Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam (Headway JSC) News January
Published February 5, 2024 in Partners
Tandem Vietnam Become The Hosts Of The 15th Tandem Annual Global Meeting
Tandem Global Logistics Network confirms that Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam (Headway JSC) becomes the host of the 15th Annual Global Meeting (AGM) at New World Saigon Hotel. The event will officially take place on May 6-8, 2024.
Tandem Global Logistics is a comprehensive international network of independent logistics operators, operating in different countries, interacting strongly with more than 200 offices from more than 75 countries worldwide.
Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam is not only Tandem's global agent partner but also the only shareholder partner serving the Vietnamese market. We are extremely proud to be trusted and selected by Tandem Global as the entrusted unit to host and sponsor this important meeting.
The event is an opportunity for Headway to promote its brand image, service quality, people as well as the beautiful country of Vietnam. Furthermore, the event is expected to expand its business opportunities, international cooperation, and share knowledge and practical experiences in the field of global supply chain and transportation.
We are enthusiastically implementing organizational work to bring a successful meeting. Tandem Global & Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam is ready to welcome our world business partners and friends to the fancy meeting.
Event overview video: Headway - Tandem 15th Annual Global Meeting (youtube.com)
The red sea crisis puts pressure on the global supply chain.
In the context of the ongoing Red Sea crisis, container ships must divert their routes, increasing competitive pressure on the global supply chain. Encountering this situation, Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam continuously updates information from shipping lines to customers. We are closely monitoring each shipment to promptly overcome any arising problems.
The Red Sea plays the most important role in the international shipping route, connecting Asia with Europe and the Middle East through the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean. The flow of cargo through this region accounts for 12% of the total volume of trade goods worldwide.
After attacks by Houthi forces on cargo ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea, shipping lines were forced to cancel their journeys or divert to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa to avoid the risk of war. This journey takes an additional 7-10 days of travel, and as a result, ocean freight rates skyrocket.
In short, the Red Sea tensions cause serious problems for the global supply chain.
- Shipping lines reroute their routes, as a result, shipping journeys between Asia, Europe and the East Coast of North America become longer.
- Cargo is delayed, there is a local shortage of container ships and empty containers.
- Freight rates increased sharply and cargo insurance increased.
- Global inflationary pressures directly affect consumers.
During this period, Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam built a team specializing in issues related to the Red Sea situation, aiming at safe and feasible solutions for customers.
- Coordinate closely with departments, logistics associations, shipping lines and relevant parties to regularly update information.
- Establish a global network of support agents to limit risks and costs incurred.
- Design the most optimal transportation solutions at the time of update.
- Obtain cargo insurance, especially for long routes.
- Provide a modern live-tracking system, journey tracking and shipment monitoring.
While the Red Sea tension shows no signs of cooling down, depending on the nature of each type of goods and demand, Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam advises and provides customers with the most feasible options. In addition to sea routes, customers may want to consider air routes or through international routes from the Yen Vien area to Europe or Central Asia.
Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam Urgently Handles Shipment Of Mazda Cars From Japan To Vietnam
On December 28, 2023 afternoon, Kuo Long emergency ship successfully docked at Chu Lai port, bringing immense joy to Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam crew and the customer. The ship not only carried full of trust and hope but also was the result of the relentless efforts of the entire crew in charge after long days of anticipation.
Despite facing difficulties and challenges due to schedule changes and weather factors, Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam successfully transported CKD Mazda car line with total output of 344 teus from Kobe Port, Japan to Chu Lai Port, Vietnam. This is a domestically assembled car with 100% components imported from abroad.
The original schedule for this shipment was January 2, 2024, however the urgent change announcement pushed any situation arising into urgency. The shipment was urgently needed for production and business activities and the ship needed to arrive at Chu Lai port in time on December 28, 2023.
Understanding the importance and urgency of the customer, Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam immediately contacted shipping line, agents and stakeholders, strengthened the arrangement of the adhoc ship to quickly serve the transportation for this emergency shipment.
In some urgent periods, unforeseen demands, Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam provided solutions to use adhoc ship to flexibly choose the shortest route, skip unnecessary ports, optimize travel time and speed, thereby promptly meeting our customer's progress.
Information of the adhoc ship to be put into operation:
- Ship name: Kuo Long
- Estimated departure date (Kobe Port): 22/12/2023
- Expected arrival date (Chu Lai port): 28/12/2023
- Shipping volume: 344 teus (2x20' + 171x40')
- Mode of transportation: container ship
After the ship left Kobe Port according to the changed schedule, the Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam Team continued to closely monitor every development of the journey. By the afternoon of the same day, Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam received an update of bad weather, the speed of the ship moving would be affected, hence the time for the ship to dock would be 1 day later.
Following the efforts, the weather factor was an obstacle, directly affecting the timeline of the plan. The entire crew in charge of the ship kept believing and hoping that the weather would gradually improve in the final days of the journey.
And finally luck smiled upon them, the ship arrived at Chu Lai port in time on December 28, 2023 afternoon, bringing immense joy and overflowing emotions to the entire crew in charge and the customer.
In the transportation battle for this urgent shipment, Tandem Global Logistics Vietnam demonstrated determination and flexible problem-solving capabilities. We overcame immediate challenges, steadfastly maintaining the commitment to provide outstanding services and safe solutions, exceeding the customer’s expectations.
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