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CQR Ahemdabad: anytime, anything anywhere!

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Aeromar Logistics Ltd prides itself on living up to its motto, ‘Anytime, Anything, Anywhere!’ In this story the emphasis is really on the ‘anything.’ If there is one kind of shipment that freight forwarders are known to shy away from, its perishables. To be honest, I don’t blame them; there are far easier ways to make a quick buck! But CQR Ahmedabad is not one of those and they regularly handle every step of the shipping process for these kinds of perishable shipments.

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One of their most recent perishable shipments consisted of 918 Kg of live fruit plants which the team had to ship to Ethiopia by the airline Emirates. The Aeromar team took care of the custom clearance of the plants as well as all the product related documentation, including the Phyto Certificate and the Certificate of Origin.

When speaking with CQR Head Office, General Manager, Dhaval Shah, said, ‘This kind of shipment, although rare for some forwarders, really is another day at the office for us. Our expert staff ensure a personalised timely service to even the most obscure locations.’

Interview with CQR Tokyo

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Alisped Japan Ltd joined Conqueror in January 2012 and has become one of our most enthusiastic members, getting stuck into life within the network. Recently, we spoke with Koji Inuyama, Alisped Japan’s Sales Manager, to find out a little more about the company.

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Q. Could you briefly outline Alisped Japan’s history and tell us when/why you became involved?

A. Alisped Spa is an extremely well-established Italian Forwarder, which has been in operation for almost half a century. 15 years ago, Alisped’s President, Mr Nitta, saw an opportunity to open an independent Alisped Office in Japan and thus Alisped Japan Ltd was born. I became acquainted with Mr.Nitta after a chance meeting when I worked at the Japanese offices of Schenker, more than 20 years ago.

Q. What do you think makes Alisped different to other Freight Forwarders in Japan?

A. When asked a question like this, many forwarders would answer with the names of their BIG multinational clients and forget about the smaller customers. I really don’t like this and it is not what Alisped is about. We are about looking after all our clients equally. We do not feel the need to shout the names of our clients from the roof tops. All we want to do is provide a tailor-made service which keeps the customers happy, so they keep coming back!

Q. What would be your most memorable shipment?

A. The most memorable shipment we have handled was the transportation of 4 classic cars valued, on average, at USD 600,000 each! As well as feeling the pressure of handling something of an extremely high value, we were also under pressure time wise, as the vehicles were taking part in one of the most famous classic car exhibitions in the world, ‘Concours d’Elegance.’ Thankfully, their transportation from Yokohama port to Shuwaikh port in Kuwait and back again, went without a hitch!

Q. What attracted you to join Conqueror as opposed to other networks?

A. Conqueror was recommended to us by Peter Sequeira of Tri-alliance, whom both myself and Mr.Nitta have known for several years. It was after speaking with Peter and hearing the advantages that Tri-alliance were experiencing that made us decide to join. In my opinion, a recommendation from a fellow agent far outweighs any advertising and that’s why we chose Conqueror and, I have to say, we have not been disappointed.

Q. How has being part of Conqueror helped the operations of Alisped?

A. Well, it was after I attended the conference in Phuket that we really felt the benefits of being in the network. The amount of business exchanged between ourselves and the other members has far exceeded our expectations. Since we joined, we have exchanged business with approximately 30 CQR members in 25 different countries, moving 30 exports / 30 imports.We believe that with further attendance at the meetings and with the development of relationships within the network, our CQR business volume will only continue to rise!

Alisped Japan Ltd has completely embraced what Conqueror is about; cooperation. They are without a doubt an asset to the network, and a perfect example of the kind of agents we have in Conqueror.

We welcome all members requiring assistance with shipments in Tokyo and Osaka to get in touch with the Alisped Japan Ltd team.

New manager appointed at CQR Amsterdam

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Varekamp Air, which joined Conqueror in February 2011, is proud to announce the appointment of its new Airfreight Manager, Mr Wouter Brand

Speaking about CQR Amsterdam, Mr Brand said, “It is a unique player in the market because it is the only Freight Forwarder in the Netherlands which makes tailor-made industrial packaging for its clients, often at the factory where the goods are produced, in addition to offering all modes of transportation.” Mr Brand brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position. After 18 years at KLM Cargo, he was made their Operations Area Manager of Northern Europe, a position which he held for two years until 2000. Over the past ten years, Mr Brand has held management positions at TDG (Europe) and Swissport Cargo Services (the Netherlands).

Mr Brand says that his plans for Varekamp Air are, “To grow it into a medium-sized competitive company with a highly motivated workforce. Being part of Conqueror will definitely help in this, thanks to the vast coverage and its professional members, whom I am looking forward to building mutually profitable relationships with.”

We welcome all members requiring assistance with shipments in Amsterdam to get in touch with the Varekamp Air team.

 

Time is of the essence for CQR Chicago

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Although the events of this story are not that recent, it is one story that is well-worth reading. It tells of a shipment which is not only significant in size and weight, but also in the role it played in a country’s urgent struggle for survival.

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Immediately after the Japanese earthquake and tsunami of 2011, the country was hit by a further crisis, that of the Fukushima Nuclear Reactors. The cooling systems had been damaged and the temperature of the reactors was rising, taking the country to the brink of nuclear catastrophe.
The government decided that one possible solution lay in giant water pumps, and this is where CQR Chicago and its superior abilities to move OOG worldwide come in. The IFS team were chosen to handle the shipping of 2 of the world’s largest concrete self-propelled pump trucks to the Fukushima reactors.
Dimensions: 216 cbm / 78.52 ton each.
The current world-record for an airlift stands at 187.6 tons. They weren’t far off!

We all understand that time is of the essence in this industry, but in every sense, this shipment really was of the upmost urgency. Rather than allowing this time pressure to faze them, the IFS team rose to the challenge and it is no exaggeration to say that they worked around the clock to ensure a seamless shipping process.They coordinated the use of 2 Antonov AN-124 Cargo planes; 1 pump loaded at Hartsfield Jackson Airport in Atlanta and the other at Los Angeles International Airport. Both arrived safely in Japan and assisted in preventing further devastation to the country.

The IFS team pride themselves on being able to provide a quality service and superior customer care whilst maintaining a competitive pricing structure. They bring the skills, expertise and knowledge to provide the value added services to meet the challenges of today’s global economy, thus creating new opportunities to provide quality logistics management.

 

CQR Venice: Experts in OOG shipments

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In its own words, ‘CQR Venice is known for being able to handle shipments which are oversize,’ and one of their most recent oversize shipments consisted of a Hydraulic Machine which was being shipped from Genoa, Italy to Pecem, Brazil.

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logistics companies The Stante team secured the machinery onto a 40ft Flack Rack, loaded it onto a Hamburg Sud vessel and took care of the lashing, ensuring the prompt departure and timely arrival of the shipment for their customer.

Dimensions: 815 x 240 x 310 cm / 15.800kg

CQR Venice’s experienced team study and plan for every detail of the client’s needs, meaning that they are able to adapt to unexpected situations as they arise ensuring, the best possible solution for the goods and, of course, the client.

Awards galore for CQR Ahmedabad

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CQR Ahmedabad has been riding on a wave of success after being named 2nd ‘Best Consolidator of the Year’ (Export) in Western India by the Container Corporation of India (a government of India enterprise).

Logistics IndustryThe CQR Ahmedabad team were awarded this accolade thanks to their high number of shipments and clients, the significant value added to the business over the previous year and last but not least their professionalism.

But AEROMAR’s success doesn’t stop there! They were also shortlisted for the STAR Award for ‘Best Consolidator of the Year’ and although they were just pipped to the top place, it is still a tremendous achievement for the team. The parameters of the STAR Award differ from other awards as its criteria are based wholly on ‘Excellence,’ and all nominees are nominated because of their continued efforts in excellence and creativity.

These successes are helping AEROMAR to consolidate its position as one of the big players in the logistics industry and long may this success continue!

Freight Forwarder Leader, CQR Male, Chosen by Maritime Solution Leader Boskalis

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The leading global maritime solutions provider, Boskalis International, recently called upon the services of the leading Maldivian freight forwarder, CQR Male, to handle the shipping of 18 Float Hoses and Anchor Pipes to Kenya for the Mombasa Port Development Project.
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These hoses are used for the refuelling of docked vessels. The Ocean Logistics PVT Ltd team packed and loaded the 13.5 MT hoses onto a Delmas vessel, where the team also took care of the lashing.
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Despite only being in operation for 5 years, Ocean Logistics has expanded to 3 offices and the company is now able to provide “end to end logistics services” across the 1,190 islands which make up The Maldives. Marketing Manager Prashan Pathirana says the secret to their rapid success lies in their team’s vast local knowledge, short lead times and professional handling of every shipment.

 

The’go to’ forwarder for ships spares logistics is CQR Genoa

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CQR Genoa was chosen to take care of the handling and transportation of a ship propeller from Genoa to Leghorn in Italy. In addition to acting as the carrier for the propeller, they also provided the lashing and securing.independent freight forwarders

For many forwarders, the handling and shipping of a ship propeller, such as the one seen here, would not be a common occurrence. However this is not the case for CQR Genoa. In the 5 years since its inception, Euromarine has become the ‘go to’ forwarder in Italy for ‘ship’s spares logistics.’

Dimensions: 3,400mm wide

Sales Manager Laura Dallera explained the reason for this. “Usually, a vessel is stopped in any part of the world waiting for the spare part. Our team understands the time-critical nature of these situations and as such are experts at handling this kind of shipment. Their knowledge ensures that we provide a swift and reliable all-encompassing service; taking care of all documentation, customs and insurance, as well as the actual moving of the part. As a result our customers keep coming back.”

To find out more about CQR Genoa, please visit www.euromarinesrl.com or contact Laura Dallera on info@euromarinesrl.com

CQR Laem Chabang ships trucks from China to Thailand

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CQR Laem Chabang was selected to handle the shipping and clearing of 50 trucks on 25 Bus Decks (collapsible flat-rack), from China to the port of Laem Chabang. The trucks arrived in Thailand on the sister line of MSK, MCC where they were met by the WICE Freight Services team.

logistics companiesCQR Laem Chabangtook care of every step of the shipping process from pick up at the terminal using their own vehicles, the unstuffing of the trucks from the Bus Decks, to delivery. They also ensured the shipment received special customs clearance, which was completed prior to docking much to the customer’s delight as, of course, it resulted in a speedier delivery.

Bus Deck dimensions: W 2.438m x L 12.192m x H 4.150m.

logistics companiesThe CQR Laem Chabang team have been experts in logistics services since WICE’s inception in 1993. They strive to meet their customer’s needs in all areas whilst at the same time providing the highest standards of service, and WICE’s handling of this shipment demonstrates this perfectly.

To find out more about CQR Laem Chabang, please contact their CQR operations team on Cqrteam@wice.co.th or visit www.wice.co.th

CQR Pusan: ISO Approved

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CQR Pusan has been given the ISO certificate for security management. The awarding body states that, “ISO International Standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality.” In order to be awarded this certificate CQR Pusan had to meet the following criteria:

logistics companies and suppliers1. Work with partners who provide reliable services to customers
2. Anticipate and minimise the risks during the import and export process

3. Institute, apply, maintain and improve a security management system

Obtaining the ISO certificate is becoming a leading trend in many industries. Director of Forman Shipping, Mr Kyung Moon RA, told Head Office that customers understand the value of such certification. It demonstrates to them that, “We are a reliable forwarder and that we are doing everything possible to minimise the risks for them.”

Sector publications in Korea have also picked up on CQR Pusan’s achievements, one newspaper said that Forman Shipping, “makes the Korean Forwarding market more progressive.”
CQR members can be more confident than ever with regard to their partner in Pusan, Korea.
To find out more about CQR Pusan, visit www.iforman.co.kr or contact Mr Kyung Moon RA on kmra@iforman.co.kr