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Interview with CQR Sao Paolo

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Rogerio Fadigas is co-founder and owner of Cargofast Logistics do Brasil Ltda., Conqueror’s exclusive agent in Sao Paolo. With Brazil hosting the two biggest sporting events in the world, the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup over the next 4 years, we wanted to find out first-hand what the impact of organizing and holding these events is having on freight forwarders in the country. 
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freight forwarder

 

Q. How and when did you become involved in the freight forwarding industry?

A. Back in 2004, after working for 24 years in various ocean shipping lines, it became apparent to me that this segment of transportation was limited to basically a “port to port” range offering, whilst, worldwide, customers were looking for support from a broader scope of services (door deliveries and pick up, customs brokerage, airfreight, LCL consolidation, etc.) which ocean carriers were either not able to offer or not able to carry out well. In addition to that, customers were and still are, lacking a more knowledgeable, professional, dedicated and “humane” approach from ocean carriers. So to me, the freight forwarding industry looked like a great opportunity and a perfect match for my personality as it was much more about having a helpful, supportive and problem solving attitude to customers unlike a great ocean carrier full of bureaucracy, inflexibility and 9-5 office hours. It was in August 2008 with my three partners that we founded Cargofast Logistics do Brasil Ltda.

Q. What makes Cargofast different to other freight forwarders in Sao Paulo? 

A. I think it’s our 40 years of expertise and knowledge of logistics in Brazil and international transportation coupled with timely communications and the aim of serving our clients and agents with professionalism, competitive costs, and the highest quality of service.

Q. Brazil is hosting the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games. What effects are the planning and organising of these events having on the freight forwarding industry in Brazil?

A. There has been a considerable increase in shipments to Brazil related to these events, particularly in Breakbulk and Project Cargo which we are also specialized in and have been able to secure ourselves or been granted to us by agents worldwide. We expect that as the dates of these events get closer, we will see an increase in our air freight quotations and shipments.

Q. What part is Cargofast playing in the setting up of these events?

A.Besides the Breakbuk and Project Cargo shipments, there has been an increase in our Customs House Broker activity as importers have looked for help on cargo classification codes for their goods in order to avoid paying fines or having their goods put on hold by Brazilian Customs in case of wrong declaration.

Q.What legacy will these events leave Brazil and the freight industry there? 

A.Despite the positive impact with upgrades of several airports (some of them have been privatized recently in order to speed up improvements and capacity), construction of new roads and refurbishment of old stadiums have been supported by a multi-million dollar budget, sadly we see that hospitals and schools for the poorer in society lacking investment and any support from these events.

Q. What do you think Cargofast will look like after these two events? 

A. Well in 4 years, we will certainly have hired more people in our Ocean, Air, Customs Brokerage, Project Cargo and Trucking departments. These new collaborators will have received training and expertise which will put Cargofast in a stronger position in the market, serving our partners and customers with a greater quality of service.

It is clear that Cargofast is experiencing a boom in its business which is sure to continue over the next 4 years. The result is sure to be that the company will have an even greater position in the international market.

CQR Constanta given ‘Excellent SME Award’

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Europrim Shipping SRL, Conqueror’s exclusive member in Constanta, Romania, has been awarded the Excellent Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Certificate (Excellent SME)

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international logistics service provider

The ‘Excellent SME’ certificate is awarded to the best small and medium companies in Romania by the Chamber of Commerce and the Industry of Bucharest in partnership with Coface Romania.

In accordance with EU directives, the main purpose of the certificate is to help develop and promote small and medium-sized businesses, support business relationships, improve the business environment in the country and increase market transparency. The project also helps companies to reduce the risk involved in financial transactions between partners from different countries because the certificate allows both local and international business partners to assess the soundness of each other.

The basis of certification is a complex assessment of the company by Coface Romania through a credit report and daily monitoring and verification of all information that may impact on the economic and financial situation of the company and, consequently, on its ability to meet its commercial obligations to business partners.”

It is clear that the standard of a company needs to be high in order to receive this award and CQR Constanta certainly is that.

We would like to congratulate CQR Constanta and its team on this recognition and encourage all members with shipments in Constanta to get in touch with them.

 

 

 

Vote for CQR Hong Kong in the Payload Asia Awards 2013

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CQR Hong Kong, The Janel Group of Hong Kong Ltd, has been nominated for Regional Freight Forwarder in the 2013 Payload Asia Awards

 

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international logistics service provider

The criteria for the award are:

 

  • Customer growth and development strategy
  • Operational performance in year 2012
  • Customer service/product innovations
  • Growth in year 2012

The Janel Group of Hong Kong has been a member of Conqueror since for two years, and is one of our most active members.

We would like to congratulate the team on this nomination and invite all members to vote for them.

CQR Phnom Penh takes on a multinational and wins

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CQR Phnom Penh, Asian Freight (Cambodia) Co. Ltd, recently handled the shipping of a gargantuan quantity of shoes on behalf of ASICS Trading Co. Ltd, one of the biggest footwear brands in the world, from Cambodia to Japan and the EU. Asian Freight was up against some stiff competition from Yusen Logistics Group for this contract but ultimately it was our guys who came out on top, stopping the multinational in its tracks.

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international logistics

Now back to the shipment; probably from most countries, this would be a direct air shipment, however due to the limited size of the airport in the capital Phnom Penh, freight forwarders must use other means. Taking this into account, CQR Phnom Penh has used its initiative and created successful and popular land/air and sea/air routes for their clients which are time-sensitive, in addition to their standard air/air services.

For this shipment, the team decided to load the 500CBM of goods into seven 40’ HC and then for these containers to be transported by road from Phnom Penh to the airport in Hochiminh city, Veitnam. Finally, the containers were loaded onto China Airline flights for the last leg of their journeys.

Due to its reputation for providing customers with a comprehensive range of import and export air freight services, Asian Freight was the clear choice for this shipment. This is what CEO Sang Rotha had to say about their services, “Regardless of our customers’ needs, we will find the best way possible to satisfy them. We select the airline that caters to their shipping needs and service requirements as well as finding the most expeditious and cost saving route.”

It is plain to see that in Cambodia, CQR Phnom Penh is leading the way in freight forwarding. Conqueror recommends all members with shipments in the country to get in touch with the Asian Freight team.

Sothon Yoeng / Managing Director

sothon@asiafreight.asia

www.asiafreight.asia

CQR Beijing exclusive service provider for Volkswagen Group Import Company (VGIC)

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Volkswagen China, based in Beijing, has advised JCT (China) Co. Ltd. that they are the winner of their tender of after Sales Spare Parts Inbound Customs Declaration and Transportation.This contract is on an exclusive basis for 3 years and will include sea freight and air freight clearance in Beijing, and transportation from Tianjin seaports and Beijing airport to Volkswagen Parts Distribution Centre.

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independent freight agent
JCT China was the clear front-runner thanks to its decade of experience in the customs clearance of automotive after sales parts in Beijing and its service to Volkswagen China specifically for more than six years. This is what Volkswagen had to say about JCT, “Once again, we appreciate the efforts that your company has provided to meet the requirements of VW, and your provided solution both for process improvements and price optimizations, in this process, your company has proved its extensive knowledge and know-how in the requested service area.”
In addition to looking after Volkswagen, the team will also be handling their other brands including Lamborghini, Seat, Bentley and Skoda from now on.
Conqueror would like to congratulate CQR Beijing and invite all members with shipments in Beijing to get in touch with the team.
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independent freight agent

Jeff Zhang / Managing Director

CQR Turkey launches Trieste-Ostrava train route

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Ekol, which acts as Conqueror’s exclusive agent in 6 cities across Turkey has added the Trieste-Ostrava train route to its existing Intermodal Transportation Service

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logistics business partner

The Trieste-Ostrava line provided by Ekol will be a first for Eastern Europe, offering twice weekly trips on Wednesdays and Sundays from Trieste and Wednesdays and Fridays from Ostrava. The Ekol team will be providing handling at their warehouses as well as using their own trailers and containers.

Devrim Koray, Ekol’s Agent Relations Manager, says, “Intermodal services are efficient, on time, low cost and environmentally friendly, thus making it the perfect service for us to offer as it matches Ekol’s ethos. Not only do we aim to serve our and partners and clients well, we also are extremely environmentally conscious.”
This new service further extends Ekol’s network and name across Europe and the world. Conqueror would like to extend its congratulations to Ekol.
We welcome any member with shipments in Turkey to get in touch with the team.

CQR Rome establishes GEC -Global Express Courier

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G.L.T. Group, Conqueror’s representative in Macerata and Rome, Italy has launched a new Global Express Courier company (G.E.C)

With its eye firmly glued to the market trends and the needs of its customers, G.L.T. believes that a boom in the e-commerce market is on the horizon which will increase the demand for express delivery services which must be both reliable and competitive.

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international logistics service provider

The opening of this new company, G.E.C., is within G.L.T.’s strategic plan to provide a complete range of services whilst operating as a single point of reference for its customers, guaranteeing remarkable time and money savings and total service quality. “We understand the importance of providing targeted services, which meet customer’s specific requirements. What we are doing is adding the courier services to international transport and shipments, integrated logistics and sundry – all major customer services already provided by the G.L.T. Group,” explained CEO Umberto Rocchi.

G.E.C. Services:

  • Domestic and international express deliveries: Next day, definite day delivery, dedicated services including same day delivery, consolidated shipments.
  • Ancillary Services: Premium contracts, insurance, cash on delivery, storage, POD, online invoicing.
  • E-commerce for leading manufacturers/retailers: Industries include: Electronics, IT, telephony, clothing/footwear, bio-products.

Although G.E.C. is a relatively new company, its staff is not new to this business; its specialists have a wealth of knowledge and experience in express deliveries transports and shipments worldwide. “We understand that words are not enough, we know that we must provide the best service which is why we hire the best. Our aim is to provide customers with personalized services at lower costs when compared to competitors, thanks to the integrated organization and strategic agreements of the G.L.T. Group of Companies. Moreover, we would like to stress the importance of the strategic entrepreneurial approach of G.L.T. which aims at expanding the range of its activities and investments in a moment when the industrial market is still suffering a severe global economic crisis.”

Conqueror would like to congratulate G.L.T. on this new venture and invite all members to get in touch with the team.

 

CQR Shanghai opens dangerous cargo warehouse

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CQR Shanghai has opened its first warehouse designed specifically to store dangerous cargo (DC)

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Logistics Industry

Providing logistics solutions for DC is something that Center-Line International Co., Ltd has become proficient at over the past 9 years and the opening of this warehouse is simply the next logical step.

It is considered to be one of the largest DC specialist warehouses in China at 20,000 m2 and is conveniently located in the Pudong district of Shanghai with easy access to the Yangshan harbour, WGQ Airport and Luchao port.

CQR Shanghai’s specialist DC team provides the following services as standard:

1. Stuffing or devanning general cargo and DC cargo for export.

2. Assembling pallets, paste shipping marks, repackaging, photographing, reinforcing, paste labels, etc.

3. Picking up goods, transshipping, release containers, etc.

In addition to these standard services, CQR Shanghai’s DC team are also providing services for customs declaration, inspection declaration, fumigation, insurance, container inspection, commission for chemical identification, IMI identification and commission for dangerous package license. They can also arrange both FCL shipment and LCL shipment of DC with the class number in almost every range.

Paul C.J. Chen, Center-Line’s Overseas Coordinator had this to say, “The opening of this warehouse and the autonomy of our DC team is confirmation for us that we have really consolidated ourselves in this market.”

Conqueror would like to congratulate Center-Line on the opening of this new warehouse and invite all members with shipments in Shanghai to get in touch with the team.

 

 

CQR Singapore loads mooring winch onto chartered Antonov 124

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n March 2013, EES Freight, Conqueror’s exclusive agent in Singapore, was chosen by leaders in the oil and gas industry to deliver and load a Mooring Winch onto an Antonov -124 aircraft chartered from Singapore to Turkmenistan. (Winch dimensions: 2 x L 5.48 x W 3.92 x H 3.58M / each gross weight 34ton)
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freight forwarder
Before any loading could take place, the team had to get the winch to Changi Airport. CQR Singapore arranged for the local police to escort the low bed trailer from the exporter’s premises in Singapore to the airport for standby of loading at airside.
The EES team provided a 110ton capacity mobile crane for the direct loading of the winches onto the Volga Denpr’s Antonov loading system. 8 hours were put aside to load the winch, but this experienced team, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, needed just 4.
After three decades in this business, CQR Singapore has cemented itself firmly as the preferred forwarder in Singapore for the oil and gas and aviation industries, to name but a few.
We welcome all members with shipments in Singapore to get in touch with the EES Freight team.

Interview with CQR Sialkot

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Arif Nadeem is CEO of Teknik Movers, Conqueror’s exclusive agent in Sialkot, Pakistan. Recently, we spoke with Arif about the company, its approaching anniversary and future plans.logistics companies

Q. How did you get into the freight forwarding business?
A. It was after receiving my Masters in Business in 1993 that my career in freight forwarding began with a position as a trainee manager. Whilst in that position, I was given many opportunities to work with the top freight companies and gained invaluable knowledge and experience of all areas of freight forwarding and management.
Q. What prompted you to start Teknik Movers?
A. It was whilst working in these top freight companies that I realised that customers prefer a personal service by accredited freight partners. On the 4th February 2004, I launched Teknik Movers with the sole purpose of serving my quality conscious clients. I brought a team of dedicated managers on board and within two years we received IATA approval and opened branches across Pakistan. Within just a few years, Teknik Movers went from a single entity to a vast network.
Q. What is unique about Teknik Movers?
A. It’s simple; Teknik Movers always meets the customer’s needs. Our team is dedicated to building trust with customers so that they can rely on us for any project being assigned for the importation/exportation to and from Pakistan. We also offer value for money, a choice of carrier, a one window solution and a solid base to secure customer confidence.
Q. What has been your proudest moment as CEO of Teknik Movers?
A. For the year 2010-11, I was elected Chairman of the Community for Air Cargo Agents of Pakistan. Myself and Teknik Movers were acknowledged for our commitment to serving the local community. Currently, I am a member of the Central Executive Committee of the Air Cargo Agents Association of Pakistan.
Q. What current challenges are freight forwarders in Pakistan facing at the moment?
A. Well, thanks to the economic crisis, there is currently a price war between agents as agents are heavily investing in the overseas as well as the local market. Also, the negative attitude of carriers towards agents is equally unhelpful and inhibiting to all freight forwarders.
Q. How does Teknik Movers deal with these challenges on a daily basis?
A. As a team we have a positive attitude and we aim to serve our customers to the best of our ability in whatever the industry or economic status is in on that given day.
Q. Next year, Teknik Movers will be celebrating its 10th anniversary, what plans do you have for the company over the next decade?
A. While Teknik movers is a big name in Pakistan, we are aiming further afield with an international marketing campaign showing our successes over the 10 years and our plans for the future. Of course our success is down to our team and they will certainly be rewarded come the anniversary!
Teknik Movers has quickly made a name for itself in Pakistan and it sounds like it will be doing the same in the near future.
We welcome all members with shipments in Sialkot, Pakistan to get in touch with the Teknik Movers team.