The Instagram account of Conqueror which comes with photos and videos about the network and its agents aims to further boost the online visibility of the network
Conqueror Freight Network, the largest exclusive freight forwarders network in the world, has recently created an Instagram account. Conqueror Freight Network’s new Instagram page will come with engaging, text/audio/video content that will increase its social networking endeavours.
Conqueror Freight Network – Instagram Page
To quote Maria Serrano, Conqueror’s PR and Event Coordinator, “Our new Instagram handle will open up a new channel for informal interactions with our existing and potential agents. Moreover, in a time when smartphones have become the source of news and information for a majority of our audience, it has become imperative for us to make our presence felt on a social media platform like Instagram.”
Conqueror Freight Network already has a considerable following on their Facebook and Twitter pages where they regularly post news from the network. Additionally, they also use social media pages to promote the latest news from their network members.
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“In the last 16 years CIMC Andashun has grown up from an infant to a youth, handling projects for international companies such as Huawei, Xiaomi, Gree, Walmart, ZTE etc, we also undertake server transportation, sea freight, rail freight, intermodal transportation, etc.”
This week we interviewed Jane Lan, the Overseas Manager of CIMC Andashun, Conqueror Chengdu, who has recently completed 16 years in business. In this interview, Ms Lan tells us about the early years of the company, how it started growing, their 16th anniversary, the things they have achieved over the years and much more.
Q. When and how did you get into the freight forwarding industry?
A. I have been very interested in international trade and logistics since my college days. This is why I decided to work with a freight forwarding company. I joined CIMC Andashun because it has an enthusiastic team and provides a good platform for the employees. I have been with CIMC Andashun for 6 years and I plan to keep working here for many more years to come.
Q. Today you are celebrating the 16th anniversary of your company. Congratulations! What does this anniversary mean for your team?
A. This is absolutely a very special day for us and we are delighted to share this joy with all the members. For the last 16 years, our company has focused on 4 primary pillars- integrity, innovation, pragmatism and efficiency. Providing unparalleled logistics services regardless of the circumstances every day for the last 16 years has been quite a feat! No matter the situation, the one thing which we never did was give up.
On the occasion of our 16th anniversary, we want to thank all our partners and customers for the years of support to CIMC Anda Shun, which inspires us to continue fulfilling our mission as a leading logistics company.
By celebrating this 16th anniversary, we are also celebrating the success of the entire team. This is a very special day which is like a reservoir of energy for the coming days so that our victory does not stop but goes on for years. I am confident that many more anniversaries, success stories and achievements will come our way!
16th Anniversary Celebrations of Conqueror Chengdu
Q. How were the beginnings of your company?
A. Internally, CIMC Andashun has been led by an excellent management team which guides us whenever there is any potential challenge. We are also facilitated by an active sales team and an operation team, that makes our internal atmosphere innovative and open. Externally, CIMC Andashun has been actively keeping close contact with airlines, shipping lines and network partners for all these years. Our good performance also attracted the attention of CIMC Group company. Last year we finished the strategic investment from them. We have been committed to the goal of becoming a leading international logistics company.
Q. How did CIMC change in all these years?
A. CIMC Andashun was founded in 2006 iby our CEO Mr Gerry Yang, who has many years of logistics experience – He worked at Air China for years. From that year, CIMC has been growing and growing and our team formed by over 500 employees is becoming stronger with the time.
Q. What are the biggest challenges you have faced during these 16 years?
A. As a logistics company, we meet the challenges everyday because the market is not so stable and competition was always there from the very beginning. Although it is hard to indicate what are the biggest challenges so far, still we have to admit that the COVID-19 had a specially unpredictable impact on every company. Luckily we did a good job so far, and we are ready to face the upcoming challenges.
“By celebrating this 16th anniversary, we are also celebrating the success of the entire team. On its way to the next 16 years, we will certainly experience more setbacks and challenges, but we also will overcome them and make many more achievements.
Q. What have you achieved along these years?
A. We received hundreds of honours, cups, awards and certificates over the years. Last year, we ranked 12 in terms of China’s International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Airport Business Incomes and in 2020 we ranked as one of the top 20 companies in the Chinese private freight forwarding and logistics business.
The CIMC Anda Shun Team
Q. What distinguishes CIMC from other freight forwarders?
A. CIMC Andashun always pays a lot of attention to the market trends and the expectations of our partners and customers. We can flexibly adjust the transportation strategy in time according to the market conditions in order to provide the best solutions for our partners and customers.
Q. What has been the most significant shipment your team has handled?
A. CIMC Andashun makes a yearly summary at the end of each year. However, it’s hard to tell which one is the most significant shipment we have handled as all partner/customers are equally important for us. Apart from handling projects for international companies such as Huawei, Xiaomi, Gree, Walmart, ZTE etc, we also handle server transportation, sea freight, rail freight, intermodal transportation in the China-South America route and elsewhere, etc. The services that we can offer are diverse and professional, we can do what many other logistics company can’t do, and we value every shipment no matter if it is big or small. Maybe the most significant shipment is always in the near future.
Q. Where do you see CIMC in the next 16 years?
A. In the last 16 years CIMC Andashun has grown up from an infant to a youth. People in their youth always have unlimited possibilities. So has our company.
On its way to the next 16 years, CIMC Andashun will certainly experience more setbacks and challenges, but also it will overcome those challenges and make many more achievements. We believe that CIMC Andashun will be more brilliant and powerful on the international stage 16 years from now.
The Maritime Standard Award, an industry-defining award ceremony in the transportation and logistics sector of the Middle East and India
Conqueror Freight Network has established a media partnership with The Maritime Standard (TMS) Award. This Award’s Conference is one of the most notable logistics events that brings together the industry’s important decision-makers from across the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent and beyond.
The Maritime Standard- Tanker Conference
The award ceremony will take place at The Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, on Tuesday, 15th of November, 2022. The event will have as its guests, some of the most important policy setters and decision-makers from across the Middle East and India. The day after the awards, November 16th, TMS will hold its annual Tanker Conference, with a stellar line of speakers already confirmed. Attendees will include representatives from all of the major tanker owners and operators, many of whom will also attend the TMS Awards.
TMS will give out the awards in 29 different categories. Clive Woodbridge the Editor of The Maritime Standard, will chair the panel of judges. Additionally, the other members of the judging panel, are also experienced leaders in their respective fields. These judges who will come from across the regions will independently assess the nominations and submit marks based on predetermined criteria to ensure a transparent and fair process.
For further information about the award click on the following link: www.tmsawards.com
“There is a saying which very much applies to our company- Think globally act locally- and this is what our motto is. Transportation and logistics is a niche sector, which enables us to be connected with the world on a daily basis, learn from what other agents do, and apply it at a local level later.”
This week we interviewed Mr. Ricardo Orchansky, the Manager of Cordoba Internacional SRL, Conqueror member in Cordoba, Argentina. In this interview, Mr Orchansky talks about his early years in the logistics industry, his company’s 43rd Anniversary, its recent achievements and much more.
Q. Why did you choose a career in the freight forwarding industry?
A. While studying for a degree in public accounting at the Department of Economic Sciences, I entered the institute’s Business Administration Department after a competitive exam. While studying there I attended a course on the Exports of Cordoba which I found very interesting. Once I graduated from the university with the title of Public Accountant in 1977, I started working at a travel agency. This was when I began thinking about how I could combine foreign trade with the knowledge I acquired in the travel agency. At this time, I came up with the idea of setting up an air cargo agency.
Q. Tell us about the early years of Cordoba International.
A. More than forty years back, there were hardly any air cargo agencies in Argentina, except for a few in Buenos Aires. So I decided to travel 700 Km to Buenos Aires as it was not possible for me to gain knowledge of this industry in Cordoba. In Buenos Aires, I started talking with several airline managers who guided me on how I could set up an air freight company in Cordoba. I established Cordoba Internacional SRL when I was just 27 years old. My only asset was a counter that I rented.
Moreover, I paid the rent of the office with ‘promises’ that soon we would have enough income to pay the rent! This is how I started this company which was legally founded in 1979. Since then, we have become an agent authorized in IATA and we have been offering a wide range of services: air cargo, national and international moving services, live animals shipping, artwork shipping and packaging, warehouse and distribution and logistical services for companies in the petroleum, medical or food industries.
The Cordoba Internacional team
Q. Your company is now 43 years old. How do you feel about this? Did you celebrate your 43rd Anniversary?
A. I am extremely delighted to celebrate 43 years in the industry! Being able to withstand all the ups and downs of the country and keep serving our customers was quite a challenge. Moreover, my son Marcello, who started working with us when he was just 15 years old, has greatly helped us confront the challenges of the sector. He graduated with a Bachelor of Economics and Customs Broker, bringing a new vision to the company, in addition to the incorporation of new services. We have not been able to carry out the celebration that we had planned, because some members of our staff, as well as some of our clients, have recently had Covid. We have therefore decided to do it later.
Q. What has been your greatest success during these years?
A. It is difficult to define the success of our company with a single event. I would rather like to define our success as a combination of several events that together have allowed us to grow and continue providing our services. To begin with, we have a team who have been trained over the years and who work like an orchestra since each one perfectly knows how to carry out their activity. By listening to our clients and our collaborators we have been able to come this far. Additionally, the implementation of ISO 9001/2000 quality standards in 1999 was very beneficial for our company. Over the years, we have developed a strong network of partners around the world who allows us to increase the scope of our operations.
Furthermore, we have made massive investments in technology and in the development of new services by closely observing our competitors. We make sure to abide by the vision and mission of our company. Success is measured when you receive a new order from the same client, which implies that they are satisfied with the previous one.
Lastly, we have received several awards and distinctions some of which were granted to us by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina. In 2008, we made it to a short list of three candidates for a prize being awarded by the newspaper La Nacion together with TCA (Airport Tax Authorities). There is a saying which very much applies to our company- Think globally act locally- and this is what our motto is. Transportation and logistics is a niche sector, which enables us to be connected with the world on a daily basis, learn from what other agents do, and apply it at a local level later.
Q. What has been the most difficult shipment you have had to carry out?
A. One of the most noteworthy shipments we have handled was moving a circus to Moscow. Another challenging shipment was moving a cargo for a laboratory of blood products with dry ice exchange at each airport. We also had the opportunity to handle a shipment for the Embalse Nuclear Power Plant, in Argentina. Additionally, we coordinated shipments to Mexico from various European and American Suppliers with the purpose of moving a machinery to an Argentine factory under construction in Mexico.
“We have had the opportunity to handle very challenging shipping, like moving a circus to Moscow, or a cargo for a laboratory of blood products with dry ice exchange at each airport or shipment for the Embalse Nuclear Power Plant, in Argentina, etc
Q. What distinguishes your company from your competitors?
A. The trajectory of our company in the last 4 decades surely attests to our experience in this sector. Moreover, our highly qualified staff, our competitiveness and the list of services we offer are some of the factors that distinguishes our company from the rest.
Q. What are the challenges faced by the industry at the moment?
A. The pandemic created a change of scenarios in the freight forwarding industry that to this day the industry has not been able to resolve. Some of the changes include high costs for ocean and air freight, delays, space shortage in both air and sea freight, and higher cost of imports. Additionally, coping with the digital transformation of the shipping lines and the airlines is challenging for the traditional freight forwarders.
Q. How the Cordoba Internacional team is dealing with these challenges?
A. The important thing is to be able to adapt and manage to be responsible agents for the clients. We are providing our clients with everything we can so that they do not feel isolated or don’t know how to proceed in the face of all the challenges that I have mentioned in the previous point.
Q. Where do you see your company in the next ten years?
A. I see us offering even more services. We are currently developing Self Storage, a complementary service to the ones we have today. This service will enable us to reach new clients of sole proprietorships and SMEs that require additional spaces for their inventories, those who sell online and need to be able to have the merchandise in a suitable place, or people who must move and have not yet defined the place where they will reside. Additionally, we will continue enhancing efficiency in the existing services we provide to our clients. The world has changed a lot since the pandemic and then we had the Russian invasion of Ukraine. All of these changed the scenarios of world trade, for which we must be increasingly closer to customers in order to accompany them in the implications of these changes in freight forwarding scenarios.
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ISO 9001:2015 is a global quality management standard that outlines a framework for enhancing quality for companies looking to offer best in class products and services
Panama Soluciones Logisticas INT, Conqueror member in Panama City, Panama, has renewed their ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS).
As an IATA-approved logistics company with two decades of market experience, the renewal of this accreditation will further elevate its brand image. Moreover, obtaining this re-certification of quality is a sign of the commitment of the company’s senior management and collaborators. Since its foundation, CQR Panama has been providing value-added services to its clients, and partners allowing all parties involved to continue with the constant improvement process.
After the implementation of the QMS, the certifying body will carry out the certification audit under the ISO 9001 standard approach. This certification is valid for 3 years. During this period, they will have follow-up audits every year to validate that the company continues to comply with the regulations.
In the words of Luis Carlos Bustamante, the Manager of Conqueror Panama, “Henceforth, our senior management will work towards fostering a culture focused on quality. Additionally, internal audits will be carried out to ensure compliance with the standard under the guidance of ISO 9001. In these times of uncertainty, maintaining a high degree of quality in our processes will allow us to be more flexible, carry out proactive actions, and create valuable solutions for our clients.”
Conqueror Panama City obtains ISO 9001:2015
Congratulations to Panama Soluciones Logisticas and all the best for their upcoming projects!
He received this award because of his 30 years of business excellence in the transportation and logistics sector of Oman
The Director of Vestal Shipping and Logistics LLC, Conqueror member in Muscat and Sohar, Oman, Mr. Rajagopal Nair, has received an honorary doctorate award.
The Director of Vestal Shipping gets an honorary degree
He received this award from International Open University, USA, for his three decades of business excellence in the logistics industry of Oman.
As stated by Mr. Nair, the Director of Conqueror Oman, “At Vestal Shipping, our mission is to become an integral part of our clients’ business, managing their requirements through an experienced workforce and quality partners around the world.
This doctorate in Business Management will further encourage me to motivate my team and continually evolve and make it to the forefront of the international logistics sector.”
Congratulations to Vestal Shipping and Logistics and all the best for their upcoming projects!
Regular attendance to the Annual Meetings, timely communication within the network, instant response to the partners, and timely payments are some of the factors contributing to their increasing profit
Three Aces Global Pvt Ltd, Conqueror member in New Delhi, India, has multiplied the profits due to the collaboration with their network partners. In the last few months, they have extensively collaborated with their Conqueror partners on many FCL & Air DAP / DDU shipments to the USA, UK, Africa, and elsewhere. One of their major projects was shipments to Africa for their partner in Greece. Moreover, many of their import shipments are handled through their CQR partners.
To quote Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Director of Three Aces Global, “From day one we made sure to create strong relationships with our partners and carry them on. Now, Conqueror is even more than business. Conqueror and its members have a special place in my heart and I have learned and grown with it. We are grateful for the way all members support us. All these have contributed to sound business. I am a firm believer in networking and I feel international logistics business can keep growing as long as your networking grows.”
Three Aces Global registers a record profit
“Additionally, networking is not a one-way road- it has to be reciprocal. Moreover, one needs to be accommodating of their partners’ specific needs and provide better rates if possible with lower profit margins at times. If I had to give a piece of advice to the new members, I would tell them that quick responses, timely execution, and on-time payments also form an integral part of a solid business relationship,” continues Mr. Agarwal.
Three Aces Global has also increased its sales team, focusing on the agriculture and commodity department. This is because India has been a large exporter of rice, wheat, sugar, and other agricultural commodities, and owing to the growing demand for these items, export volumes are likely to rise in the near future. Conqueror Delhi hopes to have its share of such business through the network.
“Our team follows our motto ‘Trust Us to Deliver’ to the core and has been happily responding to and serving our clients and partners. I believe that a forwarder is as good as their network. I would strongly suggest all the newest members of Conqueror always attend the Annual Meetings without fail. This is the first step of networking and making your presence felt within the network. I would like to thank all my partners for the constant support they have provided us,” concludes Mr. Agarwal.
Hearty congratulations to CQR Delhi and wishing them many such profitable projects in the future!
Conqueror’s media partnership with GlobeNewswire will greatly help to boost the online visibility of the logistics network
Conqueror Freight Network- the largest exclusive logistics network on the globe, has teamed up with GlobeNewswire. GlobeNewswire is one of the world’s largest news distribution networks publishing real-time news releases from international brands. They drive brand awareness and generate media coverage with targeted news distribution to media and consumers worldwide.
Conqueror partners with Globenewswire
GlobeNewswire specializes in the distribution of corporate Press Releases, financial disclosures, and multimedia content to media, investors, and consumers worldwide. Presently, they are covering over 130 countries in 35+ languages.
To quote Antonio Torres, the President and Founder of Conqueror Freight Network, “As the largest exclusive freight network, Conqueror, will surely benefit from this strategic media partnership. This media cooperation will allow us to have widespread visibility worldwide and eventually help us further extend the outreach of our network.”
Click on this link to check out the website of GlobeNewswire.
The company started its journey in 2004 and over the years has expanded its range of services to provide integrated logistical solutions
Cargo Marketing Spedition Deutschland GmbH, Conqueror member in Cologne, Frankfurt, and Dusseldorf, has changed its company name after 18 years of existence. As of 1st March 2022, the name of their company is Cargo 24\7 Logistics Worldwide GmbH. However, the company address and the banking account will remain the same. Only the company name, website, email address, and a part of the ownership have changed. Nevertheless, the old emails will continue to be functional for some time.
Cargo Marketing Spedition Deutschland
The change of the company has come with the appointment of Stefan Paulus and Marcel Weiland – who worked in managerial positions – as shareholders of the enterprise.
To quote Mr. Marcel Weiland, the General Manager of Conqueror Cologne, “We think in this way we will make our company more future-oriented, modern, and even better. We want to remain a reliable and strong partner for our fellow CQR agents. Therefore, our team will continue to be at your disposal with renewed competence. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent cooperation and we look forward to a successful future.”
Congratulations to Cargo 24\7 Logistics Worldwide GmbH and all the best for their future projects!
The newsletter comes with the details about Conqueror’s upcoming Annual Meeting, news and articles from the network members as well as from the industry and much more
Conqueror Freight Network’s June Newsletter for 2022 is now available for reading and downloading from the website. In this newsletter, the readers will find the details about Conqueror’s 9th Annual Meeting that will take place in Doha, Qatar, in February 2023. Additionally, there is a brief section on how participating in the in-person meeting will help the members to increase the scope and outreach of their businesses.
Conqueror Newsletter for June
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This edition of the newsletter covers the latest news from the network members in Penang, Barcelona, Genoa/Venice, Hangzhou, Ljubljana, and Chengdu. The network news section covers the news about Conqueror’s new online certificate and the announcement of the Essentials of Freight Forwarding course that starts exclusively for the network members from 15th September.
The industry news in focus is about the acquisition of Deutsche Afrika-Linien by container shipping giant Hapag Lloyd. In addition, there are also several news snippets from the transportation and logistics industry. Last but not the least, there is a very interesting article that will inform the readers about the importance of the Panama Canal for international shipping.
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