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The 6th Edition of Globalia’s Annual Meeting is All Set to Take Place in Abu Dhabi, UAE in May, 2025

Posted on 27 September, 2024 | by admin

Globalia members from all around the world are going to come together to forge enduring connections with reliable international logistics partners

Globalia Logistics Network will be hosting its 6th Annual Meeting from 3rd to 5th May 2025 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This event offers a unique platform for Globalia members to strengthen their businesses by connecting with freight forwarders from over 134 countries. It presents an exceptional opportunity for delegates to showcase their companies and secure new partnerships, ensuring they maximize the benefits of their Globalia membership.

The conference will begin with a Day Trip followed by a Welcome Cocktail Reception, providing a relaxed environment for attendees to connect with their partners before engaging in formal business discussions. Additionally, over the course of the event, each delegate will have the opportunity to participate in up to 32 one-to-one meetings with pre-selected network partners. These personalized meetings, a key aspect of the conference, will help to foster collaboration and drive business growth among Globalia members.

Antonio Torres, President and Founder of Globalia Logistics Network, highlighted the value of the in-person meetings, stating, “Globalia’s Annual Meetings enable our agents to connect, collaborate, and unlock new business opportunities. Moreover, we’ve worked diligently to ensure that our members can derive maximum benefit from these events, which serve as a vital hub for forging long-term partnerships with trusted freight forwarders worldwide.”

In addition to business meetings, the event will feature social activities such as a corporate group tour, a welcome reception, and a dinner party. These events will promote a sense of community and help strengthen relationships within the network, striking a perfect balance between business and leisure. Lastly, Globalia has once again made available a dedicated web app for enhancing the delegates’ experience. This innovative tool will allow members to seamlessly access all information pertaining to the daily meeting agenda directly from their mobile devices.

More information about the meeting will soon be published on Globalia’s Annual Meeting page.

Globalia once again creates a web app for its upcoming Annual Meeting in Bali

Posted on 12 January, 2024 | by admin

This smartphone compatible web application will allow the delegates to effectively navigate through the agenda of Globalia’s 5th Annual Meeting in April 2024

On the occassion of its 5th Annual Meeting in 2024, Globalia Logistics Network has once again created a web application that would allow the agents to have all information about the meeting at their fingertips. Globalia’s 5th Annual Meeting is a much anticipated freight forwarders conference that will take place from 17th to 19th April 2024 at the Intercontinental Bali Resort in Bali, Indonesia.

Globalia's 5th Annual Meeting — Web app for Globalia’s 5th Annual Meeting

“The efficacy of this app became quite apparent after we launched it for the first time in 2023 for Globalia’s 4th Annual Meeting. This is why we have we have created an upgraded version of this smart phone compatible web app to make the event simple and hassle-free for all our delegates,” explains Antonio Torres, the President and Founder of Globalia Logistics Network.

Upon arriving at the meeting venue, members can access this web application on their mobile phones and log in by providing their email and password. The web app is designed to empower Globalia members with comprehensive information related to the day-to-day agenda of the Annual Meeting.

Maria Serrano, the PR and Event Coordinator of Globalia Logistics Network explains that this portal will help to consolidate all the important information in a comprehensive web app. Moreover, the delegates can effortlessly access all meeting-related details with just a few taps on their phones, streamlining the information retrieval process.

Not only does it offer easy navigation through essential details of the event, such as the delegate list featuring names, affiliated cities, and represented companies, but it also provides access to the program, activities, travel tips to Bali, and more, ensuring that all pertinent information is readily available at their fingertips.

Globalia Logistics Network participates in The Digital Logistics Conference 2023

Posted on 13 October, 2023 | by admin

PTN Events organized this virtual conference that brought together digital innovators to engage in insightful discussions to foster sustainable digital transformation in logistics

Andrea Martin, Globalia Logistics Network’s FreightViewer Coordinator participated as a speaker in the Digital Logistics Conference 2023 that took place from 11th to 12th October 2023. She delivered a presentation on “Challenges and Opportunities for Freight Forwarders in Logistics 4.0.”

The Digital Logistics Conference served as a forum for pioneers in next-generation technologies to come together and participate in discussions focused on sustainable digitization in transportation and logistics. With an intense 2-day agenda, the aim of the conference was to expand in-depth discussions to increase efficiency, and enhance safety in the logistics industry by an innovative digital strategy.

The FreightViewer team selected this topic with the intention of underscoring the significance of adopting distinct strategies to effectively navigate the transformations ushered in by Industry 4.0. During her presentation, Andrea Martin emphasized the paramount importance of crafting a digital strategy within the freight forwarding sector to navigate the technological shifts within the industry. Additionally, Andrea Martin addressed three key aspects- the concept of Industry 4.0 in the context of the logistics industry, opportunities and challenges presented by Logistics 4.0 and the emergence of digital freight forwarders.

Andrea Martin expressed, “We are consistently eager to participate in conferences that highlight digital innovations in the industry. These events not only keep our members and us well-informed about the latest developments in the logistics sector but also position our member-exclusive transport management software, FreightViewer, in a new digitized era where establishing a digital strategy is no longer optional but imperative for freight forwarders. Lastly, we extend our gratitude to PTN Events for extending this invitation; it has been a delightful experience for me.”

Before ending her presentation Martin explained the importance of having a Transport Management Software for freight forwarders. She briefly touched on how Globalia Logistics Network’s member-exclusive TMS FreightViewer offers a digital infrastructure that allows the establishment of an automated data transfer of carrier rates and tariffs.

Globalia media partner Breakbulk Europe 2023 smashes event records

Posted on 3 August, 2023 | by admin

The event has been a spectacular success after a record 10,445 industry professionals from across the supply chain came together for the three-day event at Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands

Breakbulk Europe 2023 took place at Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands from June 6th to 8th, 2023, attracting an impressive number of industry professionals. The record-breaking event – that established a media partnership with Globalia Logistics Network – saw a total of 10,445 attendees, marking a notable 15% increase compared to the previous year. Representatives from over 126 countries participated in the three-day exhibition. While attendees from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany dominated the event, countries like Turkey, Brazil, UAE, and Singapore witnessed remarkable growth in their participation.

“Breakbulk Europe stands out as an exceptional platform that unites a multitude of industry professionals within a compact timeframe,” commented Juliana Gibbons, VP of Swire Projects, a renowned breakbulk specialist. According to Gibbons, this event offers a highly influential business prospect that goes beyond traditional networking. It serves as a dynamic stage for companies to showcase their offerings, including products and services, to a diverse audience.

The two gargantuan exhibition halls at Ahoy hosted 534 exhibitors from across the breakbulk supply chain. The Breakbulk Global Shipper Network, a worldwide network of shippers involved in the engineering, manufacturing and production of industrial projects and cargo, also posted record high numbers, with 444 of its members in attendance – double the number that came to last year’s event.

“Over the years, Breakbulk Europe has consistently facilitated the formation of strong and enduring partnerships for us, and this year is no exception,” said Gelu Batrinca, chartering broker at MUR Shipping Romania. “It stands as an exceptional exhibition that unites a vast array of exhibitors and visitors spanning the entire supply chain, making it an outstanding opportunity to connect and collaborate.”

Over 150 participants enjoyed an inspiring session at the Women in Breakbulk Breakfast, while innovation and technology played a primary role at the all-new Breakbulk Futures Zone, an experience-based space featuring products and services from industry innovators. Moreover, DHL Global Forwarding hosted a series of thought-provoking and engaging panel sessions, where speakers debated hot topics from nuclear power and offshore wind to air cargo and the role of ports in supply chain efficiency.

Globalia partners with Logistics Business Show, to be held from 15th to 17th March

Posted on 10 March, 2022 | by admin

Andrea Martin, Globalia’s FreightViewer Coordinator, is a speaker at one of the Roundtables that will take place during the conference

Globalia Logistics Network has partnered with Logistics Business Show– an international virtual exhibition cum conference for the logistics and materials handling sector. Logistics Business Show offers a synergistic platform for professionals involved in transportation, logistics, warehousing, materials handling, and other supply chain services. This event happens twice a year in March and October. More than 5000 supply chain professionals will attend the March and October events.

Logistics Business Show- logistics conference — Logistics Business Show 2022

The Logistics Business Show will take place from 15th to 17th of March. Andrea Martin, Globalia’s FreightViewer Coordinator, will speak at the Roundtable titled ‘Road Transport Challenges’. The Panel Discussion will then be broadcasted live at their show on Tuesday 15th March at 10.00 am UK/11.00 am CET.

Other topics for the round table include- Software for Real-Time Visibility, Automation Systems in the Distribution Centre, Robotics Affordability & AI, Delivery WISMO & Inventory Management, Warehouse Worker Health & Safety, Track & Trace: Rugged Mobile, Sustainable Supply Chains, Forklift Innovation & Components.

Registering for the event will allow the attendees to touch base with thousands of international logistics decision-makers. Furthermore, the visitors can watch the conference and meet the exhibitors on video calls and chats. Moreover, they will be able to schedule live video calls and chats with the exhibitors. Event participants will also get to purchase products and solutions and ask questions to the panelist speakers. Lastly, it will enable the attendees to enhance their industry networking and listen to the opinions and suggestions of supply chain experts and conference speakers.

Globalia members can register for this event by clicking on this link.