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The most updated version of Incoterms 2020 can now be viewed and downloaded from the Globalia website

Posted on 28 February, 2020 | by admin

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched Incoterms 2020 which have come into effect from 1st January 2020

The Globalia team has updated and uploaded the PDF of a new brochure with the most updated version of the Incoterms rules launched by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The Globalia Incoterms brochure has been modernised with a fresh and simplified design for members to present their own clients.

This brochure enumerates the liabilities of the buyers and sellers in international trade according to the new Incoterms rules which have come into effect from 1st January 2020. The Incoterms rules were first laid down back in 1936 by ICC with the objective of establishing a set of globally accepted rules and regulations with regards to shipment delivery among trading partners worldwide. Since then the Incoterms rules have been periodically amended and the Incoterms 2020 offers detailed notes and graphs elucidating the liabilities of exporters and importers for each of the Incoterms rule.

As explained by Mr. John WH Denton AO, the Secretary General of Incoterms, “Incoterms 2020 rules make business work for everyone by facilitating trillions of dollars in global trade annually. Because they help importers and exporters around the world to understand their responsibilities and avoid costly misunderstandings, the rules form the language of international sales transactions, and help build confidence in our valuable global trading system.”

Members can download the new brochure by clicking here.

Globalia partners with Breakbulk Europe, the world’s largest event for the project cargo and breakbulk industry

Posted on 21 February, 2020 | by admin

Breakbulk Europe will take place at Messe Bremen, Germany from 18th to 20th May, 2021

Breakbulk Europe has grown significantly since the move to Bremen in 2018, and with over 120 countries represented, its reach embraces the world. Breakbulk Europe has become the global hub for the industrial project supply chain, including the world’s foremost manufacturers, oil & gas companies, EPCs, carriers, ports, logistics firms, specialized transporters and related service providers. This year’s event is expected to bring together around 10,000 professionals from more than 120 countries.

In the words of Nick Davidson, the Portfolio Director for Breakbulk Europe, “It’s a great pleasure to be returning to Bremen in 2021, a city that has gone above and beyond to welcome breakbulk and project cargo professionals from more than 3800 companies… The city of Bremen has proved to be a good fit for the Breakbulk attendees with its unique blend of historical charm, modern amenities, maritime environment and visitor affordability.”

The 2021 announcement comes three months before the opening of Breakbulk Europe 2020, and already the indicators point to another success. Online registration is tracking 13 percent ahead compared to this time last year. Added to the 2020 experience will be a pair of professional workshops focused on risk management and chartering essentials, Education Day for local students and those new or looking to enter the industry, and the first Europe-based Women in Breakbulk breakfast, part of Breakbulk’s global networking platform for female professionals.

To request exhibiting and sponsorship information and to register for the event, visit their website.

Yoyo Global Freight is expanding their warehouse facility in Denmark

Posted on 14 February, 2020 | by admin

As a major step towards green logistics, they have fitted this new warehouse building with solar panels on the roof

Yoyo Global Freight, Globalia member in Stavanger, Norway, and Copenhagen / Odense, Denmark, has expanded its state-of-the-art warehousing facility in Denmark. Back in 2018, they built their new headquarters in Odense and their initial objective was to create two more terminals by 2021. However, uninterrupted growth and a greater number of domestic and international clients necessitated further storage space in their warehouse in Odense. This is the reason why they built Yoyo Global Freight

“As a Gazelle Company which has doubled the turnover within just 4 years, it was imperative for us to expand our storage space to meet the requirements of our ever-increasing number of clients.” says Mr. Lenart Lykkedal Pedersen, Agent Relation Manager of YOYO Global Freight. Their new solar-powered facility is already completely filled with new warehouse clients. Mr. Pedersen further adds, “The new building is fitted with solar panels on the roof and the power is used for the building and for the electrical car parking available for all our employees. This has been a remarkable triumph for our team since it is also an important step towards sustainable logistics.”

Congratulations to Yoyo Global Freight for this achievement and for taking an important step towards green logistics!

Globalia Manila in charge of handling the logistical requirements for a Waterpark in an island in Philippines

Posted on 31 January, 2020 | by admin

Gateway Logistics Inc was responsible for the multimodal transport of waterpark equipment from local and international suppliers

Gateway Logistics Inc., Globalia member in Manila, Philippines, is presently undertaking an ongoing project delivery from Bataan in the North of Manila to Caticlan, an island located in the South of Manila close to the Boracay Island. To begin with, a cargo of 135 FEU was awarded to Globalia Manila and now the project is already halfway to completion.

“We are in charge of multimodal transportation of waterpark equipment from local and international suppliers.” says Jonas Ventura, the Marketing and Operations Manager of Gateway Logistics.

Mr. Ventura further adds, “This is surely a very demanding assignment which is being carried on impeccably by our team. We are yet to receive more shipments from international suppliers and we are all set to execute this project flawlessly. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, our partners can always turn to us for all their logistical requirements in and around Manila, Philippines.”

Congratulations to Gateway Logistics and wishing them all the best for this ongoing project!

GLB agent in Dubai describes FreightViewer as a useful marketing and sales tool for members

Posted on 24 January, 2020 | by admin

After the launch of Globalia’s Transport Management Software, FreightViewer Department has been receiving plenty of applications from members to test the software and suggest its improvements. Mr. Julian Wolff, logistics consultant of Cargotrans, our GLB member in Dubai, has been collaborating with FreightViewer Department and is now willing to start to work with FreightViewer

Mr. Julian states: “FreightViewer is a nice online tool to look up rates. It has an easy and user-friendly interface. Whoever has worked in freight forwarding before is able to use it without any problems” After testing FCL, Air, local and transport rates; Mr. Wolff’s opinion is that it’s very easy to enter and find rates throughout FreightViewer. Additionally, he comments that it is important to take into account that FreightViewer can be used directly with local customers: “FreightViewer can be used for local clients as well, […] each agent can implement it and create an advantage and benefit for their own direct customers”

Finally, our GLB member encourages all agents to use the software to create a database available for members and customers 24/7, Mr Julian says: “ I encourage everyone from the Globalia network to use it because it will help to create a huge database from which all members benefit. Being able to find rates 24/7 from any place around the world within minutes helps to win more business. The more agents we have using it, the better it gets”

FreightViewer Department will be happy to assist you if you may need any assistance with the use of FreightViewer or would like to know more about the system, contact amartin@globalialogisticsnetwork.com, we will be happy to assist you. Additionally, from now on, FreightViewer’s team will also share with members our latest news through Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and QQ

The technological advancements are foreseen to transform the logistics industry in 2020

Posted on 17 January, 2020 | by admin

Some of the top technological trends in the logistics industry include Blockchain, IoT devices, warehouse robotics, autonomous vehicles, and freight rate management tools

While digital innovations are already making waves across industries, the logistics industry which has always been known to be heavily reliant on manual processes has been most impacted by these changes. Some of the top players in the sector are even making use of different types of Artificial Intelligence for enhanced traffic management, maintenance scheduling, determination of perilous travel locations, planning of construction activities and more.

The advent of Machine Learning or Big Data has greatly helped them with vehicle diagnostics, real-time location, financial business forecasts, social media data etc. Moreover, the last year has also witnessed considerable growth in the use of self-driving vehicles and drone deliveries. However, it will still take some time until autonomous trucks become a usual sight on the highway.

While Blockchain, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), warehouse robotics, and automated delivery of goods are already being practiced by the giants of the industry, small and medium-sized companies are also trying their very best to manage and grow their businesses with the help of various innovative software which can be used for cargo management, simplification of bookings, quotation management, operations management, and monitoring of the cargo in real-time.

With this in mind, Globalia has introduced FreightViewer, which is already speeding up members’ quote processing time and allowing them to send a detailed PDF of the quotation to their clients within less than a minute. The idea behind creating this member-exclusive tool is to enable the GLB members to be on par with the top players in the industry by ensuring that they no longer miss out on a single business opportunity because of their inability to provide their clients with a quick quotation of their services.

Additionally, from now on, FreightViewer’s team will also share with members our latest news through Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and QQ

The winter edition of Globalia’s 2019 newsletters is now available for viewing on our website

Posted on 10 January, 2020 | by admin

The December edition of the newsletter comes with relevant news from the network and the industry along with many other interesting sections

It pleases us to announce that the December edition of Globalia’s quarterly newsletter is now on print and the online version can be viewed on our website. Like every other issue, Globalia’s December newsletter is packed with all the news about the latest accomplishments of our members, and important news bits from the supply chain industry. You will also find a feature about the highlights of Globalia’s 4^th Annual Meeting and how it can strengthen the growth and networking capacities of our members along with an article about the benefits of outdoor corporate group activities.

Since this is the last edition of our 2019 newsletters, we have also included a post about all the remarkable achievements of our network. Our feature on “World’s Best Supply Chain Universities and Degree Program” will shed light on the top logistics and supply chain management courses being offered by the most reputed universities across the world. Members who are looking forward to getting their best employees trained in one of these courses should definitely give it a close look. We urge you to send us the news about the latest achievements of your company so that we can promote your company by publishing it on our website and on our upcoming newsletter.

Happy reading!

GLB members need to complete their registration and payment process within 4 days to avail the early bird discount on the fee for Globalia’s 4th Annual Meeting!

Posted on 3 January, 2020 | by admin

Only members who register and pay by 9:00 AM on the 8^th of January 2020 will get to avail this discounted registration fee

Globalia’s 4^th Annual Meeting to be held from 29^th-31^st March 2020 at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort in Phuket, Thailand, will come with an early bird discount on the registration fee for the delegates and their spouses. Only agents who register for the meeting and make their payment before the 9:00 AM CET on the 8^th of January 2020 will be able to avail the special discounted rate.

Agents registering and paying by 9:00 AM CET on the 8^th of January will pay a discounted price of 680€ per delegate, 1210€ for two delegates and 1,815€ for three delegates! This price is inclusive of the Welcome Cocktail Reception, daily lunches on the meeting days, coffee and refreshments, participation in the one-to-one meetings, and Gala Dinner. The spouse fee per delegate is 290€ in which the Welcome Cocktail Reception, lunches for two days and the Gala Dinner will be included. However, agents who fail to complete their registration and payment by the 8^th of January will have to pay the normal registration fee which is 730€ per delegate, 1,310€ for two delegates and 1,956€ for three delegates.

Agents who want to make the most of this opportunity are requested to complete their registration and make the payment ASAP! All you need to do is visit your Members Area on the top right of Globalia’s webpage, login by entering your username and password and finally click on the ‘Meeting Registration’ button and fill in the online form with your registration details.

Best of luck with your meetings!

Globalia Atlanta handles the door-to-door transportation of several exclusive automobiles including Bugatti “La Voiture Noire” and Bentley EXP 100GT for the Monterey Car Week

Posted on 20 December, 2019 | by admin

They provided end-to-end solutions, multimodal transportation, air freight and special protocols for handling and transporting these high-end vehicles

Schaefer Trans Inc, Globalia member in Atlanta, USA, handles the movement of several high-end vehicles for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, – an automotive charitable event in which is regarded as the most prestigious event of its kind. They handled all aspects of door-to-door transportation such as documentation, ATA Carnets while their custom vehicle containers provided the much-needed security and confidentiality required for the grand entrance at the Concept Lawn in Pebble Beach.

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After a week of extensive preparations, Schaefer Trans delivered the Bugatti “La Voiture Noire” which holds the record for the world’s most expensive production car ever sold, the Bugatti Centadieci, Bugatti Chiron Sport, scissor door and spiky headlights for a Bentley EXP 100GT concept car, the BMW I-NEXT, the Genesis Mint and Lamborghini Aventador 63, to name a few. “High-end vehicle transportation is a complex, fascinating, and highly tailored business and we have designed special services and products ensuring complete satisfaction for our clients”, states Mr. Felix Flaig, the Chief Operating Officer of Schaefer Trans Inc.

“The 4 decades of transportation mastery earned us a sound reputation among car manufacturers. Our clients’ hard-earned trust lets us be a part of the mind-bending car design unveiling at events such as Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. If you are ever in town during this event, please stop by and say Hi to our Schaefer team- a part of the Globalia family!” continues Mr. Felix Flaig.

Congratulations to Schaefer Trans for this achievement and wishing them the very best for their future endeavours!

Globalia Yangon moves to a new and well-equipped office space in a different location

Posted on 13 December, 2019 | by admin

The office relocation was primarily prompted by the need to cope with their increased workforce

Innovo Shipping and Logistics Co Ltd, Globalia member in Yangon, Myanmar, has relocated to a brand new office and their team will start working at the new office 18th November onwards. This relocation has been decided due to the increase in Innovo’s staff: “In the last few years, we have experienced a big growth in the company thanks to our great team, who have experience in shipping, freight forwarding and total logistics arrangement for both inbound and outbound cargo from Myanmar. We have been providing timely and efficient services, managing shipments to worldwide destinations since 2014. Additionally, we have recently extended our business in other areas such as warehousing, providing marine insurance coverage, custom clearance services, and trading and distribution of consumer products – which have contributed to the development of the company.” states Mr. Aung Myat Htut, the Managing Director of Globalia Yangon.

“We have upgraded our office facilities with the aim of offering better services to our customers. We have created a friendly and open office atmosphere for our staff, our business associates, and our customers. With this upgraded facilities, we are ready to offer enhanced customer services while expanding our business in new areas.” says Mr. Aung Myat Htut.

Furthermore, the well-furnished office has been adequately decorated to create a functional, visually appealing, and comfortable workspace which is sure to promote the efficiency and productivity of the company. Mr. Aung further adds “With this better working environment, we anticipate getting better outcomes from our employees and this new office will be the place to gain more businesses for our future expansion!”

Congratulations to Innovo Shipping and Logistics and wishing them the very best for their future endeavours!