Freight forwarder

Dalian Epoch International Freight Co., Ltd started out 10 years ago as a trading company with a team of only 10 people. Since then it has expanded and developed into a freight forwarding company based at the port in Dalian, China, with a strong integrated network. It can provide a fast and cost effective freight forwarding service due to its cooperation with many shipping companies. Mr. Shang said: "During our development phase, we never encountered a period of unbalance; we always remained stable, even when faced with difficulties like the rise in fuel prices, a fall in freight or fierce competition. In my opinion, our success is due to our strong management, development strategy and hard work from the whole team."

While talking about the future of Dalian Epoch, Mr. Shang shows his confidence and expressed his expectations. He said that third party logistics is leading the development of the international logistics industry as the popularity of globalization and informatization continues to increase. It provides more effective distribution at reduced costs. Many international logistics companies are crowding into the Chinese market and trying to attract clients, which is putting more pressure on Chinese freight forwarders. In a conference held by the board of directors last week, they talked about this topic and all of them agreed that becoming a third party logistics company is their goal for the future. In the past several years, Dalian Epoch has accumulated much experience and capital, and they pay a lot of attention to the establishment of their brand and to honesty. As a result, although it may be difficult in the beginning, they are confident that this goal can be achieved.

In recent years the Chinese freight forwarding industry has been growing at a fast rate due to new policies introduced by the government. The freight forwarding industry in Tianjin, a coastal city with the largest artificial harbor in China, contributes a lot to the development of international trade. Trans-world International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd is one of the most influential freight forwarding companies in Tianjin, which has a firm belief in "Honesty is the foundation; providing effective services is the key to success". In the interview, Mrs. Jin Ying, CEO of Trans-world International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd, introduced her company and the logistics industry in Tianjin.

Mrs. Jin also said that the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing will provide a valuable opportunity for the logistics industry in Tianjin and throughout China. During the Olympics, lots of equipment, supplies and commodities will need transporting to Beijing, which will require high quality services and development of the current logistics industry. This is a great opportunity and challenge for freight forwarding companies in Beijing, Tianjin and other cities within China. Trans-world has to seize this opportunity and develop itself in the process.

C.T. Freight was established in 1981 by Clive Thomas, who is owner and CEO of the company. They are the largest independent freight forwarder in Australia and have branch offices across Australia in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Cairns, as well as branches in New Zealand, Singapore, and Los Angeles. They offer all facets of International Forwarding and Logistics, for both import and export, as well as 3PL services, Warehousing and Distribution. They own freezers and coolroom facilities at each office and operate freight terminals at Sidney and Melbourne, which can provide all-round services to sea and air freight forwarders. C.T. Freight is a top five airfreight IATA agent in Australia, was ranked third in the 2006 year result and spent over $34 million US with IATA in 2007 alone.

Mr. Wood said that the language barrier is the biggest problem for him when conducting business in China and he wishes that he could speak Chinese. However he told us that all of his partners in China have been very helpful. Communication is the most important factor in this business and it is essential that both parties are upfront and honest about their needs and requirements. In return for the assistance he has received from his partners, he is also happy to help them in any way possible to strengthen their relationship. A recent example of this was when a JCtrans member from Qingdao contacted him who required an agent in Poland. Mr. Wood then contacted his partner in Poland and was able to put them both in contact and they were able to secure a deal. Mr. Wood said that companies need to help each other, if he can make other people’s business easier, they can make his business easier, and this creates mutual benefits for both companies.

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Shenzhen Senbang International Freight Co., Ltd, which was established in 1999, is one of the first None Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC) in China granted by the ministry of Communications. After years of operation, Senbang has developed into a Third-party International Logistics Corporation. It has been awarded the titles of "Shenzhen Creditable Freight Forwarding Company", "Chinese Top 100 International Logistics Company and Top 50 Ocean Shipping Company" and "Shenzhen Key Logistics Company". During the interview, Mr. Su Dan analyzes the success of Senbang, and presents his opinions toward the 3PL industry and e-business.

In the domestic freight forwarding market, the majority of cargo is shipped under CIF payment terms and the export market is very prosperous. However, Senbang found that the revaluation of the Chinese Yuan has, and will continue to harm the export market, and there will not be enough business in the future for the increasing number of freight forwarding companies. In order to expand the business and avoid the vicious circle of competition in China, Senbang started to develop its overseas department earlier than others. It also utilizes e-business to keep ahead of the competition by making full use of the Internet, such as by regularly updating the company website and by becoming a GCP (Global Credit Pass) member on the JCtrans network. With the help of the creditable platform provide by JCtrans, Senbang has captured more business opportunities from the international market, and continues to keep ahead of the competition.
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Shanghai Panuo International Transportation Co., Ltd is a mature freight forwarding company, whose main business is ocean shipping providing both FCL and LCL services. Mr. Zhu Ming, CEO and the founder of Shanghai Panuo, established the company under his own initiative. During the interview, he emphasized that his interests and enthusiasm have played an important role in his career, and also presented his opinions toward the logistics industry.

The freight forwarding industry has been affected deeply by the revaluation of the Chinese Yuan and a change to the tax rebate laws in June 2007, causing a series of strikes and in turn affecting foreign trade. However, Mr. Zhu thought that since these problems are unavoidable, everyone working in the logistics industry should keep an optimistic attitude in order to develop more business opportunities. For example, the 2008 Olympics in Beijing is a valuable opportunity for logistics companies. Although not all companies can benefit directly from the event, Mr. Zhu said that the Olympics would greatly influence the Chinese logistics market and develop change, creating numerous opportunities.

Over the past several years, e-business in China has developed fast and boosted the development of the logistics industry. Since e-business is convenient, effective and has the power to integrated resources, Shanghai Panuo makes full use of e-business and benefits greatly from it. That is also why Mr. Zhu chose to join JCtrans as a GCP member. He believes that the creditable platform provide by JCtrans is the best choice for him and his company, in order to most efficiently develop their overseas market.

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