MONTHLY MEMBER FEATURE

October 2022 Member Feature

We’re excited to share our October Member Feature, Seabridge from Australia.

Get to know Justin Todd from Seabridge:

• Tell us about yourself and how long have you been in the industry.

  • “Following my father’s long career in international freight forwarding, I joined the industry back in 2000 as a junior freight clerk. I quickly worked my way through various departments learning the pillars of logistics and management. In 2011, I took a leap of faith and started Seabridge. The key focus was to deliver exceptional service to our loyal and valued customers; something that was quickly leaving the industry as other businesses centralised and begun offshoring. Fast forward 11 years and Seabridge now has multiple offices throughout Australia, New Zealand and China.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Our mission has always been “To deliver innovative tailored solutions; understanding the commercial needs of our valued customers on a global scale”.” 

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink?

  • “The members! We have been very fortunate to develop many relationships and friendships with like minded partners from around the globe. Globalink has been instrumental in facilitating these partnerships and continues to present new opportunities."

 

We’re also excited to share our Global Value October Member Feature, Total Express from Canada.

Get to know Esther Choi from Total Express:

• Tell us about yourself and how long have you been in the industry.

  • “Established in 1992, Total Express celebrated our 30th Anniversary and has 5 locations nationwide in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, Canada.  We are a true One Stop Shop with many services under one roof. We specialize in dry commercial goods and project cargoes.  It is advantageous that we have our own offices and own CFS warehouses in Vancouver (East Asia gateway) and Montreal (European gateway) for this purpose.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “With our One Stop Shop services, Total Express is knowledgeable and proud about their experience with actual cargoes. Being familiarized with equipment, loading and destuffing of ocean containers, air cargoes and so forth up close and in person, there's a certainty that the teams love when they talk about a cargo they've seen in person and can advise first hand to our customers and agents with the highest level of responsibility.”

• Interesting fact/favorite thing about your local market?

  • “Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world and the majority of our population live alongside the USA/Canada border making Canada a major player in the North American logistics market.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

  • “We hope to develop more lanes from Western European countries as an NVOCC with regular FCL/Consol services. If we streamline that service to our own CFS combined with our internal Customs brokerage clearances, customers would experience a seamless Total Express service experience which also in turn saves them time and money. A winning combination for all sides.”

 

September 2022 Member Feature

We’re excited to share our September Member Feature, Teamglobal from India.

Get to know Naushad from Teamglobal:

• Tell us about yourself and how long have you been in the industry.

  • “Established in 2005, Teamglobal is an integrated Logistics services provider headquartered in India with ISO 9001:2015 (QMS) & ISO 27001:2013 (ISMS) certifications. We specialize in Export and Import LCL Consoles catering to the Forwarders and Direct SME/MSME clientele and are the largest operator in India in this category. We are offering services in multiple segments of logistics Viz. Sea Freight, Air freight, Project Cargo Transportation, Cargo Terminals and Coastal Shipping.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Teamglobal has created a mark for itself in a relatively short span of time, through exceptional services via a wide network of alliances and associations. We boast a very robust technology platform, where we are able to provide near real-time updates and visibility on our shipments and efficient exception management via a host of customer service initiatives including a customer portal and mobile applications. Our continuous hunger for excellence ensures that we are ahead of the competition in terms of digital and physical presence and keep improvising on the same.” 

• Interesting fact/favorite thing about your local market?

  • “The market wants the best possible service albeit at the lowest cost. Most companies don’t understand or value the intangible factors unless and until they suffer firsthand. Also, customers who have been working with multiple vendors are looking to consolidate, so as to bring more visibility.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink?

  • “Wide network of forwarders who are supportive, reliable, and understand the business nuances.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

  • “We are looking to develop a strong partnership with forwarders to ensure that their customers have state-of-the-art and most competitive door to door delivery and error-free custom broking services at the click of a button across India and nearby regions. To summarize, a single pitstop for all the logistics activities in India.”

 

We’re also excited to share our September Member Feature, Transport Acción from Mexico CIty, Mexico.

Get to know Bibiana Frías Humphrey from Transport Acción:

• Tell us about yourself and how long have you been in the industry.

  • “My name is Bibiana Frías Humphrey, I was born in Mexico City and started working in the industry when I was 13 years old, when my father invited me to his office every summer to file tons of air waybills, which covered the export and import shipments that the company was carrying out at that time for one of our main clients and that had production plants in different cities of the country. We are talking about IBM of Mexico. When I finished my university studies, I worked in different industries, but it was when I finished my MBA that I returned to TRANSPORT ACCION to collaborate in the financial area. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to support the company in the creation of the maritime operations area, which was a great challenge and gave me the opportunity to delve deeper into the field of shipping logistics. Today, in the absence of my father, mentor and guide, I am learning to lead the organization and above all, developing my commercial skills so that TRANSPORT ACCION strengthens its presence in the national and international market. This year we celebrate 46 years as freight forwarders in Mexico, after which we have had the opportunity to do business in practically every country in the world, serving everything from couriers to oversized project cargo. However, our areas of greatest expertise are in the handling of auto parts and aerospace, both in airfreight and door-to-door ocean freight.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “In 1976, Transport Acción was the third Freight Forwarder nationwide that received authorization from the Government to consolidate and deconsolidate cargo in Mexico. Today there are more than 250 agencies and many of them are companies that provide excellent service and competitive rates. Our greatest strength continues to be air service, because as IATA Agents we can handle shipments that most new Agents cannot, as they do not have such registration in Mexico, in addition to having our own warehouse and refrigerated warehouse 24/7 at 300 meters from the customs of the main airport of Mexico City, gives us a great platform to attend our customers’ needs on time and with an extraordinary service. Another difference that I consider important lies in the fact that we continually seek to be at the forefront of technology to meet the requirements of our customers.” 

• Interesting fact/favorite thing about your local market?

  • “An interesting fact about the national market is that, as Mexicans, we always look for ways to do business and make things happen despite the fact that we have many obstacles to overcome. We are hard workers and we look for one way or another to get ahead. We are fortunate to be neighbors to the north of one of the countries whose economy is one of the most important in the world, another with whom we have established very important friendship and business ties that strengthen us as nations, and to the south, neighbors of countries that seek to develop and grow, as we do. So we are a whole region with great possibilities to achieve a very important economic and productive expansion.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Global Value?

  • “One of the many things that I love about the Global Value Network is the closeness that the founders and directors of this network of agents (Bill & Will), have with each of the members of the association. They are present at every moment, they have really made us feel an important and close part of each other. And they continually come up with very creative ideas to strengthen the business ties between all of us.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

  • “Currently, we are seeking to strengthen our land service for both import and export between our neighbors to the north and south, also providing an integral door to door service.”

 

August 2022 Member Feature

 

We’re excited to share our GLNK August Member Feature, Globeflight from Kenya.

Get to know Caroline from Globeflight:

• Tell us about yourself and how long have you been in the industry.

  • “My name as you all know is Caroline Waswa from Nairobi Kenya. I'm a very passionate person and always strive to give my all in what I do and for the benefit of my customers and agents. For over 20 years, I’ve been engaged in the logistics space at Globeflight Worldwide Express ltd/Union Green logistics ltd. I have been with the company since inception in 1998. We specialize in imports and exports, customs brokerage, warehousing and e-commerce.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “For us, no client is too small nor too big. We treat all our clients the same. We always strive to give our best in terms of service delivery and satisfaction. Our mantra to our client “we remove the headache so that you concentrate on what you do best”.” 

• Interesting fact/favorite thing about your local market?

  • “Our local market is very dynamic and evolving. The industry requirements keep changing and you need an agent who can adapt to the changes. Kenya being an importing country, there is always an opportunity knocking.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Global Value?

  • “Being able to create great friendships which in turn has helped us develop great insights about the markets. This has greatly helped us expand and grow our business. We have the confidence to go for business that ideally would have been handled by big players. Flexibility of the members we work with. You have options of working with different agents thus being able to secure competitive rates.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

  • “We are currently building out our marketplace similar to Amazon, Jumia which will enable both local and international vendors and importers to trade in our country without not necessarily having brick and mortar. Our focus is mainly on international brands that would want to have a presence in East Africa.”

 

We’re also excited to share our GLVN August Member Feature, Trans World Shipping Services from the United Arab Emirates.

Get to know the team from Trans World Shipping Services:

• Tell us about yourself and how long have you been in the industry.

  • “Trans World Shipping Services LLC was established in June 2002, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by a group of professionals with a collective experience of 60+ years in the shipping industry. Our services includes Seafreight, Airfreight, documentation customs clearance, transportation, multimodal transportation, warehousing and distribution. Trans World undertakes and executes turnkey logistics for project cargo comprising of Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC), Over Weight Cargo (OWC), and related accessories & spares.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Being the absolute best at customer service in our industry is just one way to stand out from competition. Both trust and transparency are the key drivers of our business and our staff embrace these values wholeheartedly. Excellent relationships with shipping lines have helped us in staying competitive in price and service.” 

• Favorite thing about membership with Global Value?

  • “It has everything a freight forwarder member would look for. Wonderful team as well.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

  • “We are seeking opportunities to develop seafreight consolidation business into Jebel Ali since we have our own customs bonded CFS with an area of 550 sqmtr inside the designated Free Trade Zone. The bonded zone plays a role of custom bonding processing, storage, and port clearance. Our clients can enjoy the exclusive rights of importing, re-exporting, and warehousing excise cargo, exempted from custom duty/VAT. We believe that favourable policies and special functions of the Jebel Ali free trade zone area will extend more potential in logistic operations.”

 

July 2022 Member Feature

 

We’re excited to share our GLNK July Member Feature, Xpedia Logistics from Morocco.

Majda from Xpedia Logistics

• Get to know Majda from Xpedia Logistics:

  • • How long have you been in the industry?

      • “I came to forwarding from the shipping industry, but our company has been in the industry for almost a decade. Xpedia logistics offers complete end-to-end solutions including: air & sea freight—both FCL and LCL, ground transportation, warehousing & distribution, and many other value-added services. We have a proven track record in export from Morocco and we are considered among the best in this market.”

    • How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

      • “We have a very good understanding of the Moroccan market and we are committed to provide service of the highest quality, paying particular attention to work efficiently and give the best solution to both our customers and network partners.” 

    • Favorite thing about membership with Global Value?

      • “It's our first year with the network. We really appreciate the valuable professionals that make Globalink a special network.”

    • Interesting fact/favorite thing about your local market?

      • “The Moroccan market is dynamic, challenging, and fast growing. Morocco has capitalized on its geographical position, well connected and efficients ports, and relatively low labor costs to work towards building a diverse, open, market-oriented economy. Key sectors of the economy include agriculture, tourism, aerospace, automotive, phosphates, textiles, apparel, and subcomponents.”

    • What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

      • “We have a very varied and solid existing export business from Morocco. We need the support of our partners to develop our FCL and LCL import businesses.”

 

We’re also excited to share our GLVN July Member Feature,  Pibernat Logística from Brazil.

Janaina from Pibernat Logística

Get to know Janaina from Pibernat Logística:

• Tell us about yourself and how long you have been in the industry?

  • “I have more than 20 years of experience in International Logistics, Freight Forwarder Industry, and customs brokerage in large national and multinational companies. PIBERNAT has acted on the Brazilian Market as a broker since 1987, with more than 30 years of experience and knowledgement on legislation. We understand it’s not only moving freight, it’s moving freight with correct and proper documents and doing it correctly on the first time with good and clear communication. We can support you with operations from/to all ports and airports in Brazil (South, Southeast and North).”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Here at PIBERNAT, the focus is the customer. We seek to simplify and at the same time customize our processes seeking customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of integrated logistics operations. In order to optimize our customers’ logistics operations, we understand their needs and offer logistics solutions connected to these needs.” 

• What’s an interesting fact or things about your local market?

  • Brazil is a great country, not only in size, but also in opportunities. We work with all sectors, from agro-industry, consumer goods, manufacturing industry, and we have become specialists in different types of products too. Given the size of this country, there are big logistics challenges, but we have a great team prepared to offer the best solutions.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Global Value?

  • “Good size, great people, and it’s possible to develop long term partnerships with other forwarders.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

  • “We want to build customer loyalty through an excellent service level, offering solutions and giving visibility through the use of technologies. Spot quotes are very important, and we serve them all, but we look to build customer loyalty and retain them since the first contact.”

 

 

June 2022 Member Feature

 

We’re excited to share our June Member Feature, Sar Transport Systems from India.

Umesh from Sar Transport Systems (on the right)

• Get to know Umesh from Sar Transport Systems:

  • How long have you been in the industry?

    • “We are in the industry since the year 2000- our strength is the INDIA-USA trade lane  - we are among the top 5 Indian freight forwarders in India for the India-USA trade lane ( ocean freight). Air is more a global product, therefore we move the freight to global destinations– we specialise in pharma handling ( air freight)  ”

  • How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

    • “We are a young company but experienced too, born in 2005 – 14 offices of our own in India – having our own FMC/OTI bond and IATA licences.” 

  • Favorite thing about membership with Globalink?

    • “People are wonderful – open – energetic – best in their own way -  and respect moving the cargo within the network – Management running the network is equally caring and loving for the group to grow.”

  • Interesting fact/favorite thing about your local market?

    • “INDIA is the future market after the slowdown in China.”

  • What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

    • “Apart from the USA, we want to develop the European market – and seriously looking for good partners in developing the European market  - Pharma in air freight and FAK for ocean freight will be our priority.”
       

 

We’re also excited to share our June Member Feature, Sunoble from China.

Lily from Sunoble Logistics

Get to know Lily from Sunoble Logistics:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “I have been in this industry since 1998. I started from the bottom as a reception to OP to Sales to Manager, and now one of the three shareholders. I have rich experiences in this industry and hold the certification of CTL. Sunoble was established in 1997 and specialized in Automobile business, consolidation, OOG, and project cargo.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “We care about every client, not only providing full service when they are in need, but also providing logistics solutions to help them save their logistics cost, and deliver results. As our slogan says, "we simplify your business in China".” 

• Favorite thing about membership with Global Value?

  • “Right size - not too big, not too small, just suited us. Right people - a group of talented and professional people, reliable businessmen/women.”

• Interesting fact/favorite thing about your local market?

  • “2022 will be the most difficult year for the Chinese market, because of the uncertainty of the Epidemic prevention policy. However, the other side of a crisis is opportunity. Sunoble is willing to help you find the best solution to complete the transportation from/to China.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

  • “Our main concentration is automobile business from/to China between US/Canada/Mexico/Europe.”

 

 

May 2022 Member Feature

 

We’re excited to share our May Member Feature, Transportation Services International from the USA.

Rick from TSI

Get to know Rick from TSI:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “I’ve been in the industry for 34 years. I received a degree in International Finance from the University of Miami, and then went on to get my US Customs Brokers license along with many other graduate level classes in freight forwarding. My father started TSI in 1972 and started in the industry in 1945 when he got out of WWII. We specialize in several areas, Household goods/Relocations, trade show goods, automobiles, retail store fixtures.”

• What’s an interesting fact or your favorite thing about your local market?

  • “We directly service more states and cities than ports.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “We are a solely owned company which gives us great flexibility in decision making and pursuing different opportunities as they present themselves. TSI also does their own customs clearance and we have our own fleet of trucks which allows for a greater level of control over pricing and timing of moves, especially in this very difficult market that we are currently experiencing.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink?

  • “The relationships that we have built and the trust that goes with those relationships.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

  • “To broaden our general commodities and add to our portfolio of work, specifically on import cargo to the US.”

 

We’re excited to share our May Member Feature, WeCan from China.

John from WeCan

Get to know John from WeCan:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “It will be 30 years in this industry at the end of the year. I started my career at a state-owned freight forwarder company which was located at Hong QIao airport (the city airport of Shanghai) when the PVG did not even exist. My first job was a documentation clerk, with a big typewriter on my desk. I have an airfreight background, but I also know ocean freight, and have worked on both operation and commercial sides. I was a freight forwarder first, but now I am working on the mast-loader/consolidator/GSA.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Wecan controls the buying power from airlines, from domestic and from international, for the air freight rates and capacities. We managed to make our staff's working style/pattern within the line, because most of them have the working experiences at the multinational logistics companies, they are well trained. With the agents whom we work with, we managed to ask them to sign off the AA (Agency agreement) and PA (Payment agreement) when the first business lands. This is how we control our account receivable. 

• Favorite thing about membership with Global Value?

  • “Global Value Network is one of the best networks that we highly recommend if someone asks us because most members have the qualities of people we would like to work with. ”

• What kind of conversations are you looking to have now?

  • “Moving forward, I am very interested in discussing why we need a network, how to make the network work, and how to let the network beat the multinational boys.”

 

 

April 2022 Member Feature

 

We’re excited to share our GLNK April Member Feature, Jodphur Business Ventures (JBV) from Lagos, Nigeria.

John from JBV

Get to know John from JBV:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “I have been in the industry since 2003. I started off with the family customs brokerage business before joining Maersk Group where I worked for about 14 years (mainly in Nigeria and India) before fully working for JBV Nigeria.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Every one of our customer’s shipments gets our personal touch of excellence no matter the size of the shipment.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Global Value?

  • “Perfect size - not too big and not too small. I love the general family and comradeship atmosphere displayed within the network.”

• How long have you been in the industry & what do you specialize in?

  • “JBV has been in existence since 2011. We celebrated 10 years of existence last year. Our specialization has been in air freight consolidation. In recent years, however, we have been growing our presence and specialization in the project cargo / heavy lifts segment, where we’re currently involved in a number of power projects in Nigeria.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now? 

  • “Our focus is to continue to develop in the project cargo and heavy lifts business where there is a lot of potential in a country like Nigeria where developmental infrastructure is a requirement to get the economy growing.”

 

We’re excited to share our GLVN April Member Feature, Horizon Logistics from Malaysia.

Jasmine from Horizon Logistics

Get to know Jasmine from Horizon Logistics:

• What is your background in the industry?

  • “I have more than 25 years of experience in the industry. I started as a consolidator in the major LCL consolation in Globelink as Manager and then expanded my job scope in Tianjin China as oversea representative. My second experience is in Ecu Line Malaysia being one of the directors and shareholders of the company for 12 years prior to joining another international player in Vanguard Logistics (American based) before setting up Horizon Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd. All these companies are being set up by me as the primary team.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “We provide business in a niche market. EG RORO shipment and personal effects shipments We also do one stop service to cater to the client not restricted to only freight, forwarding, and trucking, but also as an advisor on how to apply relevant permit/approval for their import and export. Approval from Customs, government bodies as Malaysia has lots of restrictions and procedures when compared to import especially. We have a team to handle this related matter and application through our Customs brokerage team.”

• What do you specialize in?

  • “Major in sea freight, handling the LCL, FCL as well as special equipment shipments. We do airfreight as well as one stop service for customers. We are good at servicing direct customers including handling 3 PL logistics.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now? 

  • “We are now looking to develop more on import and export LCL trade lanes which I have good experience in. We are preparing to handle whichever agents that are looking for a partner in Malaysia to develop more on this routing. Shipment can be routed via Port Klang or Singapore as our location is strategic, we are located next to Singapore ie Johor Bahru/Pasir Gudang.”

 

 

March 2022 Member Feature

 

We’re excited to share our March Member Feature, Supply Chain Solutions from the USA.

Anthony from Supply Chain Solutions

Get to know Anthony from Supply Chain Solutions:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “I’ve been in logistics for 37 years, but the unique thing about Supply Chain Solutions is we realize that a good process leads to real results. With Supply Chain Solutions, we combine a process-driven approach with action to deliver measurable business value. So, you can be more efficient, leaner, and agile. So, you can free up cash flow, save money, and deliver smarter.”

• What’s an interesting fact or your favorite thing about your local market?

  • “In May 2018, two new, massive cranes began operating at the Port of Philadelphia. Along with being an impressive sight, the cranes are a critical part of Philadelphia’s continued economic growth. The Port of Philadelphia employs about 10,000 workers and is Philadelphia’s gateway to our oceans and continents. Containers hauling cars, fuel, equipment, appliances, clothing, and even produce come through the Port of Philadelphia. In fact, the fruit and vegetables you buy at the grocery store probably came through the Port’s wholesale produce distribution center. The Port leverages Philadelphia’s prime location, with access to the Atlantic Ocean and close proximity to millions of Americans. It also generates about $70 million in tax revenue here in Pennsylvania. In other words, it’s an economic powerhouse responsible for sustaining and building Philadelphia’s middle class with jobs — and providing millions of Americans with food, clothing, household goods, cars, and more.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “What makes Supply Chain Solution different is our core values: honesty and respect, finding a better way, and delivering results! We are in the business to assess, design and implement the best-in-class global supply chain improvements that deliver value quickly, affordably and flawlessly.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink?

  • “The great thing about Globalink and Global Value is the amazing people that are part of the networks. They are truly a group of talented people taking service to a higher level. We are not just business partners, but a global family that shares the same values and culture that we have at Supply Chain Solutions”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

  • “We are looking to build our Global Supply Chain Management,  Agency Business, and Project Cargo.”

 

We’re excited to share our March Member Feature, Dacotrans India from Mumbai.

Girish from Dacotrans India

Get to know Girish from Dacotrans India:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “I have a rich experience of over 25 years in International Freight Forwarding as well as the steel industry in India. My technical knowledge has greatly helped with molding the organization into a project forwarding firm.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Dacotrans started off in 1997 as a subsidiary of a German company to support their India based project businesses. Over the years, Dacotrans has developed a team that is skilled and trained to handle projects as well as general commodities. The ability to visualize a cargo, foresee the possible hurdles and provide cost effective solutions during the movement is what sets Dacotrans apart from competition. We believe in working as a team with our clients and not as mere vendors.”

• What’s an interesting fact or your favorite thing about your local market?

  • “India is a fiercely competitive market where every dollar rise can make or break a deal. At the same time, the size and scale of export and imports from and to India make the Indian market very attractive in terms of availability and quality of business. Having survived in the Indian market for 25 years, Dacotrans is able to provide clients cost effective, yet robust logistic solutions.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Global Value?

  • “The best and most important aspect of the Global Value membership is the fact that all members are handpicked, by way of references and thorough screening. This has led to a pool of reliable contacts across the globe. Also, the idea of quality over quantity resonates with the principles of working of Dacotrans India.”

• How long have you been in the industry & what do you specialize in?

  • “25 years - Project Cargo, Commodities - Pharma, Chemicals, Engineering Goods”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now? 

• • “For import business, we would like to concentrate on the following sectors: Steel, Cement, Power, Oil & Gas/Refineries. India is a rapidly developing country with large investments in the core industrial sectors. Several EPC contractors based outside of India are at the helm of building the infrastructure and in turn finalizing the freight for these projects. We would like to partner with our overseas partners for such development projects in India.
    
    For export business, we would like to concentrate on the following sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Steel, Agro products and Textiles. The freight of about 80% of these businesses is decided by the buyers. In addition to our projects vertical, we are now looking forward to partnering with reliable overseas agents with whom we may be able to collaborate in winning more of these businesses from India.”

 

 

February 2022 Member Feature

 

Our Globalink February Member Feature is ADSO from Dubai, UAE.

Riaz from ADSO

Get to know Riaz from ADSO:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “This is my 40th year in forwarding and I have seen Dubai rise from the desert to the glorious position it now occupies with having the largest sea port and airport in the Middle East. I was also instrumental in picking up the largest civilian project Al Awda and Al Tameer for a Kuwait oil company. Overall, the project was 320,000 freight tons moved via Dubai to Al Ahmadi in Kuwait. The project had a 12000 dwt vessel time chartered moving between Jebel Ali and Kuwait. All local supplies as well as international cargo were arriving into Dubai airport and Jebel Ali seaport and were consolidated and loaded into containers which customs cleared enabling our partner in Kuwait to take the containers direct from Kuwait port to the job site without any delays.”

• What’s an interesting fact or your favorite thing about your local market?

  • “UAE and Dubai in particular is still a small place, but our trading fraternity handles sizable business locally and across GCC as well as cross trade. We could arrange shipments from the Far East to go to Iraq, and the cargo never touches ADSO.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “ADSO is a unique forwarder with its niche on land transportation and heavy OOG cargo movement. When it comes to overland transport, especially when it crosses Arabic borders, ADSO is the best because we have 5 border offices in the UAE bordering Saudi Arabia and Oman. ADSO offers a seamless service to most international and local forwarders in the UAE. We specialize in project and OOG cargo movement with a range of lowbed capable of moving cargo up to 150 ton, dolly transport capable of transporting up to 96m long pieces, as well as hydraulic nicholas capable of moving units up to 200 ton. The combination of our border offices and our inhouse transport division give ADSO a great advantage.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink?

  • “Small group where you can build personal relationships and deal with agents knowing they are reliable and money is protected.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now?

  • “Our main concentration is movement of equipment , drilling rigs for main contractors on door to door basis across the gcc and middle east as well as normal oog cargo be it break bulk, part chartering or special equipment containers.”

Our Global Value February Member Feature is OLS from Senegal.

Magatte from OLS

Get to know Magatte from OLS:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “I have been in the industry since 23 years. I am passionate about logistics through Africa. All my background in this industry is mainly oriented on transport and logistics from Europe and North America to Africa.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “OLS success is due to high quality customer service. We are closed to our customers/partners and engaged for the success of their logistics project.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Global Value?

  • “We made a great choice by joining the Globalink/Global Value Network. Members are very responsive and efficient.”

• How long have you been in the industry & what do you specialize in?

  • “OLS was created in 2007. We are specialized in North America and Africa trade.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now? 

  • “We are looking to develop a consolidation service from North America (USA and Canada) to West Africa.”

 

 

January 2022 Member Feature

 

Our Globalink January Member Feature is Lognet from Lithuania.

Jonas from Lognet

Get to know Jonas of Lognet:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “I have been working in the freight forwarding business since 2006. I started with the transportation of goods by road between Western Europe and the CIS countries. Gradually, the number of activities expanded and these days we offer for our clients all logistics and transport services.”

• What’s an interesting fact or your favorite thing about your local market?

  • “Lithuania is called the gateway to the CIS countries. Lithuania was and is a transit country for cargo transportation from Western to Eastern Europe.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “ Our motto “Delivering peace of mind”, for our clients as we are their transport and logistics managers, so we take care of and consult on all logistics and transport issues related to our clients and handle all of their logistics and transportation issues and customers can spend more time developing and launching their products.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink?

  • “One of the best decisions was to join the Globalink family, the Globalink network helped us to grow as a company.”

Our Global Value January Member Feature is Cargosavvy from Singapore.

Sreekanth from Cargosavvy

Get to know Sreekanth from Cargosavvy:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “I’ve been in the freight forwarding industry for the past 11 years and carry rich experience in Ocean, Air Cargo, and Project shipments with my experience panning across South East Asia and India. I have my education background in Operations and Shipping Business and as a continued learner have added on different courses like IATA Cargo, Customs HS Codes and International Tariffs, International Trade, Cold Chain Specialist.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Cargosavvy Singapore doesn’t sell a product with a price tagged to it, we sell the service. We take pride in being the best in terms of the quality that we offer to our valuable customers. It begins right from response time, which is less than 10 minutes. We take logistics as our pride and that keeps us always one step ahead.”

• What’s an interesting fact or your favorite thing about your local market?

  • “A very interesting fact about Singapore's local market is its ability to adapt to changes very fast, tech savvy, and the connectivity of the region with the rest of the world with state of art ports and facilities.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink?

  • The passion of the founders in developing and keeping the network together. We highly value the connectivity and the prospects of growing together with the network partners.

• How long have you been in the industry & what do you specialize in?

  • Cargosavvy Singapore is in its 6th year of operation, and we have a combined team experience of over 15 years in the freight forwarding industry. We specialise in air freight, ocean freight, custom clearance, and project cargo.

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now? 

  • “We are looking to develop our export and import business with the US, Europe, and Middle East.”

 

December 2021 Member Feature

 

Our Globalink December Member Feature is Dedicated Logistics from Poland.

Barbara Lazarczak from Dedicated Logistics

Get to know Barbara ?azarczak of Dedicated Logistics:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “My career in logistics began in the port of Antwerp in 1995. I worked there till 2003 as a forwarding agent. I was mainly occupied with road transportation to Russia and all other former countries of the Soviet Union. From February 2003 till 2013, I was country manager of Poland for one of the biggest consolidators in the world. In 2013, I started my own business based on my experience and the trust which was built with business partners across many years.”

• What’s an interesting fact or your favorite thing about your local market?

  • “The Polish market is changing because it used to be mainly an import country, but in the last few years, we.ve seen that export is booming. Unfortunately, Polish exporters are selling their products at EXW or FCA bases, so we are dependent on the destination agents.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Dedicated Logistics Poland Ltd. it’s not only a forwarding company, but also your consultant in choosing the best transportation mode, having in mind the best service for the lowest price. Our company is known as a problem solving forwarding company. As of March 2021, we have managed to start our own consolidation service from ICD Delhi to CFS Gdynia. Many Polish forwarders are co-loading with us because we are offering a regular and safe consolidation service. We take care of the whole logistics process from the moment of pick up at the shippers’ premises till delivery at the consignee’s door. We tailor your needs with the quality and value for money!”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink?

  • “Dedicated Logistics is a small company. Being a part of a premium network like Global Value & Globalink is enabling us to have worldwide coverage with trusted and qualified agents.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now? 

  • “We would like to develop our LCL business from Shanghai and Ningbo to CFS Gdynia. Therefore, we are counting on the support of our fellow members in getting sufficient volumes from these ports as well as from India!”

Our Global Value December Member Feature is Cargologistix from Romania.

Marc Verswyvelen of Cargologistix

Get to know Marc Verswyvelen of Cargologistix:

• How long have you been in the industry?

  • “I started in the “maritime business” more than 30 years ago, being a Professional Bachelor in Logistics Management/Supply Chain Management first. Each year, I build up more and more experience from the different freight forwarding companies I work with and am surrounded by experienced specialists who I’d like to call my mentors. I also try to be a mentor for young passionate and new colleagues eager to learn the job and become a well trained specialist.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Apart from FCL, LCL, airfreight, multimodal transports, and crosstrade, we also specialise in handling project and breakbulk cargo. We offer you solutions on flatracks, open tops, exceptional transport, conventional shipments, roro or dedicated charter vessels. When needed we can even charter a cargo plane for you. We also offer door-to-door solutions at very competitive conditions with a state of the arte service. Our aim is to deliver your cargo at the best possible rate, in time and without claims, hassle or unforeseen costs.”

• What’s an interesting fact or your favorite thing about your local market?

  • “We have a division specialized in shipping cars – mainly classic cars & oldtimers, but also 2nd hand and brand new cars. The handling & loading + unloading cars, even 3 and 4-packs with special construction inside containers, is part of our skills & services. At this moment we ship approx 50 x 40’HC containers per week to the Black Sea Region and are extending this traffic to Northern Africa and the Middle East. Last month, we shipped 213 cars + assistance vehicles from Antwerp to Casablanca and back. Having customs cleared in and out was a big challenge as also was the local road transport of these vehicles from Casablanca to the city of Fez and back from Essouira to Casablanca. We also have weekly arrivals from Brazil of the famous T1 + T2 VW busses. We handle approx. 50 busses per month. We discharge them in our own car warehouse, do the customs clearance and arrange delivery upon request to any place in Europe.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now? 

  • “As a general freight forwarding company who’s at home in all markets, we refuse to diversify. Our strength is that we can offer solutions for all transports worldwide whatever the cargo, whatever the size, whatever the tonnage, whatever the destination. I think we built up a very strong reputation the last few years, and some of our clients even gave us the nickname “The Handyman” … call “the Handyman” they say, they will come up with a solution and they will get the job done!”

 

November 2021 Member Feature

 

Our Globalink November Member Feature is BR Partners out of Itajaí, Brazil.

Jonas Pelegrini from BR Partners

Get to know Jonas Pelegrini, CEO of BR Partners:

• How long have you been in the industry & what do you specialize in?

  • We’ve been in the Freight Forwarder Business since 2009, so 12 years. We’re one of the best companies in Brazil for Project Cargo, especially for big Yachts. This has been our core business since the very beginning, and I am very familiar with the boat industry. As well as Foodstuff in general, reefer and dry containers, imports and exports.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “I started working in a boat factory, so I was a customer of many freight forwarders. When I started this business, I didn’t have the experience of how to get rates, make quotes, or how to handle a shipment, but I knew what makes customers happy and what doesn’t. It took me more time to develop the proper networking that I needed to succeed, but on the other hand I was able to provide a more personalized service and see things the way the customers see, which resulted in more loyal customers.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink/Global Value?

  • “It's not too big and not too small - perfect for our size and aligned to our strategy for the next few years.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now? 

  • “At the moment we are doing AEO and ISO certifications. After this process is finished, we will invest more in door-to-door solutions, rather than just offering international freight.”

Our Global Value November Member Feature is Kalgin Global Logistics, headquartered in Matraville, Australia.

Richard Lamport of Kalgin Global Logistics

Get to know Richard Lamport, Managing Director of Kalgin Global Logistics:

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Our “Parsley” concept. Everyone at Kalgin is committed to adding the extra garnish for our clients. We are committed to going that extra mile and making a difference. A problem or mistake is an opportunity. That’s when our clients truly measure us, so that’s when we step up and prove our value. In addition, we embrace technology. While our competitors fear disruption, we embrace it.  Our digital platform, Kalgin Digital, is proof of that.”

• How long have you been in the industry & what do you specialize in?

  • “I have been in the industry for 36 years. Kalgin has been in business for 32 of those years. We are specialists in the Pacific Islands market operating our own FAK services to all Pacific Islands from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne & Auckland. We are the largest NVO in Australia & NZ operating in these trade lanes.  We are also a member of IATA & a licensed Customs Broker.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink/Global Value?

  • “There is a genuine “family” vibe with the GVN. We find that any gaps in our own network are well catered for by GVN with quality agents.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now? 

  • “We have a 5 year strategic plan to expand our own office network throughout the Asia-Pacific region (Kalgin Papua New Guinea is due to open in April ’22). We are also looking for acquisition opportunities in Australia & New Zealand to help achieve our growth plan (recent acquisition completed of a Brisbane forwarder specialising in the PNG market). We are keen to expand our import FAK business from any interested NVO agents, particularly Asia.”

 

 

October 2021 Member Feature

 

Our Globalink October Member Feature is Dacotrans de Centroamerica S.A. out of Guatemala City, Guatemala.

Berrit Backhaus of Dacotrans

They recently completed a huge project where they received and loaded 4 stators of 33 tons each in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala. They then delivered them to a hydroelectric plant in El Salvador, where the equipment was discharged successfully. Their team had to reinforce bridges and pass streets with high inclination.

Get to know Dacotrans de Centroamerica S.A.:

• How long have you been in the industry & what do you specialize in?

  • “Dacotrans has more than 30 years in international logistic services and project management in Central America.”

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different?

  • “Trying to find a way to make the impossible possible at any time.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink/Global Value?

  • “Communication & support between all members, being a part of an international logistic-family.”

Our Global Value October Member Feature is Noble Worldwide Logistics out of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Anthony De Piante from Noble

Get to know Noble Worldwide Logistics:

• How do you distinguish yourself from your competition, what makes you different? What do you specialize in?

  • We are a full-service freight forwarder and customs broker. We do it all, with a personal touch and an obsessive focus on customer service and knowledge of our clients’ business. We specialize in ocean & air import and export. We are extremely strong on air exports globally, and ocean freight to Europe and South America.”

• What kind of business are you looking to develop now? 

  • “Air freight exports from the USA worldwide and sea freight to/from the U.K.”

• Favorite thing about membership with Globalink/Global Value?

  • “The reliability and partnership of the fellow members. Outstanding folks, top to bottom.

• Any exciting recent projects/shipments? 

  • “We are very proud to be growing our Transpacific volumes and client base in the midst of an extremely difficult market. Likewise, we have had several airfreight charters to Australia which likewise is a difficult lane right now. Lastly, we are moving about a large number of hazardous ISO tanks domestically for several different clients which requires intense coordination and know-how. Every shipment matters to us.”