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Message from the President

Dear members,

Presenting you the first edition of Globalia’s 2022 newsletters. I am confident that all of you are doing well with plenty of new business opportunities at hand.

I sincerely hope that we have left the pandemic behind us and we will once again be able to organize an in-person meeting this year where we can meet face-to-face and go ahead with our networking and team-building activities. We will make our plans known very shortly! Keep an eye on the Globalia website for updates regarding our meeting.

This Newsletter comes packed with loads of news from the members and the supply chain sector.

In this edition, we have included a feature about our newly launched online logistics certification courses that could give a boost to your career. Read on to find how Globalia’s Online Academy can be advantageous to your business interests.

Take a look inside to find out about the recent achievements of your partners in Ho Chi Minh, Tema/Accra, Munich, Tangier, and Bristol. There is also an interview with the Managing Director of Globalia Sydney- one of the members who have been with us since our inception! Moreover, you will find a report on the story behind the creation of FreightViewer where Globalia’s IT Manager, Manuel Cardona, tells us about the inspiration behind creating this digital platform.

Our sector news in focus is on the launch of new tools by Google for optimizing the last-mile delivery process. Do not forget to check out all the pertinent news headlines we have compiled for you. Our special article will inform you about the use of Intermodal Containers, its different kinds, and its advantages.

Make sure to keep sending us all the news from your end so that we can publish and publicize them on our website and social media handles.

Hope you enjoy reading!

Kind regards
Antonio Torres
President and Founder - Globalia Logistics Network

Globalia creates an online academy to help members with their lifelong career goals

Globalia has recently launched its online academy that was created with the express purpose of helping the members with attaining an enhanced level of supply chain education. Globalia’s freight forwarding certification courses can be taken both by newcomers in the industry to acquire skills and knowledge as well as by experienced forwarders who want to stay updated with the industry trends.

Presently, we are offering two freight forwarding courses provided by CIFFA along with a Masterclass on SOC containers from Container xChange.

Members can go for two specialized freight forwarding courses provided by CIFFA - International Transportation and Trade and Essentials of Freight Forwarding. The SOC Container Masterclass by Container xChange is a comprehensive course about handling Shipper Owned Containers. Members participating in any of the CIFFA courses will get to attend this Masterclass at no extra costs.

In the current competitive industry landscape, independent freight forwarders like you should constantly upgrade their industry knowledge and technical skills. Globalia’s logistics certification courses will help you plan and execute shipments more professionally and offer smart and bespoke services to your customers.

Enrolling in Globalia’s logistics certification courses can help your team in the following ways

• Stay updated with the changes in the industry
• Ensure greater output
• Train the new recruits to become experts
• Save time and money
• Enhanced flexibility than classroom courses
• Sharpen your IT skills
• Reduce the employee turnover rate
• Get ready to surpass your competition

Want to upgrade your skills and gain a competitive edge? Would like to support your new employees with training? Would you like to master the skills and knowledge needed to make a name in the freight forwarding industry?

We’ve got the answer! Join us to participate in Globalia’s best-in-class freight forwarding courses!

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MEMBER NEWS

Globalia Ho Chi Minh garners the Asia Pacific Enterprise Award (APEA) 2021
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Globalia Tema/Accra obtains the Integrated Management System Certification
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Globalia Munich teams up with Globalia Sao Paolo/Itajai to move an important shipment consisting of pallets for Volvo Trucks
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Futur Trans Atlantic FTA expands their fleet by acquiring new semi-trailers with extendable containers
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Globalia Bristol wins in the European Transport Category at the BIFA Awards 2021
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Futur Trans Atlantic FTA creates a larger parking space to accommodate more trailers
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INTERVIEW WITH

GLOBALIA SYDNEY

MR. PAUL PETROVSKI, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PCFS LOGISTICS

On the occassion of Globalia’s 5th Anniversary, we did an interview with Mr. Paul Petrovski, the Managing Director of PCFS Logistics, Globalia member in Sydney, Australia. As one of Globalia’s founder members, who has been with us for more than 5 years, Mr. Petrovski is in the perfect position to talk about the strong points of the network and how it promotes the all round growth of the member companies. In this interview, Mr. Petrovsky, tells us about his experience at Globalia, how his company has consolidated its operations in the last 5 years, the advantages of Globalia’s Annual Meetings and much more.

INSIGHT (WITH MANUEL CARDONA)

My Discovery of the Hidden Truth About Digital Freight Forwarding: The Beginnings Of FreightViewer

In the last few years, the freight forwarding industry has witnessed a new phenomenon viz. the rise of digital freight forwarders. The tremendous need for automation and technological innovation culminated in the emergence of this new category of online freight forwarders. But why didn’t this happen earlier? Why were freight forwarders so reluctant to the digital transformation and why are they still bottled up in the old working ways?

We chat with Manuel Cardona, Globalia’s IT Manager and FreightViewer Developer, who has provided us with interesting inputs and anecdotes about the hidden reality behind the freight forwarding industry that he discovered while launching FreightViewer. By taking an in-depth look at this, he has been able to create a truly practical and useful TMS.

NETWORK

Globalia Logistics Network makes available an online certificate for network members

Globalia Logistics Network is now offering an online certification that the members can download from the website. They have launched this online certificate to digitize their services, offer enhanced accessibility of the network’s intranet and to provide innovative benefits for the network members. To this end, Globalia’s IT team has developed a new section in the intranet from where the agents can access and download the certificate attesting their membership of the network. Moreover, this certificate also includes the date on which the network accepted the agent.

SECTOR NEWS

Google has launched two new tools that will help shippers optimize their last-mile delivery process

Google’s recently launched two tools to help with the optimization of the last mile delivery process. The Last Mile Fleet Solutions which come integrated with Google Maps would help to enhance every step of the last-mile delivery process starting from ordering to reaching the item to the doorstep. The Cloud Fleet Routing API which is integrated with Google Cloud is a tool that helps with route planning for trucking fleets.

The Last Mile Fleet Solution is presently being reviewed publicly. The Cloud Fleet Routing API will not be available for use until mid-2022. Google still hasn’t made available the pricing information for these tools. Moreover, the potential users of these new platforms will be required to work in coordination with the sales team of Google.

According to Hans Thalbauer, the Managing Director of Google Cloud’s Global Supply Chain and Logistics Industries, “The pandemic further accelerated both e-commerce and the number of deliveries, which were already growing rapidly. The increased strain on delivery networks, plus many other factors like driver shortages, poor address data, factory closures, and an increase in fuel prices have impacted delivery time and success.” The newly created tools will facilitate the operation of the delivery fleet and address the above issues to provide a seamless experience for fleet managers, drivers, and end customers.

MORE NEWS AT A GLANCE

White House announces its plan to start the conversion of the country’s fleet of trucks and busses into zero-emission vehicles

The US Department of Energy will team up with OEMs for expansion of the zero-emission vehicle technology with the ‘SuperTruck 3’ programme that would lower costs and enhance durability in electric trucks

The Port of Antwerp hits the 1 million TEU mark for the second consecutive year in the cold chain segmen

The 6% increase in export volumes has played a major part in the expansion of the total number of reefer containers handled in the Port of Antwerp

CMA CGM, Hapag Lloyd, and Maersk to provide freight rate information to the US lawmakers

President Joe Biden has called out these multinational shippers asking them to explain the causes behind the massive increase in prices in the last two years New Year in February

The trade between China and Europe is already facing the impact of the War in Ukraine

The escalation of the Russia-Ukraine War is affecting the regular movement of the China-Europe freight train as well as shipping routes via air and sea

Following the continued equipment shortage, forwarders are gradually accepting requests to use shipper owned containers

In the words of Christian Roeloffs, the CEO of Container xChange, "The rise in awareness for SOCs shows that industry participants are responding to the supply-chain pressures by diversifying their sourcing strategy".

SPECIAL

A freight forwarders’ guide to intermodal containers

The use of intermodal containers has brought about a significant transformation in the freight forwarding sector. The specialty of these containers is that they can be used in a variety of transportation modes. These kinds of containers are ideal for long-haul shipments and can help you save up to 30% fuel expenses. They are coming up as a key component of improving sustainability in logistical operations.

These large shipping containers can be used for sea, ground, or rail freight. Moreover, they can be used for international cargoes where the shipments need to cross both land and water bodies before arriving at their destination. The intermodal containers are designed as per the ISO standards and come with ISO certification which attests to the structural integrity, quality, and durability of these boxes.

The different kinds of intermodal containers

Dry freight containers These are the most common type of intermodal containers that can carry all kinds of shipments. They are airtight boxes without any ventilation.

Insulated containers
As the name suggests, these containers are meant for transporting all kinds of perishable cargo. Although they cannot heat or cool on their own, they are able to maintain the temperature level for a long time thus keeping the freshness of the goods intact.

Reefer containers
Unlike insulated containers, reefers or refrigerated containers come with an inbuilt refrigeration unit. They are capable of maintaining an internal temperature between -65 degrees C to 40 degrees C. These containers are ideal for perishable items such as fish, poultry, meat, and medicines.

Flat rack containers
These containers come with collapsible sides that can be folded. They are most suitable for carrying OOG cargoes and heavy or wide shipments that are not compatible with closed shipping containers.

Open-top
Just like the flat rack containers, the open-top boxes are also meant for heavy and bulky cargoes that do not fit within a closed box. The open-top containers don’t come with a roof.

The difference between intermodal and multimodal containers

The key points of difference between intermodal and multimodal containers are as follows:

While the intermodal containers use different contracts with multiple providers, the multimodal containers make use of a single contract with one carrier.

Secondly, with intermodal containers, the logistics manager of all the companies involved in the transportation gets the flexibility to select the best rate for every contact. In the case of multimodal containers, the manager has to decide on a fixed rate for the entire duration of the journey.

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