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Enhanced Transport Solutions for UK-China Trade

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Recognising the growing demand for seamless import and export services between the UK/Ireland and China, cargo-partner stands as a reliable partner, offering a diverse range of logistics solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

With 20 offices in China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and well-established operational teams in Dublin, Manchester, London, Bradford, and Basildon, cargo-partner is ideally positioned to provide seamless import and export solutions between the UK, Ireland, and China.

Today, thousands of companies across the UK and Ireland are capitalising on the opportunities presented by the Chinese market, with this number expected to rise significantly in the coming years.
Leveraging its robust infrastructure, extensive network and growing operations within the UK and Ireland, cargo-partner can ensure the efficient movement of goods from origin to destination via a range of shipping options.

Popular solutions between the regions include sea cargo services such as LCL, FCL and special project transport, as well as cargo-partner’s varied air freight services, which can provide more flexibility and shorter transit times for customers. Furthermore, in light of the current market and transport challenges, the cargo-partner team are continuing to successfully develop and enhance air consol services from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) directly to the UK.

UK China Trade

Fergal Keenan, Managing Director Ireland & UK, said: “At cargo-partner, we are committed to empowering businesses with reliable and efficient logistics solutions to navigate the complexities of international trade. With our comprehensive range of services and strategic presence in key locations, we are well-equipped to support businesses in harnessing the opportunities presented by the vibrant Chinese market.

“With over 100 employees based across the UK and Ireland, we have the knowledge and skills to guide local businesses. Whether it’s a small consignment or a large-scale shipment, cargo-partner offers personalised solutions tailored to meet the unique requirements of each customer.”

cargo-partner is also excited to announce that Manager Business Development Georgia Gibson will take on the role of Trade Lane Manager UK – Asia, helping to enhance services between the UK and Asia and ensuring businesses across the UK and Asia have a direct contact.

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Freight Solutions across the Irish Sea

 

Freight Firm’s Real Time Vehicle Tracking

Posted on by David Priestman

Stuart Crowder (pictured), managing director of leading non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) Mannson Freight, says a new feature on its customer portal, ‘MFS Pro’, allows UK customers to track their import deliveries in real time, providing them with full visibility of their shipments, from Felixstowe warehouse to final destination in the UK.

The new feature allows forwarders that contract with Mannson Freight to view live tracking information for each shipment on the day of delivery, as well as an estimated time for delivery, on the customer’s shipment details page, which is updated in real time.

Customers can view the location of the shipment and vehicle on a map via an individual tracking link; and following delivery, an electronic POD will also be made available in the documents section.

Real Time Vehicle Tracking

Crowder says that this helps to differentiate Mannson Freight’s services from those of its competitors, and explains that the latter’s tracking systems typically show a goods out for delivery date, but not live tracking of the vehicle making the domestic UK delivery.

“This is part of a programme of continual investment in our support systems, giving customers total visibility of their cargo while under our management,” he stated. “We are also adding to our portfolio of global import and export consolidation (LCL) services to/from many locations globally, as well as value-added services such as air freight, full container import and export (FCL), customs clearance, warehousing and European road transport. In the summer, we launched a fortnightly service for hazardous cargo shipments to the UK from Shanghai, for example.”

MFS Pro is Mannson Freight’s bespoke customer portal. The portal has many features allowing LCL customers to manage their shipments from quotation stage, to booking, all the way through to delivery. The portal offers customers 24/7 access to documentation and the opportunity to access quotes and make bookings at any time, from any place.

LCL Service for Dangerous Goods

Posted on by David Priestman

The international transport and logistics provider cargo-partner has once again expanded its range of LCL solutions and introduced a new sea freight consolidation service for dangerous goods from China to Europe. The service is suitable for a wide range of products and industries, including automotive components, car batteries and electronic goods with various types of integrated batteries.

As shipping companies react to lower demand with blank sailings, cargo-partner has recognized the need to offer its customers more flexibility and respond to special requirements. To meet these challenges, the logistics provider has introduced a new weekly consolidated transport service for goods that are classified as DG Class 8 and DG Class 9 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This classification includes products such as various types of batteries, whole electric vehicles, handheld power tools, e-bikes and e-scooters as well as many other electronic devices with an integrated power source.

cargo-partner offers this service with weekly departures from Shanghai to Koper and average port-to-port transit times of 29 days. An additional door-to-door service includes pickup and consolidation from anywhere in China, deconsolidation at cargo-partner’s logistics centres in Budapest and Ljubljana, and delivery to any destination in Europe. In addition, the logistics provider can offer a range of ocean shipper’s and buyer’s consolidation options.

“Many of our customers are currently looking for a reliable solution for their import shipments from Asia – especially for industries that require specific battery components,” explains Felix Miletich, Corporate Director Product Management Sea Cargo LCL at cargo-partner. “With our dedicated LCL services for dangerous goods that include a wide variety of batteries, accumulators and other rechargeable cells, we can provide a stable and reasonable alternative to other forms of transportation.”

Additional air and road transport solutions for dangerous goods

In addition to this cost-effective LCL sea freight service, the transport provider also offers air freight and road transport solutions for DG cargo on request. cargo-partner long-standing experience in transporting dangerous goods from Asia to Europe and vice versa, as well as on other popular international transport routes, including door-to-door solutions, customs clearance and comprehensive logistics services through the company’s extensive warehouse network.

cargo-partner is a privately owned full-range info-logistics provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of air, sea, land transport and warehousing solutions. With 40 years of expertise in information technology and supply chain optimization, the company designs tailor-made services for a wide range of industries to create competitive benefits for its customers all around the world. Founded in 1983, cargo-partner generated a turnover of over 2.06 billion euro in 2022 and currently employs more than 4,000 people worldwide.

 

New LCL Services from Asia to Western Europe

Posted on by David Priestman

Cargo-partner has once again expanded its range of LCL solutions (less than container load) and introduced new weekly sea freight consolidation services from China and India to Rotterdam, serving various destinations in Western Europe.

As ports and warehouses in Northern Europe are still facing heavy congestions and service issues, cargo-partner has recognized the need to provide more flexibility to its customers and expand its range of services in the region. To combat these challenges, the logistics provider has introduced new weekly LCL services from the key Asian gateways Shanghai, Shenzhen and Nhava Sheva to Western Europe via the port of Rotterdam. The new services allow for more flexible planning and considerable time savings compared to transit via German main ports.

“Many of our customers are currently facing cost pressure and looking for a reliable solution for their import shipments from Asia – especially for destinations in Western Europe, which are typically very competitive,” explains Felix Miletich, Corporate Director Product Management Sea Cargo LCL at cargo-partner. “With our LCL services via Rotterdam, we can provide a stable alternative to congested ports in Northern Europe and achieve synergies on the last mile for shipments from various origins.”

One of many cargo-partner-owned consolidation services

The service via Rotterdam is one of many sea freight consolidation services that are fully controlled by cargo-partner, ensuring high flexibility and minimal risk of damages for the logistics provider’s customers. cargo-partner’s door-to-door solutions include pre-and on-carriage by road, customs clearance and comprehensive logistics services through the company’s European warehouse network.

After deconsolidation at a dedicated warehouse in Rotterdam, customers benefit from fixed truck departures at least once per week for deliveries throughout Europe. While the service mainly targets Western European countries like Germany, Belgium, Sweden, the UK, Ireland and Spain, it can also provide an interesting alternative for customers in Central European destinations such as Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic.

Strategic focus on LCL and Western Europe

As one of the leading providers of LCL transports in Central and Eastern Europe, cargo-partner operates its own weekly LCL consolidation lines from more than 20 Asian and East-Mediterranean countries to its Ljubljana hub. In addition, the company will also continue to service Germany with its “Adria Express” service connecting Asia to Europe via Koper, Rijeka and Trieste. Another well-established, cargo-partner-owned LCL consolidation service links China and Germany by rail, using Duisburg as a regional gateway for east- and westbound transport.

Looking ahead, the logistics provider has placed a strategic focus on strengthening its network in Western Europe, with the new LCL service via Rotterdam representing just one aspect of cargo-partner’s growing portfolio or air, sea, road transport and warehousing solutions in the region.

cargo-partner is a privately owned full-range info-logistics provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of air, sea, land transport and warehousing solutions. With 40 years of expertise in information technology and supply chain optimization, the company designs tailor-made services for a wide range of industries to create competitive benefits for its customers all around the world. Founded in 1983, cargo-partner generated a turnover of 1.8 billion euro in 2021 and an estimated 2.05 billion euro in 2022 and currently employs 4,000 people worldwide.

Ocean Freight LCL Service from UK to India

Posted on by David Priestman

With the weak pound providing opportunities for UK exporters currently, Davies Turner is delivering a further boost to its ocean freight services between the UK and the Indian sub-continent with the launch of a direct weekly LCL (less than container load) service to Nhava Sheva.

Davies Turner’s previous service to Nhava Sheva was via transhipment in Jebel Ali, but by going direct, the UK freight forwarding and logistics company can offer a fast 25 day transit time port to port.

Consolidation of cargo in the UK is undertaken at one of Davies Turner’s regional distribution centres at Birmingham, Bristol, Cumbernauld, Dartford, or Manchester, for the weekly ocean freight service that departs from London Gateway port.

John Adams, Davies Turner’s Head of Trade – Middle East, ISC & South Africa, says: “India’s population of 1.4 billion people and a domestic market that is growing year on year, means there is large demand for imported goods from Europe. Our latest service improvement will help to support clients who want to use Nhava Sheva as a gateway by providing a quicker, efficient and cost effective service option.”

The dedicated weekly service to Nhava Sheva also has direct links to the following inland container depots (ICDs) – Ahmedabad, Garhiharsaru, Ludihana and Patparganj (New Delhi).

The new direct ocean freight LCL operation adds to other similar direct services that Davies Turner offers to gateways in Asia, Middle East, South Africa and USA including Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Durban and New York, as well as services to other areas of India that are offered via transshipment at Singapore.

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