weighed around 52 MT was loaded at the Mundra Port with the help of a long boom crane. On reaching the destination, the cargo was delivered with the use of a 4 axel semi propelled trailer.

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international shipping

“Moving this enormous cargo during the rainy season was indeed a challenge especially because of the length of the shipment and the terrible condition of the roads. We were required to navigate through small villages which could only be done at night. Our team put forth a great effort and do a hard work,” said Sushil Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of Atlas Shipping.

Congratulations to Atlas Shipping on successfully completing this project!

Conqueror Jeddah successfully moves a complex project cargo consisting of transformers and case accessories

The cargo, which weighed over 106 tons, was loaded and unloaded by the use of jacking method

Global Union Alliance Company, CQR member in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, recently handled a complex shipment consisting of 1 unit of transformers weighing 85 tons and 5 case accessories from Bahrain to Dammam Port. A 12 axle low-bed vehicle was used to deliver this project cargo while the shipment was loaded and unloaded by the use of jacking method.

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logistics business partner

“The successful movement of this complex project cargo has once again helped us prove our worth as one of the most competent forwarders in our city. I’d like to thank all my team members whose meticulous efforts permitted us to transport the shipment without any hitches,” said Mr. Hareb Shaikh, Commercial Manager of Global Union Alliance Company.

Congratulations to Global Union Alliance Company for successfully completing this project!

Celebration time for CQR Delhi!

Three Aces Global Logistics celebrates their 30th Foundation Day

Our CQR member in Delhi, one of the leading custom brokers and freight forwarding companies in India, has recently completed their 30th year of operations. “The tireless working of each and every member of our team has helped us become what we are today. We sincerely thank all our employees (many of whom are with us right from the beginning), our clients and our partners within the network all of whom have immensely helped us grow,” stated Mr Pankaj Agarwal, Director of Three Aces Global.

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international logistics service provider

Established back in 1989, Three Aces Global has quickly evolved into a multifaceted corporate house which has carved out a niche in the Indian as well as the global freight forwarding market. Mr Agarwal further added, “Our dedicated team will keep striving to keep the clients satisfaction to the highest level. We also have plans to expand our branches to other cities in India,”

Hearty congratulations to Three Aces Global!

Conqueror Tunis revamps their website

The new website of CQR Tunis which is much more user friendly than the previous version is also mobile compatible

In a bid to enhance the experience of their customers and visitors, Scoop Cargo has completely upgraded their old website and came up with a new and improved website for their company. The new website comes with all the latest information about their agency along with detailed description of their activities and services allowing their customers and partners a totally hassle free browsing experience.

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freight forwarder

In the words of Mr. Cherif Haj Slimane, Managing Director of Scoop Cargo: “The new Scoop Cargo website includes all the details about our services and professional experiences. Moreover, it would allow our visitors to communicate with us more easily since it shows all our contact details. I am confident that this new website would enhance the productivity of our team in more than one way.”

We invite all members to check out Scoop Cargo’s website!

CQR Monterrey starts handling Amazon FBA business

CQR member in Monterrey, Mexico, is collaborating with Amazon to increase their business and improve the quality of their services

Gyro Logistics has implemented a new business strategy by beginning a collaboration with Amazon in Mexico. Gyro Logistics will start handling Amazon FBA business, an ecommerce service offered by Amazon in which they will take responsibility of shipping Gyro’s products.

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logistics business partner

In the words of David Koo, from Gyro Logistics, “With this new ecommerce initiative, we aim to boost our visibility, provide a better service to our customers and partners, and of course augment our business”.

In order to facilitate the use of this new service to their clients, they have created an introductory guide to explain the basic flow process to their clients on how to use Amazon FBA. Mr. Koo further explains that: “The first thing our clients will need to do is to check their Amazon account. In case they have an Amazon USA or Canada account then it should be upgraded to North America Unified Account for Mexico. Then, they would need to follow the steps provided below”:

1. Send us the details of the cargo, including the HST code, CIF value, commodity detail, weight, and dimension. They would need to check if a special permit is required by Mexican Authorities.
2. We will summarise the estimated cost, including import duty, VAT, customs and other local fees.
3. Create a FBA shipment account on Amazon MX and apply the FBA label.
4. Ship it to us along with the Amazon FBA order slip (MBL consigned to Gyro and HBL consigned to Amazon FBA).
5. When the cargo reaches the port of Mexico, we will inspect it for the HST code verification
6. Send us the total expense to cover all the costs.
7. We will import it under our own import permit.
8. Create an Amazon shipping slip and forward it to us.
9. Finally, we will ship your cargo to the FBA center in Mexico.

Congratulations to Gyro Logistics on their new venture!

Lufthansa Cargo is closely cooperating with Brussels Airlines Cargo to complement their individual businesses

The mutual cooperation between the 2 companies would allow the Brussels Airlines Cargo customers to easily access the international route network of Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo has taken over the task of marketing of the cargo facilities of Brussels Airlines and customers are already able to book a shipment with a departure from 1st September onward. The collaboration is expected to reap a host of benefits foremost among which is the easy access of clients to more than 300 cities in over 100 countries which form a part of Lufthansa Cargo’s international route network.

As stated by Dorothea von Boxberg, “Thanks to the close cooperation between Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo, our customers benefit from numerous new connections and destinations. We are very pleased that our worldwide network is thus becoming even more comprehensive and stronger,”

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air freight and logistics services

Customers of Lufthansa will now enjoy route networks in 15 new territories in various parts of Africa.

According to Reinout Puissant, Global Platform Manager of Brussels Airlines Cargo, “Our close cooperation with Lufthansa Cargo results in a real win-win situation for both companies and our customers. As Africa specialist, we add new destinations to the portfolio of Lufthansa Cargo and from a Brussels Airlines perspective, we can now make even better use of our freight capacity”.