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   Vol. 14  No. 74
Wednesday September 16, 2015


EMO Celebrates 50th Year

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More than 180 members representing 50 countries of the global EMO Trans team of partners were welcomed to the 2015 Global Network Meeting in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday, September 14, by company CEO Jo Frigger, who noted that the theme of the conference was “Take The Bull By The Horns.”
Jo Frigger     “I believe this has always been the attitude of our people as proven again by our expansion in 2015,” Mr. Frigger said, noting recent company initiatives in Asia.
     “With the opening of new offices in China, Hong Kong, and Japan, EMO Trans has taken a giant leap aimed at expansion and development of our global brand.”
     Mr. Frigger also pointed to substantial development of IT as a major factor in EMO’s plans ahead:
     “We must improve data interface and move toward cohesive operational procedures worldwide,” Mr. Frigger pointed out.
     Calling for constructive and open communication between all participants, the weeklong event also includes scores of ongoing “bilateral conferences” that actually take place several days prior and during the session week.
     Mr. Frigger told delegates:
     “I am confident if we maintain our fundamental values we will weather the storms of uncertainty that are so prevalent in today’s political and economical world.”


Sea & Air

     Some interesting viewpoints at EMO Trans in Barcelona this week were presentations to the world group from service partners who chose the unique opportunity to recap their takes on 2015 so far and also share some plans and thoughts about the future.


Presentations At BCN


     Frank Sun and Mike Liu (EMO Trans China) and Adley Ho and Nick Ng (EMO Trans Hong Kong) were joined by service providers Bernd Ulpts (sales executive) and Gabriela Stegmeyer (senior manager sales Germany) of Hapag Lloyd, and newly named chief cargo officer of SWISS World Cargo Ashwin Bhat as featured speakers on Monday.
     Each offered some insight on their offerings and a brief map of the road ahead as they see it.


Here Comes The Sun

     Mr. Frank Sun (china@emotrans.com.cn) spoke of the building presence of EMO Trans in China, where the company now operates seven branches employing 65 people that went live for the company on May 1, 2015.
     Mr. Sun pointed out:
     “This is just the beginning—we expect to be building even more presence in China.
     “We provide local expertise in language, competitive rates, quick payment, and an order of transparency that both shares sales leads and works hand in hand with our partners to everyone’s benefit.
     “Customs can be a big headache in China.
     “We have ex-Customs on staff that can completely iron out the wrinkles,” Mr. Sun added.

Mike Liu, Frank Sun, Adley Ho and Nick Ng
Left to right—Mike Liu, Frank Sun, Adley Ho and Nick Ng.


New Kids Big Plans

     Adley Ho (Air) and Nick Ng (Ocean) from EMO Hong Kong pointed to the continued advantages of utilizing gateway Hong Kong, where EMO Trans established its second China presence in August 2015.
     “Doing business inside and via Hong Kong offers economic freedom, quality control, legacy customs, and various business procedures that have been in place for decades with the total support of a proactive government.
     “Today over 100 airlines serve more than 160 destinations at the busiest air cargo gateway in the world.
     “By 2030 HKIA cargo volume, currently at 8.9 million tons, will double.
     “Additionally Hong Kong is the fourth busiest seaport on the planet.
     “Future investment includes Hong Kong/Zhuhai/Macau Bridge connecting the Pearl River Delta region, that when completed in early 2016 will cut travel time across this span by two thirds.”


Just Merged

Gabriela Stegmeyer, Ulpts and Marco Rohrer Left to right—Hapag Lloyd's Gabriela Stegmeyer, Bernd Ulpts and EMO Trans' Marco Rohrer.

    The folks from Hapag-Lloyd pointed to their long storied past in global shipping dating back 165 years to the days of sail.
     They said less about the fact that for the past several years the company has lost tremendous amounts of money, perhaps because much hope at the storied German ocean shipping giant is pinned upon the recent merger with CSAV.
     “We are minimizing future risk with a strong and shared heritage between our companies,” Gabriela Stegmeyer said.
     “The merger is a perfect outcome as each partner brings particular strengths to the table, one with strong east/west service while the other serves north/south.
     “We offer business continuity with our network launching an era of increased cooperation, served by a growing fleet of new generation shipping resources.
     “We are taking the ‘bull by the horns,’ offering as a building block to the future our long relationship with EMO Germany to the rest of your partnership around the world,” Gabriela said.


Who Knew About Ashwin?

Jo Frigger and Ashwin Bhat     “The last time there were so many talented people in a single room in Barcelona was when Pablo Picasso entered his studio in this city to create a painting here,” were the first public words uttered by Ashwin Bhat, currently SWISS WorldCargo head of global area management (pictured here with Jo Frigger). The audience broke into laughter and a round of applause.
     Mr. Bhat, who takes over as head of cargo October 1, 2015, did not stop there, saying:
     “I realize I am standing between you and lunch so this will be a very brief and concise presentation,” and everybody applauded again.
     While being very dedicated and adept at delivering complex program scenarios in understandable terms, it turns out Ashwin also appreciates that after several hours of trolling through corporate-speak, the audience needed a break.
     Score one for SWISS WorldCargo.
     “SWISS WorldCargo is the poster child of quality,” Ashwin said.
     “At the same time we (EMO and SWISS) are two medium-sized companies that share the same business philosophy: ‘Success by Performance.’
     “My feeling is that medium-sized companies working closer together can easily become a mighty force in air cargo.
     “We are going to provide the aircraft, including the upcoming induction of B777-300 aircraft into our fleet, and you as a company are expanding into new markets.
     “Let’s combine forces and grow together.”
     Looking ahead, he said:
     “Our belief as an airline is be true to yourself, do things properly, and remain close to the customer.
     “The world is changing—we must embrace the future as partners,” Ashwin Bhat said.

Amazon Amazed

Ary Chander and Antonio Fernandes     Sessions were devoted to embracing newer EMO Trans members with informative presentations, including one from Amazoncargo based in Manaus, Brazil.
     This session brilliantly underscored how working relationships between EMO Trans partners are a solid building block of the company.
     Introducing Ary Chander from Amazoncargo, EMO Trans President Marco Rohrer said:
“We learned about this company from our friend Antonio Fernandes of Greenwich International, our EMO Trans partner based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
     “We thought, the Amazon?
     “Isn’t that a jungle?” Marco smiled.
     “But we got onto an airplane and went down to Brazil, and we were amazed at the operation there.”
     Amazoncargo’s Chander carries the story forward.
     “We operate from the Manaus Free Trade Zone, which offers great positive advantages.
     “Amazoncargo is the freight forwarding arm of multi-modal Aduana, one of the largest logistics operations in Latin America.
     “Amazoncargo features six branches, 300 employees, and enjoys positive relationships with all the air carriers serving Manaus.
     “Our target is to provide excellent freight forwarding across our very active region of the Amazon in Brazil,” Ary Chander said.


Good Turner Deserves Another


     A session from Davies Turner UK included a brief recap of that legendary company founded in 1870, which today remains a privately-held family business.
     We learned Davies Turner operates a UK-only menu of multi-modal logistic services highlighted by vast trucking connections throughout the UK and onward to Mainland Europe and beyond.

David GrantEast Side West Side

     EMO Trans partner East West Logistics based in Bangkok, Thailand, highlights a company that created an easily accessible web-based program that allows EMO partner companies instant connection to rates and other services via a simple couple of clicks.
     David Grant from East West told conferees:
     “We started up in business in 1977 and have risen to the position of Number 10 in the Thai market, offering a complete menu of freight and logistic services and specializing in out of the box thinking.
     “We ship unusual consignments as well, including a recent ‘moo-ment’ of 180 pregnant cows, all without a whimper,” David Grant said.


Ichii SanScarf PresentationIchii San

     Perhaps the most touching moment of the EMO Trans event came when Kiyoshi Ichii, a long time EMO Trans partner in Japan, spoke of the creation of EMO Logistics Japan in February 2015.
     In addition to a rather lengthy description of the strength and breadth of EMO Japan, Ichii San “stole the show,” extending some lovely Japanese silk scarves to EMO friends in thanks for their cooperation.
     A simple gesture, but one well received as the finale of the EMO Trans General Meeting session concluded on Tuesday afternoon in Barcelona.
Geoffrey/Sabiha


 

Jack Lampinski

   Bellwether of the U.S. air cargo scene, Jack Lampinski, SWISS WorldCargo, is moving into retirement just as the year wraps, on December 31, 2015.
   Of all the cargo people you might meet, Jack seems the least excitable, most relaxed person on the line.
   He has been casually fronting a sales program in the greatest economy in the world for the most exacting “Swiss-efficient” airline, which now kicks it up a notch as part of the cargo mega force, Lufthansa.
   But if any of that has affected Jack, we cannot tell.
   You see, Jack is what people in the 1940s called a “Mohair Sam.” Like Bing Crosby of yesteryear or Morgan Freeman of today, Jack Lampinski always takes things one step at a time. He’s calm, collected, and ever able to deliver the best result for airline and client.
   How long did he keep that up? We figure for well over 30 years.
   “It will be different,” Jack said, talking about retirement.
   “But SWISS has been wonderful, and they continue to be a great company to work for right down the line.
   “Maybe I’ll have some time to get back to building furniture,” Jack said.
   “Working with my hands has always been a passion,” he added.
   A great spirit, a great man, Jack Lampinski will be sorely missed in this business.
Geoffrey



Lufthansa Video

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   Claus Richter, Triple Seven Chief Pilot with Lufthansa Cargo, and his colleague Manfred Schridde, Technical Pilot of the B777 fleet with Lufthansa Cargo explain the most important stages on the way to the creation of a new aircraft.
   Lufthansa Cargo pilot Claus Richter. said D-ALFE was the third Triple Seven that he had flown to Frankfurt fresh from the factory.
   The first Boeing 777F started its service with the cargo airline in November 2013.
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