The first Metaverse airport in Bangalore to boost the export, import and door to door projects of Axis Worldwide Logistics

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda Airport’s T2 terminal can now be experienced on Metaverse. Metaverse makes use of VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) technology to create a deeply engaging shared virtual space that is realistic and interactive. The launch of Bangalore Metaport in Metaverse is the first instance of an international airport to venture into the hyper-realistic world of Metaverse. It goes without saying that this new step will have a considerable impact on the air freight industry in Bangalore.

This airport will definitely be a huge advantage for all the freight forwarders in Bangalore. Axis Worldwide Logistics India, Globalia member in Bangalore, India, foresees an increase in the volumes they handle on the export and import front and their door-to-door services.

As stated by Mr Sreenath Menon the President of Axis Worldwide Logistics India LLP, “Bangalore airport is one of the busiest airports in the country and if the statistics go right, it is 3rd in the country and 29th busiest airport in Asia in terms of volumes and passenger handling. Bangalore airport also boasts about its latest technologies making the airport user-friendly.Therefore, the launch of BLR Metaport is an exemplary step that will further boost the digitization of the air cargo sector as well as our projects. As Axis is already offering professional, dedicated and time-bound services, we strongly believe that this new launch will add value to our services.”

The launch of BLR Metaport

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore is gearing up to become the first metaverse-friendly airport in the world. As per an announcement by the BIAL, the T2 terminal of Bangalore airport can now be experienced in the Metaverse. The BIAL has partnered with Polygon, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to create this Metaport. Once completed the BLR Metaport will offer a 3D, hyper-realistic experience of the recently launched Terminal 2.

Intel, BIAL, and AWS together created the Joint Innovation Centre (JIC) in April 2022. The objective of JIC is to drive innovation by adopting digitization in the aviation sector. They seek to make use of the up-and-coming technologies to create new business models that will transform the experience of the passengers and customers and allow the airport to be the pioneer of digital innovation in India’s commercial aviation.

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First Metaverse Airport in Bangalore

The BLR Metaport will enhance the digital experience of the customers

The BLR Metaport is designed to enhance the digital experience of the passengers. Simply put, the new three-dimensional interface will offer customers a unique way to communicate with the airport staff. It will revolutionize the way people used to check into flights, move from one terminal to another, and even interact with other passengers. The Metaport will help to offer an all-new immersive airport experience for the passengers and customers.

This endeavour will eventually help to drive a digital economy that can be accessed by people from all around the globe. “The launch of BLR Metaport exemplifies how multinationals can collaborate and innovate to bring blockchain solutions to the masses. As one of the top air freight forwarders in Bangalore, we believe that going digital is the order of the day. Additionally, digitization can help us with every aspect of the business including error-free documentation , fast clearance and on-time or time-bound delivery without incurring any additional cost all of which any client would be looking for as a package,” continues Mr. Menon.

The impact of the BLR Metaport on the future of the aviation sector

Mr. Menon from Globalia Bangalore explains, “Although presently the innovation only applies to passengers, it has become clear that this revolutionary technology will soon alter the future of the air freight sector. We offer a wide range of air freight forwarding services, both inbound and outbound. This service includes pick-up, customs clearance, delivery, and distribution operations to a vast range of worldwide destinations. Our flexibility and personalized services make our airfreight services customer friendly. We are excited that our home airport has launched the world’s first airport Metaverse experience. This is going to be a major step in the aviation sector that will have a long-term impact on the future of the air freight industry.”

The BLR Metaport demonstrates how airports can leverage the latest technologies to speed up industry innovation and enhance the customer experience. Moreover, additional advantages of the Metaport include agility, cost-effectiveness, scalability, and low latency.

Mr. Menon concludes, “We believe in moving with the times and swimming with the tide. In other words, we update ourselves with the latest technology available in the industry so that our staff, our customers, our agents, partners, and vendors can benefit in all respects. Our out-of-the-box innovative thinking makes us updated enough to air transport shipments to any location in the globe. Lastly, we are hopeful that in the near future the BLR Metaport will allow air freight forwarders to enhance the level of their services in many new ways.”

 

Globalia’s 4th Annual Meeting includes a Day Trip to Phi Phi Island in its activities

The day tour will allow the agents to explore the marvels of Phuket and foster deeper connections with their network partners

Globalia Logistics Network’s 4th Annual Meeting at Phuket, Thailand in March 2023 will include an optional day trip for the delegates and their spouses. On the 15th of March 2023, delegates who’ve signed up for the group tour will be visiting the Phi Phi Islands by speed boat and explore some of the most exotic destinations such as the Viking Cave, the Loh Samay Bay, the Pileh Cove and the Monkey Island.

Globalia Logistics Network's 4th Annual Meeting
Globalia’s Day Trip to the Phi Phi Islands

 

Additionally, the delegates will be lunching at a local eatery and can go for outdoor activities such as swimming and snorkelling following which they will be returning to the hotel for the Welcome Cocktail Reception. The day trip will help to create an informal platform for fostering team spirit among the delegates. A corporate group tour of the network agents will create the right environment for nurturing friendships with friendship among network members and open up new channels of communication.

In the words of Globalia’s Founder and Director Antonio Torres, “The primary objective of this additional activity is to bolster the ties among the members. The focus of this corporate tour is to enhance communications among the delegates who will now get a better and more congenial socializing space.”

This day trip will also allow delegates to engage in sightseeing activities and discover the local culture and the fantastic beaches around Phuket. Furthermore, it will help to break the ice among the delegates and give them a chance to establish a lasting bond with their existing and future partners.

MELC group, Globalia Alexandria & Cairo, launches a new container shipping service linking Damietta Port to the ports in India

The new service will include operating a ship every 15 days from Damietta Port to the Port of Nhava Sheva and Mundra in India

Middle East Logistics & Consultant Group- MELC Group – Globalia member in Alexandria/Cairo, Egypt, and the shipping agent for AAS Shipping Lines – has launched a new service that links Damietta Port with Indian ports.

MELC Group- freight forwarding company
New Container Shipping service by MELC Group
The new service includes operating a ship every 15 days from Damietta to the Port of Nhava Sheva, which takes 13 days directly without a transit port.

Moreover, this service will allow them to ship cargo directly without a transit port to India and vice-versa within just 13 to 14 days.

Presently, MELC Group is offering this service for dry containers only. Moreover, the line will perform these services through its vessels without entering into alliances with any other carrier.”

Congratulations to MELC Group on launching this new service!

Globalia Ho Chi Minh creates a new bonded warehouse

Their new warehouse called Super Cargo Logistics Center is located in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam

Super Cargo Service - logistics company in Ho Chi Minh
Super Cargo Logistics Center
Super Cargo Service Co. Ltd, Globalia member in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, has opened a new warehouse called Super Cargo Logistics Center. The warehouse that comes with 10 loading docks is located in Nhon Trach, Dong Nai province, Vietnam. The building has a floor load capacity of 6 tons, a clear height of 15.5 m, and a platform height of 0.85 m.

“This new warehouse will further help our company to align with our client’s business goals and objectives. Our bonded warehouse facility has a net area of 4000 sqm while the chemical warehouse facility comprises an area of 2,600 sq m. Additionally, the general warehouse sprawls over an area of 7,000 sq m,” says Mr. Peter Nguyen, the CEO of Super Cargo Service.

Super Cargo Service’s new warehouse also comes with sprinklers for fire fighting, 200 lux lights, and 3m by 5 m shutter doors. Lastly, with 5 trucks of 2 tonnes capacity each and 21 container trucks and 28 trailers, they are all set to provide their customers with a holistic suite of logistics services.

Congratulations to Super Cargo Services and all the best for their upcoming projects!

 

MELC Group, Globalia Alexandria & Cairo, signs the concession agreement for the building of new terminal in the port of Damietta

They are also working as consultants for the building of the mid-port terminal in the Port of Alexandria

MELC group – Globalia member in Alexandria/Cairo – has announced the final signing of the concession agreement of a new terminal that will be built in the port of Damietta/Egypt.

MELC Group, Globalia Alexandria
MELC Group, Globalia Alexandria

 

The new “Terminal 2” in the port is expected to start operations by 2024 and will have a final total operational capacity of 3.3 Mio TEU. According to Melc Group, the Consultant of DPA, Partner and advisory body for both Eurogate Damietta GmbH and Contship Damietta, it will serve as Hapag-Lloyd’s dedicated strategic transshipment hub in the East Mediterranean.

Congratulations to Globalia Alexandria & Cairo for their commendable projects!

 

Globalia Logistics Network partners with the Maritime Standards Awards

The Maritime Standard Award is one of the most notable logistics events that brings together the industry’s important decision-makers from across the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent

Globalia Logistics Network has entered into a media partnership with The Maritime Standard Award, an industry-defining event in the transportation and logistics sector of the Middle East and India. The award ceremony will take place at The Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, on Tuesday, 15th of November.  Some of the most important policy setters and decision-makers from across the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent will attend this prestigious event.

Maritime Standard Tanker Conference
Maritime Standard Tanker Conference

 

The day after the awards, November 16th, TMS will hold its annual Tanker Conference, with a stellar line of speakers already confirmed.  Attendees will include representatives from all of the major tanker owners and operators, many of whom will also attend the Awards.

TMS will give out the awards in 29 different categories. Clive Woodbridge the Editor of The Maritime Standard, will chair the panel of judges. Additionally, the other members of the judging panel, are also experienced leaders in their respective fields. These judges who will come from across the regions will independently assess the nominations and submit marks based on predetermined criteria to ensure a transparent and fair process.

For further information about the award click on the following link: www.tmsawards.com

Globalia Logistics Network launches its Instagram account

Globalia’s Instagram page will come with photos and videos from the network that followers can view on the go from their mobile devices

Globalia Logistics Network, an international freight forwarding network with members from 194 cities, has recently launched their Instagram page. This new social media handle will help to further enlarge the audience base of the logistics network and enable them to reach out to potential agents in the future. Additionally, their strong social media presence will also keep their followers updated, and add to their digital visibility.

Globalia Logistics Network has always had a strong presence on social media with handles on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and more recently Instagram. Every week Globalia posts the news from the network and its members on their social media handles to keep their followers updated. Moreover, they make sure to post the news about the achievements of their agents which in turn promotes the members and increases their online presence.

As stated by Maria Serrano, Globalia’s PR and Event Coordinator, “We firmly believe that an active presence across a number of social media platforms greats helps to expand the outreach of our network. Moreover, these days the audience is more reliant on audio-visual platforms like Instagram for their daily dose of news and this is precisely why we have decided to be active on this platform.”

Globalia Logistics Network- Instagram Account
Globalia Logistics Network is now on Instagram

 

Globalia’s 1st Online Course for freight forwarders on the news!

Globalia’s first freight forwarding course on International Transportation and Trade in cooperation with CIFFA has been a great success

Globalia’s Logistics Network’s recently launched online course on International Transportation and Trade provided by CIFFA has been successfully completed. The news about the success of this newly launched course has been covered by several online news portals. The courses are aimed at agents who want to get a practical training in the fundamentals of transportation and logistics and stay up-to-date with the industry trends.

The International Transportation and Trade course is provided by CIFFA- one of the best names in logistics education with 60 years of experience. The course focuses on the foundations of freight forwarding, risk management, and freight charges calculation. Additionally, it also covers topics like the types of equipment and documentation used to move goods by land, air and ocean modes of transport. Over 20 Globalia agents have completed the course and many are presently awaiting the certification.

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Globalia Logistics Network’s freight forwarding courses

 

The news has been covered by the following websites:

American Journal of Transportation (AJOT)

They are a leading online journal in the transportation and logistics sector covering the latest news and insights from the freight forwarding industry.

DC Velocity

DC Velocity is a leading multi-media magazine serving the informational needs of the freight forwarding industry. They provide comprehensive coverage of all every aspect of the transportation and logistics sector.

Logistics Business

They are an UK based website dedicated to the transportation and logistics industry. Their website updates the the readers with important news, opinions, and reports from the global supply chain sector.

Veintepies

Veintepies is a news portal offering valuable information to anyone who has to make business decisions related to transportation and logistics. With a large reader base in Spain and Latin America, it publishes news, opinions, and articles related to this industry.

Profesional Ecucando

They are a Spanish language website where they regularly publish news and blog related to the education sector.

Transport Contracts 

Transport Contracts is a road transportation magazine focusing on the trucking industry in South Africa. Their website connects vehicle owners with businesses trying to find reliable trucking service providers.

Shipmycarz

Shipmycarz is a car transportation company based in the USA that ships vehicles across North America, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and Alaska.

Ship2Door

Ship2Door is a transportation and e-commerce company that export and import goods from Nigeria to USA and Canada.

The Press Release published in all the above websites talk about the course details, and its outcome. It also touches on how Globalia Logistics Network’s online academy is providing the agents with a platform for educational courses that is enabling them to set the international standard in their everyday shipping and logistics operations.

The Managing Director of Globalia Vadodara participates as a panelist at the Hazchem Seminar

The attendees appreciated the efforts taken by BLR Logistiks and some of them immediately sent their inquiries about doing business with them

The Managing Director of BLR Logistiks India Limited, Globalia member in Vadodara, India, participated as a panelist at the Hazchem & Liquid Bulk Seminar 2022, held the at Hotel Sahara Star in Mumbai, India. This seminar was one of the most comprehensive events in recent times on the handling, storage and transportation of hazardous goods and liquid bulk cargo.

The focus of the event was on the handling, storage and transportation of hazardous goods and liquid bulk cargo. The theme of the seminar was Changing Trends in Hazchem Handling & Transportation – Challenges & the Way Ahead. Mr. Ashok Goyal, the Managing Director of Globalia Vadodara, was chosen as a panelist because of his company’s long-standing experience in handling dangerous goods.

BLR Loigistiks- Independent freight forwarder
BLR Logistiks participates in the Hazchem Seminar

 

To quote Mr. Goyal, “BLR Logistiks is amongst the few trucking companies specializing in the transportation of hazardous cargo and as a panellist, I spoke about the various safety measures one needs to take while moving HAZ cargo by road. When it comes to dangerous goods transportation, we take utmost care and move the chemicals and inflammable materials to all destinations across India via ISO tank containers and specially designed vehicles. Moreover, we understand how chemical transportation requires constant alertness which is why we leave no stone unturned and ensure that the cargo reaches its desired destination safely.”

Congratulations to BLR Logistiks and all the best for their future endeavours!

Globalia Bogota moves an international shipment of over 1,553 tonnes by ocean freight

The shipment that consisted of 747 coils of steel rods was transported from the Port of Barranquilla, Colombia, to Puerto Cabello, Venezuela

North Carga SAS, Globalia member in Bogota, Colombia, has carried out the timely transportation of 747 coils of steel rods with a net weight of 1,553 tonnes. They moved the shipment via sea freight from the Port of Barranquilla, Colombia, to the Port of Cabello in Venezuela. Each of the coils had an external diameter of 1.22 m and a length of 1.93 m and weighed between 1,930 to 2,000 Kg.

North Carga SAS
Globalia Bogota moves 747 coils of steel rods

 

To quote Ms. Vivian Trujillo, the Sales Manager of North Carga SAS, “One of the most challenging aspects of this shipment was having the cargo ready for the same arrival date as the motor ship. This is because if the motor ship waits and the cargo arrives late, then, it results in delays at the origin with the shipping line. Therefore, we had to ensure loading this enormous volume of cargo on the motor ship on time.”

“Moreover, we had to take special care not to miss the departure since it was a re-embarkation and the demurrage rate was 17,500 USD. By not missing the departure, our team managed to avoid delays, apprehension, and sanction,” continues Mr. Trujillo.

Congratulations to Globalia Bogota for successfully pulling off this difficult shipment!