This week we would like to bring you the special news of two Conqueror partners working together to form a “multinational” beating tender.
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CQR Porto member MGC Transitarios, Lda recently won a project of 117.541kgs of air cargo from Portugal to Saudi Arabia. The load required 8 full trucks from Porto to Amsterdam and 3 cargo aircrafts to load all pieces involved (102 in total, some of them were 2.56m high!). The complexity of the project was such that the final route was Porto-Amsterdam-Luxemburg-Dammam-Jeddah.
When CQR Porto started negotiating this project they found that Portuguese air companies were not offering competitive prices. So, they contacted CQR Amsterdam, AMLH BV H.O.D.N. AIRFRIGO, to find a competitive solution outside of Portugal. Together they managed to negotiate and secure the best rates for the project, beating several multinational companies that were also interested in such large and complex shipment.
The negotiations with the shipper (the biggest technological company in Portugal) were hard; taking over a week to get available space and to convince the client that they were the right partners for the job.
We are pleased to report that the CQR Livorno (Italy) Member, Tieffe Group SRL, celebrated their 5th Anniversary on the 23rd of January 2017. The whole firm gathered for a dinner in celebration and a good time was had by all!
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Tieffe Group SRL’s CEO Tiberio Faoro said at the event: “I want to say thank you to my staff, suppliers, customers and to all our Conqueror partners in the world, we are one!”
The whole team are proud of what they have accomplished over these five years and are ready to continue to support their customers and partners with their usual top quality services.
Back in January 2012, the team comprised of only 2 people. Today, not only they have grown to be 10 full time staff, but they are working at the highest of standards, as recognized by Dun & Bradstreet last December, when they awarded them their top rating.
We are pleased to share that the CQR Cairo member have added a new member to their team.
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They would like to introduce Mr. Jean Sadek, an experienced Logistics professional with over 20 years’ experience in the fields of cargo, oil and Gas logistics and Supply Chain Management. The appointment has been made in continuance with the MGL Cargo Services expansion plan. Mr Sadek has joined the organization from Panalpina World Transport where he was the Country Head of Energy Solutions for 10 Years.
Jean told us that he is excited to join the well-established team and is looking forward to using his experience to increase the projects shipping capacity of the company.
Already in-situ, Jean is ready to handle project related client enquiries and requests. Welcome on board!
CQR Chengdu is the leading player in China for the rail service from China to Europe (Poland & Germany), and then use trucking service to extend to other nearby countries, within East Central Europe, Western Europe, Scandinavia & Baltic areas..
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They work with many railway companies in China (like Wuhan, Hefei, Chengdu, Suzhou, Yiwu, Changsha, Chongqing, Changchun, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, etc.), which allows them great scope in securing the best shipping times and rates. In addition to the rail FCL service, they also have weekly rail LCL consolidation service to Poland & Germany.
Rail service is far cheaper than airfreight services, and also much faster than ocean service. It’s a good choice for the client who needs fast service with economic cost.
The CQR Chengdu member, can also handle rail service from Germany & Poland to China as well.
This week, we have an interview with the CQR Guatemala City and San Salvador member, General Manager, Leticia Salazar, discusses the growth of the company, what makes them stand out from their competitors and their vision for the future.
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Q. When and how did you get into the freight forwarding industry?
A. Carga Global, S.A. was founded in 1996 with the vision of making a real difference in a very changeable and demanding global market. We consider ourselves more than a freight forwarding company, agent or representing agent, “We are a company that offers integral solutions to our customers”.
Q. Can you tell me a little about the history of CARGA GLOBAL?
A. In 1996, Compañia Holandesa de Comercio was the agent for P&O Nedlloyd, a company which was making some drastic changes in their service network at that time. Carga Global was created in response to the need to go a step further than a liner service. By 1998, Carga Global had expanded services and opened an office in El Salvador. This growth was due to the positive client response to the full logistics offering that the company continues to offer.
Q. What would be your company’s most significant shipment to date?
A. Over the years, there have been several significant shipments successfully handled by Carga Global team:
2015: Aiming to once again innovate in the services provided to our customers and in search of market expansion, Carga Global began operations with a Heavy Lift and Projects Department, where we partnered up with a Hydro electrical project, opening up a new line of service where we have been able to transport all types of heavy machinery from around to world. Carga Global remains very active in all service lanes and in both countries.
Q. What differentiates CARGA GLOBAL from other freight forwarders in your city?
A. Carga Global is recognized in Guatemala and in El Salvador for our passion for customer service, standing to our word creating a bond with our customers. Here in Carga Global, we pride of selves for the level of customer intimacy created and maintained, we work together as a team not only within our walls but with our customers.
Q. What are the main challenges facing freight forwarders in your country/city at the moment?
A. There are many factors and challenges around the freight forwarding business including:
a. Shifting & unstable rates from carriers
b. Increased number of forwarders that allow shippers/consignees to fluctuate their business between them.
Q. How is your team handling these challenges?
A. During last year Carga Global took the initiative to fully investigate the strengths and weaknesses of our company. This was undertaken in order to tackle our obstacles and generate new strategies for the future. We have communicated this new stratagem to the whole organisation, as a sign of our commitment to the future of the company.
Q. Where do you see CARGA GLOBAL in 10 years’ time?
A. Though the previously described actions, Carga Global launched the 5-year strategy along with targets for every year. It is our vision to keep growing along with the ever-changing market being able to deliver to our customers with the service that they have now been receiving since our beginning.
Q. Will you be attending the annual meeting in May this year in Bangkok?
A. Possibly yes
Q. How important do you think it is to meet agents face to face?
A. We feel that personal relations with our partners is a must, it gives the collaboration a more personal feeling obtaining compromise from both parties
This week we would like to report that the CQR Suzhou member have held a very successful Gala Dinner which was enjoyed by all in attendance
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The occasion marked Seda’s adoption of a new business model. The new model integrates trading, logistics, financing and supply chain management with their own IT support team from a traditional logistics company.
A key element of the new model is the finance facility, which is predicted to be very useful for overseas clients as Seda can work with overseas agents and then make the cargo payment to the seller in the name of the Buyer. On receipt of payment from the client, profits will then be shared with the overseas agents. To reflect this, during the event, a cooperation ceremony was held with the local banks to support their financing service.
We are pleased to share that CQR Lahore have managed the transportation of 200 buses for Daewoo Pakistan Lahore’s Intra city service
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The job was completed successfully, covered the shipment of 200 busses of 17,500 M3 from Lianyungang Port China to be discharged at the KPT Karachi seaport.
The buses weighing 17,500 M3 were shipped from Lianyuangang Port in China and discharged at KPT Karachi seaport. The process was completed with such ease due to UF Group’s strong ties with the Pakistan Customs and Port Authorities. This relationship has been garnered through regularly providing well-handled shipments.
The client, Daewoo Pakistan, were very appreciative of the UF Logistics team for the outstanding services both in terms of speed of delivery and professionalism.
In September 2016, the CQR Tehran member successfully handled a shipment for OGCC Kazstroy Service JSC from Atyrau to Kazakhistan via Bandar Abbas
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Due to the weight restrictions (the tonnage was c.254,500 kg), the shipment arrived in several lots as BreakBulk, and in containers both HC or FR (12 x 40′ HC + 2 x 20′ GP + 1 x 20′ FR + 1 x 40′ FR). They arranged transit & trucking from Bandar Abbas by overland truck and rail to final destination Atyrau.
Farasoobar Int’l Forwarder & Transport Co. have a wealth of experience in transport to CIS countries via Iran including via truck, rail and even via Caspian Sea.
CQR Panama City member have recently opened a new warehouse located in Zona Franca Panexport, Panama City.
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Located in a bonded area, the warehouse is close to the international airport and just 40 minutes away from the main Panama ports. “We are really thrilled with the additional space, we can accommodate all kinds of cargo, general, high value, chemicals to name but a few and of course it’s a great location. Being so close to the transit points makes it so convenient to our customers,” said Agent Luis Carlos Bustamante.
Here at Conqueror, we are pleased to inform you that CQR Delhi has been awarded for Enhanced Performance (CHA Import) by Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) CONCOR is a Navratna public sector which is undertaken by the Indian Ministry of Railways, who have a network of over sixty container freight stations across the country.
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The award has been granted in relation to the continued performance and service delivered by the company, across the CONCOR network. This has been achieved by the strong focus of maintaining both financial & professional integrity within the company.
If you are looking for a shipping partner in Delhi, then why not get in touch with the award winning team at CQR Delhi. They focus on cohesive team work, to deliver time and again against under challenging situations.
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