Nest Sea & Air reports growing business with fellow members after attending The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 9th Annual Meeting

 Additionally, new agreements with airlines and ocean carriers are helping them offer improved capacity, routing options, and competitive freight rates

Nest Sea & Air, a member of The Cooperative Logistics Network in Seoul, South Korea, has strengthened its collaboration with fellow network members by expanding strategic carrier partnerships, enhancing service offerings, and increasing business opportunities following The Cooperative Logistics Network’s 9th Annual Meeting in Bangkok.

Since attending the event, the company has seen a steady rise in shipments and inquiries from fellow Cooperative members. To support this growing collaboration, Nest Sea & Air continues to provide highly competitive NET/NET quotations while working closely with shipping lines and airlines to secure the most favorable rates and service levels for its partners.

Nest Sea & Air Strengthens Carrier Partnerships in South Korea

“Our participation in The Cooperative Annual Meeting has opened the door to many valuable partnerships and a growing number of shipments with fellow members,” says Mr. Reo, CEO of Nest Sea & Air. “We remain committed to supporting our partners with competitive pricing, dependable capacity, and flexible logistics solutions. We believe that consistent service, strong relationships, and continuous investment in our capabilities are the foundation for creating long-term value across The Cooperative network.”

As part of its ongoing efforts to improve connectivity and capacity, the company has recently signed a Block Space Agreement (BSA) with airlines for the Osaka-Incheon route. Additionally, Nest Sea & Air is negotiating special rates for project and special cargo shipments moving between the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

The company has also strengthened its ocean freight capabilities through new agreements with CU Lines and Zim Line, enabling it to offer more reliable space allocation and competitive freight rates on key trade lanes. These enhanced carrier relationships allow the company to provide multiple routing and carrier options for challenging destinations, particularly South America and the Middle East, where capacity constraints and elevated freight rates often pose logistical challenges.

Following the Annual Meeting, Nest Sea & Air has also placed greater emphasis on developing the Indian market after witnessing the strong participation and engagement of Indian members during the conference. The company continues to work closely with carriers to secure stable space allocations despite ongoing capacity shortages and market fluctuations.

Through its continued investment in strategic partnerships and customer-focused logistics solutions, Nest Sea & Air is reinforcing its commitment to supporting fellow members with reliable, cost-effective, and efficient freight forwarding services across global trade lanes.

Congratulations to Nest Sea and Air and all the best for their future endeavours!

Celebrating a decade – The Coop’s special post-meeting newsletter is out

From conference highlights to sector news, this anniversary edition reflects the network’s growth and unity

The Cooperative Logistics Network has released its Post-Meeting Newsletter, marking a milestone year as the network celebrates its 10th Anniversary. This year’s gathering carried added significance, with a tribute to founder members whose trust and collaboration have been instrumental in shaping the network.

The Cooperative Logistics Network’s Newsletter for June

The edition offers a full recap of the Annual Meeting, highlighting key moments that reflected both the business opportunities and the strong spirit of cooperation among members. A special conference video brings those moments to life, allowing all members, whether they attended or not, to experience the value of coming together as a global community of forwarders.

Beyond the meeting, the newsletter features member news from the past three months, spotlighting achievements, milestones, and growth across the network. It also includes three carefully selected logistics news stories, offering insights into global trade trends and developments that could impact members’ operations. By combining event coverage, member achievements, and sector intelligence, this edition reinforces The Coop’s commitment to keeping members informed, connected, and competitive in a rapidly changing industry.

Members are encouraged to read the full newsletter to relive the highlights, celebrate shared successes, and stay ahead with the latest industry updates.

Antwerp Shipping and Forwarding Company moves a shipment of 2475 pipes to Iceland for a power plant project

By utilizing Antwerp as a strategic transshipment hub, they successfully reduced transportation costs by 25%

Antwerp Shipping and Forwarding Company NV, a member of The Cooperative Logistics Network in Antwerp, Belgium, has successfully transported 2,475 pipes for a power plant project in Iceland. The strategic logistics planning resulted in a 25% reduction in overall transport costs by utilizing Antwerp as a transshipment hub.

The shipment consisted of pipes of varying diameters, each measuring 12 meters long. The total weight of the cargo reached 2,474 tons, with a total volume of 3,169 m³. Initially, the pipes were loaded as breakbulk cargo at the port of Caofeidian, China, on the COSCOL liner vessel, MV Chang Shun 2, which was booked for delivery to Antwerp.

 Large pipes being handled during loading operations for a power plant project shipment from Antwerp to Iceland
Pipes being handled for shipment from Antwerp to Iceland as part of a power plant logistics project

 

“We chose Antwerp as a transshipment hub due to significant cost savings,” said Kenny De Wit. “Chartering a vessel directly from Caofeidian, China, to Iceland would have been prohibitively expensive. By utilizing a liner service to Antwerp and then chartering a vessel to Iceland, we managed to lower overall transport costs by 25%.”

Upon arrival in Antwerp, they temporarily stored the cargo at the Zuidnatie terminal, quay 118, where the pipes were sorted by diameter. Antwerp Shipping and Forwarding Company then chartered the MV NM Copenhagen for the next leg of the journey, ensuring smooth transport from Antwerp to Thorlakshofn, Iceland.

The company’s scope of work included receiving the pipes at the appointed terminal, overseeing the sorting process, conducting surveys during discharge and loading, handling customs clearance as bonded cargo, and ensuring the pipes were securely lashed and fastened before the final voyage.

Congratulations to Antwerp Shipping and Forwarding Company for pulling off this complex project and all the best for their upcoming endeavours!