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A gigantic boiler from Rotterdam to Singapore

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Globalia Rotterdam establishes its’ position as one of the top freight forwarders in Rotterdam by successfully shipping a massive boiler all the way to Singapore

East Total Logistics BV, a company known for offering reliable and innovative logistics services and solutions by air, road and sea, has recently carried out the task of transporting a boiler of 23400 kilos. The boiler was carried from door to port via truck.

 

In the words of Tom van Roon of East Total Logistics BV, ‘’Transporting this enormous boiler from door to port hasn’t been an easy task by all means. In spite of the difficulty of our project, everything worked out rather smoothly and we are more than happy with the results.’’

A big congratulations to East Total Logistics BV for their latest achievement!

Globalia sponsors the 20th Annual Summit of End-To-End Supply Network at Amsterdam

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The Summit organized by End-to-End Supply Network is expected to welcome senior supply chain professions and focus on the creation of a more competitive end-to-end supply chain

After the immense success of the Miami Summit in 2017, End-to-End Supply Network is organizing their 15th Annual Summit of to be held at the Hotel Okura Amsterdam from the 4th to 6th of June, 2018. In this summit you will get to meet 600 senior supply chain professionals who are some of the best in the industry and take home some invaluable suggestions and real life concepts by experienced companies from all around the globe.

Several companies have already started registering for the Summit to discuss about the financial advantages and qualitative benefits of supplier integrated contracts and streamlined processes. In the 2 days Summit you will get some invaluable suggestions from professional speakers all of whom are some of the vanguards of the industry.

Some of the highlights of the 2018 Summit are, interactive panel discussions, debate, formulation of a more constructive approach, underscoring of the crucial role of the supply chain and much more.

For more information, please contact:

Lauren Smith
lauren.smith@clarionevents.com
www.sclsummit.com

Global Logistics Provider

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Over the years, they have mastered the art of offering highly personalized services for their customers

Globalia Chicago, Radius International, which has been offering first class services since 2009, is a company specializing in freight forwarding, customs brokerage and supply chain management. As one of the most prominent boutique forwarder of the town, they are offering personalized services by reaching out to each and every customer on a daily basis and by answering the phone- a service which has been eliminated by most of their competitors.

They take special care in answering each and every call and directing it to the appropriate person and department. In their attempt to provide their clients with all the benefits associated with one-stop-stopping, they have invested in a sophisticated online tool which would give their clients a host of benefits including instant quotes, real-time tracking and much more.

In the words of Nancy Abuali, “We see ourselves as a true partner with our customers and we value the opportunity to be an extension of their company and work hard to provide them with results based solutions and services. Our personalized service is like no other, as we believe in making our clients’ experience with us very easy and pleasant.”

All the best to Radius International for their future endeavors!

Tesla will redefine the future of trucking with their new electric semi-truck

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The production of this long awaited transport would start 2019 onwards

The Tesla Semi with its battery technology will give you superior acceleration, enhanced performance on steep terrains, an 805 Km range with maximum weight at highway speed and loads of other fascinating features. Elon Musk the CEO and founder of Tesla has stated at the unveiling event in Los Angeles that these trucks when driven in convoy is going to cost less than transporting goods by railways.

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The semi-truck is packed with loads of safety features including lane tracking ability, auto braking and a windshield which is apparently ‘nuclear explosion proof’! Chucking a huge diesel powered engine has enabled them to push forward the driver’s seat allowing a much spacious cab for the truck drivers. As advertised by Tesla- “Semi is the safest, most comfortable truck ever. Four independent motors provide maximum power and acceleration and require the lowest energy cost per mile.”

Musk went on in greater details about the safety measures of the new Semi- ““Even if you’re in the truck and you have a medical emergency, the truck will stay in lane and gradually come to a halt and put on the emergencies. If it doesn’t hear a response from you it will actually call emergency services and get an ambulance. It is going to take care of you. It is going to take care of other cars. It is going to take care of pedestrians.’’

The Tesla Semi can be charged to 400 miles range within just half an hour. With a max gross vehicle weight of 80,000 lbs., the Semi is believed to bring about a massive change in the freight forwarding industry.

Interview with Globalia Mumbai

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partner with logistics companyThis week we spoke to Globalia member in Mumbai, Mahesh Mehta, Director of Magnum Cargo, who tells us a little bit about their company and projects and how they established themselves as a pioneer in the freight forwarding industry.

Q. How did you get into the freight forwarding industry?
A.It was in 1987 that we started to work with one of the local freight forwarding companies and then subsequently after two years we started our own company in 1989.

Q. What distinguishes MAGNUM CARGO from other freight forwarders in your city?
A. One of our major distinguishing features is our operational excellence and our strong foothold in pharmaceutical products of all kinds. We understand that customer’s products are much more valuable than just a cargo for their buyers. A specialist in medical logistics, Magnum Cargo has a trained staff for handling cool chain pharmaceutical products with expertise in re-packing, re-icing, and data logger reading.

Q. What are the main challenges facing freight forwarders in your country at the moment? A. Infrastructure is one of the biggest challenges faced by the Indian freight forwarder and logistics sector and has been a major deterrent to its growth. Due to the infrastructural bottlenecks, costs per transaction in Indian logistics sector are very much high compared to those in the developed markets.

Q. How is Magnum Cargo dealing with these challenges on a daily basis?
A. We aim to combat these regular challenges by means of advance planning, partnering with the right vendors, and regular communications with all the stakeholders for further improvement and development.

Q. How did you know Globalia Logistics Network? What attracted most about Globalia?
A. What drew us to Globalia is the fact that it is a network of high caliber freight forwarders with reliability and financially secured partners.

Q. What would be the most significant shipment your team has handled?
A. We were contacted by our client (representative of a religious community) when most of the big multinational global brands failed to meet their requirements and pulled backed one after the other. At first, the task seemed a simple case of handling 4.5 tons of airfreight shipment from AMD to ANR airport. It was an idol of God made up of marble and studded with gold and semi-precious stones. The idol was to be sent to Antwerp for the inauguration of a community temple in Antwerp.

Q. What would be the most difficult shipment your team has handled to date? How did you handle it?
A. The set of requirements of the customer (which are listed below) had been a major challenge and handling the shipment was a daunting task which put the confidence of many big players in the doldrums.
– Aircraft should not have any female on board ( passenger, crew, pilot & copilot)
– Non- Veg should not be served in aircraft
– Alcohol should not be served in aircraft
– Aircraft should not carry any animal live or frozen
– Idol should not get touched by hands to avoid negativity and impurity
– Cargo should reach the destination within a week’s time
Considering the requirements, we suggested a charter aircraft but it was nearly impossible to arrange for a charter aircraft within such a short notice and we had to think of other alternatives. We finally zeroed in on EY. They agreed to operate a charter aircraft but a small aircraft couldn’t be arranged. They could only arrange B-747F having a payload of 100 tons. Wow! 100 tons aircraft for 4.5 Tons normal cargo!

Q. Could you tell us any anecdote which happened while managing this shipment?
A. Even though the cargo was not odd sized after the final packing, it could not go through the screening machine and required a mandatory hand check. As already mentioned before one of the pre-requisites of the client was that the idol shouldn’t get touched by hands. Last minute praying and brainstorming by our team standing at the airport was really an experience in itself. Within 30-45 minutes our team arranged for 5 priests to enter the screening area after getting permission from the airport authority. The priests are the only ones who are allowed to touch the idol. So we made them remove the idol from the package and ensured that the security staff checks the complete package and idol without touching it. Once the security check was completed the priests started chanting and sprinkled holy water on the idol to remove all the negativity and impurities and the package was re-packed. The job was completed in a weeks’ time as per the deadline set by the customer!

Q. How do you see Magnum Cargo in 10 years?
A. We aspire to position our self with Global players in terms of volume, global presence and technology. We have already invested in USA and Mauritius by starting our own office and facilities and expansion plans are to start in other regions too.

Logistics service provider for the Taipei Universiade

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Globalia Taipei acted as the Logistics Management Centre for the 29th Summer Universiade 

Apollo Logistics was chosen as the Official Logistics Service Provider for the 29th Summer Universiade, an international multi sports event organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) which is staged every two years in a different city. In 2017, this prestigious sporting event, which is second only to the Olympic Games, was hosted by Taipei.

Apollo Logistics was in charge of customs clearance and re-export service for the delegates and the organizers. They had to deliver the packages and other game related items and make special arrangements for the delivery of the poles and javelins.

As the Official Logistics Service Provider, Apollo Logistics even had to transport the 2017 Universiade’s Mascot – Bravo for an overseas event in New York and then ship it back to Taiwan. Their services included packing, pickup, delivery, unpacking and the return of the shipments.

We heartily congratulate the team of Apollo Logistics for their mind blowing accomplishment and wish them the very best for the years ahead! 

Freight Forwarders are ready to deal with the challenge posed by automation

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Logistics which was so far considered to be one of the slowest segments in terms of technological innovations is finally waking up to the advantages which technology has to offer.

Technological innovations are proliferating like never before in the logistics world threatening to alter the conventional freight forwarding process. Starting from online load boards, connected containers, online processing and cloud based freight marketplaces, the recent advancement in technology has somewhat jeopardized the future of the freight forwarding industry.

However, there is not much reason to be concerned since the logistics industry is transforming at a lightning speed with shippers, warehouse operators and carriers coming up with new technologies which would irrevocably change the way business was conducted before. Therefore the only option for independent freight forwarders is to adapt to the new changes so as to survive and grow in an increasingly competitive environment. Freight forwarders has nothing to fear from automation and are expected to remain undaunted till technology offers an unparalleled level of client servicing.

Shippers have placed their trust on freight forwarders for decades not just because of their ability to move a shipment from point X to point Y but rather because of the fact that only forwarders can be trusted to do the job exceptionally well. This is precisely why the freight forwarding industry is expected to remain unperturbed by the threats posed by automation.

10th Anniversary Celebration

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Globalia Munich which formed back in 2007 is all set to celebrate its 10th anniversary

Airfreight Express Global which specializes in hazardous goods, emergency logistics and pharmaceutical transportation completes 10 years in business this year. With their headquarters in Munich, Airfreight Express Global have been offering top-notch services in the logistics and custom clearance sector.

Marcus Zehentbauer the Managing Director of Globalia Munich says- “We have come a long way since our humble start in 2007 and our unmatched services in international shipping and emergency logistics has made us one of the most trusted names in Germany and beyond. The secret to our success has been a proficient team, years of experience in the industry, cost-efficient services and reliable accessibility.”

A very happy 10th Birthday to Airfreight Express Global and wishing them all the best for the coming year!

Glb Taipei delivers an extremely fragile taichi sculpture

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Globalia Taipei establishes itself as a first-rate artwork deliverer after successfully transporting a Taichi sculpture

Apollo Logistics has recently transferred a 2.5 meters high Taichi Sculpture from Beijing to Taipei. The 2.5 meter high sculpture was made entirely out of glass fibre making it an extremely fragile item to deliver.

The Taichi Sculpture which was exhibited at the Beijing University during the 2008 Olympiade was sent as a gift to the National Taiwan Normal University in May, this year. In the words of Richard Yeh, Globalia Taipei’s General Manager “Proper positioning of the sculpture was one of the major challenges we faced in this case. Being a highly fragile artwork it demanded totally accurate, safe and efficient handling which our team has accomplished with perfection.”

Here’s to Apollo Logistics for their brilliant feat!

“As long as there is trading, there will be a constant need for freight forwarders”. Interview with Globalia Tema/Accra

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Q. Can you tell us a little more of Baj Freight?
A. BAJ is the acronym for Bart, Ato and Joe. The name BAJ is simply a constant reminder of the hard work of our employees under the skillful management of Mr. Joseph K. Biney, Ato Quagrine and Fred Bart Simpson whose collaboration dates back to thirty-two years ago when they met as employees of Relebo Lines Limited.

Q. When did you decide to become a freight forwarder and how did you get into the industry?
A.I think as long as there is trading, there would be a constant need for freight forwarders. Hence, I thought of my profession as a calling to this need.

Q. What distinguishes BAJ FREIGHT from other freight forwarders in your city?
A. What distinguishes us from other forwarders is that BAJ is a pacesetter in the industry. We seek to get involved in a series of industry pilot programmes and developmental corporate social responsibilities such as the BAJ Freight junior Tennis League.

Q. What has been your greatest success so far?
A. BAJ is the first Local Company to be licensed by the Ghana Nuclear Regulatory Authority to safely transport radioactive cargo to and From Ghana and neighbouring countries for key clients such as Newmont, Schlumberger amongst others. Our company has won:
– 2014, 2015 and 2016.- Oil & Gas Logistics company of the year
– 2014.- First Western Regional Business and Financial Service Excellence Awards
– 2015 & 2016.- Best Freight Forwarding Company & Logistics Company of the year
– 2015.- Customs House Agents Awards(for the third highest revenue collected for Ghana Revenue Authority)
– 2017.- Haulage Company of the year

Q. How did you hear about Globalia? What most attracted you to us?
A. Globalia was recommended by some of my partners in the other freight network associations. BAJ rarely had partners in the areas your members were located hence I felt the need to be a part.

Q. What’s the biggest difficulty in dealing with suppliers/factories?
A. The problem had always been price undercutting, high rates, lack of proper industry information and time constraints.

Q. What are the main challenges facing freight forwarders in your country at the moment? How are you dealing with them?
A. Ghana has a high influx of freight forwarders who still practice the old ways of buying and selling freight. Added to this is the frequent price undercutting by other forwarders with less consideration on the cost implication. BAJ has invested in technologies which would allow our clients to track their cargo progress and status. We are currently emphasizing on having a personal interaction with clients to lay more emphasis on quality of service and not accept undercut prices

Q. What would be the most difficult shipment your team has handled to date? How did you handle it?
A.We handled an out of gauge 8.5m exhaust funnel for a thermal plant project where we had to pass under three high tension low hanging poles which connected Ghana, Togo and Cote d’Iovire within 15 minutes. Honestly, I thought this was going to be impossible but we requested the concerned authorities to disconnect the poles one after the other for the funnel to pass and then reconnect the power.

Q. Tell us a funny story about a curious shipment you have handled.
A. A client engaged BAJ for services relating to customs clearance of general goods. Having communicated the ETA of the Vessel to the client, there was an unfortunate incident which delayed the vessel arrival hence the ETA kept changing. After three communication of ETA change, I got to my office, to find our client with a pillow and mattress saying that he will not leave until we confirm that the vessel had arrived. Fortunately for me, that very day, I received an email from the shipping line saying that the vessel had berthed.

Q. How do you see BAJ Freight in 10 years?
A. Within 10 years we aim to be one of the top three logistics company in West Africa, using the most sophisticated technologies and implementing global standards in freight forwarding.