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INSIDE UFOISSUE 88 JULY 2020

Cancellation of BeijingMeeting with newdates and locationfor 2021 announcedSee page 5 for details

3 NewMembersSatcon Logistics:Saudi Arabia

A to ZShipping:UAE

CompassLogistics:Bahrain,UAE, USA

See Pages 7, 8& 15 for details

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My Best WishesWe are aware that communication and connections are vital, and we have very much enjoyed‘seeing’ everyone during our regular Zoom meetings. At the moment, we are living in a verydifferent world and we don’t yet know what the future holds with regards to the gathering oflarge groups.

We want to ensure that UFO continues to evolve and provide you with a strong networkingplatform so that you are in the best position possible when the outbreak dissipates. Indeed,belonging to organisations like UFO could be essential to the survival of many independent

forwarders over the coming years.

We are aware of the importance of the 1-2-1 meetings during ourannual gatherings, where Members are able to discuss existing

and potential new business. Therefore, we have invested in abespoke Virtual 1-2-1 Booking System and are encouraging

our Members to take part in our Virtual 1-2-1 MeetingWeek, which will take place from 27-31 July 2020.

The booking system officially launches on 1 July and allthose who have registered will receive their personal log-in via email. A key feature is being able to make notesagainst each meeting as well as one-to-one messagingso that you can engage with each other before, during

and after the Virtual 1-2-1 Meeting Week. Please note thatparticipation in the Virtual 1-2-1 Meeting Week and accessto the booking system is provided free of charge.

The UFO Head Office has kept in regular touch with ourMembers since the pandemic started and we have beenhugely impressed with the resilience of the companies thatmake up our fantastic network and how you are all coping

incredibly well under the new pressures. The supportyou have given each other is tremendous and I have nodoubt that the UFO family will emerge more resilientthan ever before.

Kind regards,

Rachel Crawford FCILTPresident/C.E.O.

InsideInfinity in Malaysia areready to support withexpert warehousing ..................3

Coronavirus (COVID-19):List of helpfulonline resources........................3

UFO Head Office issuesCoronavirus Special eZine.........3

Exhibition Collaborations..........4

Cancellation of BeijingMeeting with newdates and locationfor 2021 announced..................5

Plaza Forwarding inSpain Handles Importof Sanitary Equipment ..............6

Plaza ForwardingHandles 2 Charter FlightsFilled with Medical Aid .............6

Expert Knowledge atSatcon Logistics inSaudi Arabia .............................7

A proficient andproactive team atA to Z Shipping Services ...........8

UFO Members First VirtualGathering Takes Place...............9

UFO Members TakePart in our 2nd ZoomGet-Together.............................9

UFO Virtual 1-2-1Meeting Week:27-31 July 2020 ......................10

UFO Responds toGlobal Pandemic.....................10

UFO Foundation:Fundraising .............................12

CoronavirusSpecial eZine (Issue 2).............14

2 Guest Speakers atour 4th Zoom Meeting............14

Welcoming CompassLogistics Internationalas New Members! ...................15

New UFO eZine:Managing FlexibleWork Arrangements.................16

Network Meeting 2021 ...........17

Universal FreightOrganisation(UFO) is an ISO9001 (QualityManagement)and ISO 14001

(Environmental Management)certified organisation establishedin January 2000 to provideindependent freight forwardersaccess to a trusted, worldwidenetwork of agents who could handletheir specialist shipments, whilstworking professionally and safelyunder a strict Code of Conduct.

With 102 independent freightforwarders located in 96 countries,we are proud to have maintainedour ‘One Member per Country’policy (with the exception of USAand China), making us one of theonly remaining exclusive freightforwarder networks in the world.

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PUBLISHER: UFO

CONTACT: [email protected]: + 44 2392 425204

COVER: Cancellation of Meeting2021 location announced.See page 5 for details.

PHOTO: UFO HO (Royalty Free)

UFO cannot take responsibilityfor the opinions, statementsand/or facts expressed in thestories, that are contained inthis publication. Any viewsexpressed are those of theindividual quoted, and notnecessarily those of the publisher.The publisher can accept noresponsibility for any errorsor ommissions made, but willendeavour to amend any, thatare brought to our attention,in a future issue.

www.ufofreight.com

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Infinity in Malaysia areready to support withexpert warehousing

Malaysian members,Infinity Logistics &Transport are readyto assist with anywarehousingrequirements!

"We are ready to supportwith our warehousingservices within theperiod of theMovement ControlOrder (MCO).If you are looking for awarehouse or open yardspace and the MCO isdisrupting your workflow, please contact

James ([email protected]) or Amin([email protected]) and we will provide the best solutions!Due to the COVID-19 restriction movement order by the Malaysiagovernment, our company will still remain operational as we arecategorized as an essential service provider. However, there willbe some slight changes in our daily operation."

www.infinity.com.my

Coronavirus (COVID-19):List of helpful online resourcesWe hope you and your loved ones are safe and well at thisdifficult time.

Our Administration Manager, Wendy Schuller manages ourReference Library and thought it might be useful for Membersif she created a new page focusing on helpful online resourcesregarding the Coronavirus outbreak. We thought it was anexcellent idea and Wendy has spent the past few dayscompiling a list of website links which you may find useful:Coronavirus: List of Helpful Online Resources

• Information that has the potential to impact ship operations• Articles from an informal network of maritime and

transportation lawyers• FIATA's resources related to the COVID-19 crisis• COVID-19 News from BIFA• Information on the specific areas concerning

air cargo from IATA• CIFFA features a list of tools and resources to assist and

inform during the COVID-19 crisis• TIACA Statement on COVID-19 and useful links• Innovation ‘crucial’ for forwarders managing

Covid-19 challenges• A live roundup of air cargo companies’ efforts to

meet the current challenges• Media Releases from CBAFF regarding the

COVID-19 situation• Information from WHO on the Coronavirus disease

(COVID-19) Pandemic• Coronavirus Effect On Supply Chains from JOC• Breakbulk share important industry information• COVID-19: guidance for employees, employers

and businesses• The COVID-19 outbreak & UNESCO's mission• Documents and publications from Africa CDC• 'Covid-19-watch' articles from Forwarder Magazine• Coronavirus Updates from Road Haulage Association• The Effects of Coronavirus on International Shipping• Loss Prevention Measures for Cargo Storage

and Transportation• Drewry's Market Opinion: Multipurpose & Heavylift Shipping

to Stagnate on Coronavirus Impacts• Is your Business Secured...Insured? by PrudencePlease feel free to email Wendy with suggestions for any othersites you think should be added to this list.

UFO Head Officeissues CoronavirusSpecial eZineAll over the world, people are finding themselves working fromhome as employers endeavour to limit staff exposure to thecoronavirus outbreak.

Therefore, we thought we would issue a Coronavirus SpecialeZine, which covers tips for working from home, mental healthand exercise.Please feel free to issue our eZine via email to all your staff andwe hope it provides some useful information and links during thischallenging time.All UFO Head Office staff are working from home and are here toassist you during UK working hours. So, if you need anythingplease do not hesitate to email us and we will do our very best tosupport you.Again, we are thinking of the health of our global family. Pleasetake good care of yourselves and your families.

EXHIBITION COLLABORATIONSUFO has secured more exhibitioncollaborations.

We now proudly collaborate in, and have apresence at, the following exhibitions.

If you are interested in discussing apartnership, please email us.

You can view all our current collaborationson our Endorsed Exhibitions page.

Making a show of ourselves



Cancellation ofBeijing Meetingwith new datesand location for2021 announcedDue to the unprecedented escalation and now globalpandemic caused by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), wehave taken the decision to cancel our meeting due to beheld at the InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun in November.

We will be holding our next gathering from 23-25 May 2021in Croatia.The venue is the Hotel Croatia Cavtat, a leading five-star resortand conference centre enjoying spectacular views of the opensea and just 5km from Dubrovnik airport.Full details of the event can be found on our web site.To date, we have 94 CEOs and Senior Managers from 75countries due to attend and we will automatically move thesebookings over to our event in Croatia. We will contact eachdelegate directly with instructions on how to book your guestroom at Hotel Croatia Cavtat.We can also now accept new registrations for the event, pleasebook your place on the web site.Although the change of dates and location may cause someinconvenience, this is a Force Majeure situation and we want toprovide Members with a clear and safe way forward in what is achallenging time.As always, the health and safety of our Members is ofupmost importance and we hope that we have your supportand understanding.If you have any questions, please email us.

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Plaza Forwarding inSpain Handles Importof Sanitary Equipment

Our member in Spain, Plaza Forwarding has handled theairfreight of sanitary equipment from Chile.

The cargo arrived at Madrid Airport where the Emergency MilitaryForce took over the shipment at this crucial time.Plaza Forwarding were established in 1997 and have been UFOmembers since 2010 covering all the major airports and ports of Spain.

www.plazaforwarding.com

Spanish member, Plaza Forwarding has recently handled twoair charters filled with medical aid for the battle againstCOVID-19.

The two charter flights arrived at Madrid Airport in Spain fromShenzhen Airport in China with specially adapted A340passenger aircraft used to bring the 40tns of medical material toMadrid Airport. The chartering was fully handled by PlazaForwarding, in cooperation with Iberia, on an airport-to-airportbasis. At the reception at Madrid Airport, the cargo wasimmediately distributed to the final destination.Emilio Plaza (CEO) says: "As the pandemic continues todevastate many important sectors around the world, PlazaForwarding continues to give added value to the logistic chain.We cannot relax as there is still a huge lack of this vital aidmaterial and we must endure. Many public organizations andprivate industries are still in need of these products to helpprevent the spread of COVID-19. In order to restart economic

activity during the actual and forthcoming pandemic phases, westill need much more medical equipment to cover actual andfuture population needs in the struggle against the virus."

"Plaza Forwarding handles international transport and havehad their own customs representation since 1997. More than50 professional staff are working at our facilities in Madrid,Barcelona and Valencia."

Visit the online story, for links for some short videos (listedbelow) and photos, of the loading in China.

• Loading in China - Video 1





www.plazaforwarding.com

Plaza Forwarding Handles2 Charter Flights Filled withMedical Aid

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We are pleased to introduce Satcon Logistics as our newmember in Saudi Arabia. Their head office is in Riyadh, withbranch offices in Dammam and Jeddah. Offering a full range ofservices, they say they are looking forward to the internationalsupport offered by UFO members.

Mathew Rekhesh at Satcon has confirmed his attendance at thenext UFO Network Meeting and introduces the company:

"Satcon Logistics is a single-window solution for any freightforwarding, transportation, warehousing, packaging, customsclearance and relocation requirements. Based in Riyadh, weprovide national and international transportation and logisticsservices among the GCC countries."

"We ensure top of the line operational quality goes hand in handwith our customer-specific solutions which is fuelled by our expertknowledge about every necessary detail of the industry. Offeringconvenient, secure, cost-effective and reliable movements overland, air and sea, our dedicated team and our array of trailers,trucks, cranes and small vehicles are at your service 24/7."Please visit the online story for photos of some recent workhandled by Satcon Logistics.

www.satconlogistics.com

Expert Knowledgeat Satcon Logisticsin Saudi Arabia


A proficient andproactive team atA to Z Shipping Services

We are pleased to approveA to Z Shipping Services LLCas new members in the UAE,located in Abu Dhabi.

Rajesh Narayanan (SalesManager) introduces thecompany: "With a strong basein the UAE, A to Z ShippingServices offers total air, seaand land freight forwardingservices, as well as project andequipment services, customsbrokerage and a network ofrelated logistics services. Weunderstand the needs oftransporting cargo andtherefore, we offer services

'from A to Z'."

"Our proficient team has

experience in managing manydifferent kinds of shipmentsand works proactively as areliable partner with honestyand integrity."

Two recent heavy lift shipmentshandled by A to Z ShippingServices are featured in thephotos (right) and explainedby Rajesh.

• The RORO export shipmentof CAT equipment toMombasa, Kenya: "Thisshipment consisted of 22units of equipment to beexported out of a eventualtotal of 450+. All of the 22units were loaded on trailersand reached the port on the

day of execution. Allformalities were completedon the same day and thecargo was ready for loadingonto the vessel. Amidst thethreat of COVID-19,everything ran smoothlyas a result of ourperfect planning."

• The clearance and deliveryof a helicopter: "These kindof shipments are a specificchallenge. The helicoptercame by air and weprofessionally handled it byloading on a low-bed trailerand offloading at the site inthe same way."

www.a-zshipping.ae

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UFOMembers FirstVirtual GatheringTakes PlaceOn 14th April 2020 we held our first Zoom meeting – visit theonline story to see a clip!

The UFO Head Office staff were joined by Members in Turkey,Italy, France, China, Uganda, Poland, Germany and Israel.The next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday 28 April (see below).The UFO Head Office recently issued a eZine: CoronavirusSpecial, which covers tips for working from home, mental healthand exercise.Again, we are thinking of our global family, please take good careof yourselves.

UFOMembers TakePart in our 2nd ZoomGet-Together

Thank you toeveryone whotook part inour 2nd Zoomget-together!

We have recentlyheard fromPrudenceInsurance who

are covering several exposures including trade receivabledefaults/delays in the wake of the current COVID-19 pandemic.Please visit the online story for a link to learn more includingsome facts, figures and business impacts caused by Coronavirus.It may be time to review your business insurance policies in thewake of these increased risk exposures and ascertain whetheryour current insurance program caters fully to your needs.

Another general Zoom gathering was scheduled for those whowished to join on Wednesday 13 May at 11:00 (London time).Please see the web site for details on how it went.

Please feel free to visit our 'Coronavirus (COVID 19): List ofHelpful Online Resources' and issue our latest eZines via email toall your staff:

• Coronavirus Special Issue 1 covers tips for working from home,mental health and exercise.

• Coronavirus Special Issue 2 covers industry news and views andlinks to some podcasts that might be useful for your businessesduring the Coronavirus crisis.


UFO Virtual 1-2-1Meeting Week:27-31 July 2020We are aware that communication and connections arevital, and we have very much enjoyed 'seeing' everyoneduring our regular virtual get-togethers. At the moment,we are living in a very different world and we don't yetknow what the future holds with regards to the gatheringof large groups.

We want to ensure that UFO continues to evolve andprovide you with a strong networking platform so that you arein the best position possible when the outbreak dissipates.Indeed, belonging to organisations like UFO could be essentialto the survival of many independent forwarders over thecoming years.We are aware of the importance of the 1-2-1 meetings duringour annual gatherings, where Members are able to discussexisting and potential new business. Therefore, we haveinvested in a Virtual 1-2-1 Booking System and areencouraging our Members to take part in our Virtual 1-2-1Meeting Week, which will take place from 27-31 July 2020.The Virtual 1-2-1 Booking System will officially open on 1 July2020 when you will be able to view your schedule, makeperiods of time unavailable, book or cancel meetings, makenotes and message each other.Please visit the web site to register or email Rachel forfurther instructions.We hope that you will find this new membership benefit usefuland although we won't be able to shake hands and hug, wecan still talk and connect in order to grow business.

We have also put in place a number of features to help ourMembers navigate their way through the crisis, including:• Coronavirus (COVID 19): List of Helpful Online Resources.• UFO eZine – Coronavirus Special Issue 1: covers tips for

working from home, mental health and exercise.• UFO eZine – Coronavirus Special Issue 2: covers industry news

and views and links to some podcasts.UFO has also held regular Zoom meetings to ensure our memberscontinue to feel connected while isolated – visit the web site toread more and to see a short clip.President & CEO, Rachel Crawford says: "We are aware thatcommunication and connections are vital, and we have verymuch enjoyed ‘seeing’ everyone during our regular virtual get-togethers. At the moment, we are living in a very different worldand we don't yet know what the future holds with regards to thegathering of large groups. We want to ensure that UFO continuesto evolve and strengthen our global networking platform so thatour Members are in the best position possible when the outbreakdissipates. Indeed, belonging to organisations like UFO could beessential to the survival of many independent companies over thecoming years. We are aware of the importance of the 1-2-1meetings at our Annual Summits, where Members are able todiscuss existing and potential new business. Sadly, we are unableto hold a physical meeting this year so we developing an online 1-2-1 Meeting App and will be encouraging our Members to takepart in a 'Virtual 1-2-1 Meeting Week', set to take place at the endof July."Recruitment Director & News Desk Editor, Sam Wilcox added:

"Since the outbreak, we have noted an increase in sign-ups for oureLearning platform which contains a 6 module online 'HeavyTransport' course. With much of the world currently working fromhome, they have taken advantage of their time as each userreceives a personal log-in so they can train at their own pace withno deadlines. Upon completion, an e-Certificate (see example) issent via email which can be downloaded, shared and printedimmediately so that the user can verify their training to clients andofficials quickly and easily."

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation declaredthe new coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic. Since then, thevirus, officially named COVID-19, has spread rapidly aroundthe world reaching more than 180 countries.

The pandemic has sent billions of people into lockdown and isaffecting everyone both professionally and personally. As a globalfamily, Universal Freight Organisation wanted to obtain feedback fromour Members. The results are now collated in an Official Report inorder to have a permanent record to reflect upon of this historic event.

Universal Freight OrganisationResponds to Global Pandemic


2017:Rescue at SeaAppealMembers at our 2017Meeting raised £1550,for the Rescue at SeaAppeal, run by Savethe Children, and theamount was increasedto £2000 by the UFOHead Office.

2018:SOS Children’sVillagesOur 17th Meetingraised US $1400 for theSOS Children’s Village,which started in DaNang in 1993. It offersa family strengtheningprogramme tosurrounding communities.

2012:Luke’s BeachWheelchairOver $1200 Raised viaDreams Come True.UFO raised fundstowards the cost of adream for a 9 year oldboy called Luke, whohas Spina Bifida andHydrocephalus.

2014:The Dream TrustFrom 2012-2014, weraised over $7800 forThe Dream Trust in India.The main object of theTrust is to help poorchildren with Type1 Diabetes as mostIndians are notmedically insured.

2016:TanzaniaDiabetesAssociationHeadquartered atMuhimbili NationalHospital, Dar es Salaamand supports 30 Type1 Diabetes clinicsthroughout the country.$3000 raised.

2010:SalaTessa SchoolSponsored Zorb raised$4300 for the Sala TessaSchool in Cambodia,so that the school wereable to buy new tablesand chairs and provideeach of the children witha school uniform.

2015:NepalEarthquake ReliefUFO Head Officecollected clothes,blankets, torches,toiletries, sleeping bags,sanitisers and toys fromthe local community,and sent them towhere needed.

2008:St Euphrasia’sGirls HomeUFO Membersgenerously raisedover $2500, by araffle held at our200 GeneralMeetingin Cancun forSt Euphrasia’s GirlsHome in Sri Lanka.

2016:The Dream TrustUFO President/C.E.O.,Rachel Crawford,together with her twofriends, Jane and Taniaraised over £4000 byabseiling 100m down theSpinnaker Tower inPortsmouth, UK forThe Dream Trust.

2009:Kings WayEducationUS $3,320 wasgenerously raisedbya raffle,at our2009 Meeting, inCambodia, whichpaid for school fees,for two students, fortwo years.

2015:DoctorsWithoutBorders (MSF)At our 2015 NetworkMeeting, we raisedUS $2360 (£1585)towards Doctorswithout Borders work,in response to theEbola outbreak.

2007:LagosGeneral HospitalOver $1500 raised, froma SponsoredWalk, fora Bore Hole. Withhelp from the lateOluwole Adeyemi(Broadline) who raisedfunds for local causes,inc. the Hospital.

PREVIOUS YEARS

UFO Foundation: Fundraising

SENTEBALE’SWEBSITE SAYS:“We help the most vulnerablechildren in Lesotho andBotswana get the supportthey need to lead healthyand productive lives.Sentebale works with localgrassroots organisations tohelp these children – thevictims of extreme povertyand the HIV/AIDS epidemic.Together, we’re making a bigdifference to these children’slives. We can do even morewith your help.”

Botswana event raised funds forSentebale, in support of youngpeople affected by HIV

As UFO’s 18th Network Meeting took place from 28-30 April 2019 at The Grand Palm Resort inBotswana, we chose to support Sentebale, a charity founded in 2006 by Prince Harry and PrinceSeeiso, to support children and young people affected by HIV in southern Africa.

Sentebale’s flagship programme takes the form ofmonthly Saturday clubs and residential weeklongcamps, which help children to accept their HIVstatus amongst peers in safe environment,addressing their mental health and wellbeing,improving their adherence to medication andallowing them to lead healthy, happy lives.In 2017, Sentebale launched its Let Youth Lead

advocacy programme, aimed at encouraging allyouth in sub-Saharan Africa to know and managetheir HIV status by 2020.

The charity also provides vulnerable childrenthroughout Lesotho with bursaries to enable themto achieve their secondary education, and grantsto community-led organisations caring for theneeds of orphans and vulnerable children.

Photo credits: Sentebale 2017




2 Guest Speakers atour 4th ZoomMeetingWe have held Zoom meetings since the beginning of April,initially so we could see other people apart from our families!Discussions then progressed to updates on each country'ssituation, cargo being stranded, transit disruption, controlsand restrictions, extending credit and cash flow.

Despite the challenges, it is always great to hear thatUFO Members are operating and coping incredibly wellunder the new pressures.

During our 4th Zoom meeting, we were joinedby two Guest Speakers:

• Julian Kurz of CMA-CGM discussed BBK on containervessels and how they have observed the COVID-19 situationand challenges.

• Keith Plummer and Martin Lee of CargoWise updatedMembers on their experience over the last few monthsand how technology has played a role.

We appreciate thatwith so manydifferent timezones, we wereunable to allocatea time for ourmeeting thatsuited everyone.Therefore, werecorded themeeting so thatyou can listen to the discussions and hear from CMA-CGM andCargoWise. It is available to download in our Head Office Noticesin the Members Area.

As you may know, we have developed our own inhouse Virtual1-2-1 Booking System and are encouraging Members to take partin our Virtual 1-2-1 Meeting Week, which will take place from27-31 July 2020. To participate, you need a computer or laptopwith webcam and microphone function, a reliable internetconnection and a Skype account.

Using our new Virtual 1-2-1 Booking System, you will be able tobook 30-minute meetings with fellow Members that youparticularly want to talk with. Registration is now open (book yourplace) and the booking system will officially open on 1 July 2020.

Further reading:

• Official Report: Global Interviews taken duringCOVID-19 Pandemic

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): List of Helpful Online Resources

• eZine: Special Issue 1 covers tips for working from home,mental health and exercise

• eZine Special Issue 2 covers industry news and views and linksto some podcasts

• eZine Special Issue 3 covers managing flexiblework arrangements

CoronavirusSpecial eZine (Issue 2)Please visit the web site to read the latest issue of ourCoronavirus Special eZine (Issue 2).

Our first issue covered tips for working from home, mentalhealth and exercise.This second issue covers industry news and views and links tosome podcasts that might be useful for your businesses duringthe Coronavirus crisis.We hope these special eZines provide some beneficialinformation and links during this challenging time.Remember, if you would like to join in our next informalZoom get together, please email Rachel and we will sendyou instructions.UFO is showing itself to be a strong united global family and itis more important than ever to pull together.

“Personally,I always referto customerratings beforepurchasing productsonline. This applies toservice providers too. Arecent survey showedthat 91% of businessesare influenced by rec-ommendations whenmaking a decision touse a company so we’vemade it super quick andeasy to share feedbackonour advertisers.”

Rachel Crawford,Founder

Exciting Relaunch ofFreightbook with newOnline Ratings Feature

Freightbook is enjoyed anexciting relaunch with a fabulous

new feature inspired by the factthat ratings are now an essentialelement to any online directory.

The online directory boasts additionalbenefits including the monthly

FB Index, dedicated online newsservice, direct quote request leads and

automatic amendments to profile pages.

Freightbook also recently launchedv3.0 of their Smartphone Service

at m.freightbook.net whereforwarders and suppliers to the

freight industry can be found quicklyon mobile devices.

UFO Members are eligible forfree registration. [email protected]

for details.

www.freightbook.net


We are pleased to welcomeCompass LogisticsInternational as newmembers in Bahrain,the UAE and USA.

• CompassLogistics SPC:Manama, Bahrain

• CompassSea & Air Cargo LLC:Dubai, UAE

• Compass LogisticsInternational Inc.:New Jersey, USA

The company are FIATAmembers and their varied scopeof services include freightforwarding, logistics, air, sea &road freight, loading &unloading, project cargo,chartering, warehousing andcustoms brokerage. They areespecially interested indeveloping USA and Europetrade lanes and are joining UFO:

"...to further develop ournetwork connections with expertagents all over the world".

"Compass LogisticsInternational offers a widerange of services tailored tomeet the requirements ofvarious industries, trades andbusiness segments. As logisticsspecialists, the differentdivisions within our companyinclude freight forwarding,military, project and contractlogistics among others. Weprovide individual transportand logistics solutions from asingle source with solidexperience in the oil & gasindustry, textiles & furnituresectors, FMCG & beveragesand plants & factories."

www.compasslog.com

Welcoming CompassLogistics Internationalas New Members!

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New UFO eZine:Managing Flexible Work Arrangements

We have prepared a 3rd COVID-19 Special eZine for you called ManagingFlexible Work Arrangements.

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen businesses implement flexible workingpractices including remote operations at a record rate in order to protect theworkforce and provide business continuity. Although everyone is anxious forthe pandemic to be over, there is much uncertainty and new guidelines andprotocols will continue for some time to come. This leaves us with adjusting toa new way of life - will some staff continue working from home; will there bestaggered shifts at the office, etc.

We hope this new eZine will provide some useful information and links forplanning your ongoing strategies.

Remember! We have arranged for 2 Special Guests to join us at our next Zoom meeting:

• Julian Kurz, the Key Accounts/Business Development Manager at CMA-CGM in Marseille will bediscussing how they have observed the COVID-19 situation/challenges with some examples.

• Keith Plummer of CargoWise will update Members on his experience over the last fewmonths and how technology has played a role.

For those who wish to join us on Wednesday 17 June at 11:00 (London time),please email Rachel for details.

Further reading:

• Official Report: Global Interviews taken during COVID-19 Pandemic

• Coronavirus (COVID 19): List of Helpful Online Resources

• eZine: Special Issue 1 covers tips for working from home, mental health and exercise

• eZine Special Issue 2 covers industry news and views and links to some podcasts

• eZine Special Issue 3 covers managing flexible work arrangements

• Virtual 1-2-1 Meeting Week Registration (taking place on 27-31 July 2020)

We look forward to 'seeing' you on Wednesday!

The venue is an idyllic, award-winning base fromwhich to explore the region’s historic charm andthe medieval Dubrovnik is just across the bay.

"Croatia has became a popular destinationthanks to the fact they shot several scenes ofthe famous TV series 'Game of Thrones' in thecountry. However, that is not the only reasonpeople flock to this beautiful country,it is incredibly diverse filled with culture,history, nature and delicious food!"

We have arranged a fantastic start to ourevent! We will meet at 14:00 on Sunday23 May for a relaxing boat trip across thebay to Dubrovnik Old Town, one of theworld’s finest and most perfectly preservedmedieval cities in the world. We will be takenin groups of 25 by English speaking guidesaround the marble-paved squares and cobbledstreets, all of which have also remainedunchanged for centuries. We will then enjoydinner together at the stunning Palm Terraceat Excelsior Hotel before returning to thehotel by coach at approximately 20:00.

Our official meeting will start on Monday 24May in the Congress Hall Ragusa and delegateswill gain access to our exclusive Event Web Appso that 20-minute business meetings can bearranged prior to arrival. After a productive dayof 1-2-1 meetings, there will be time to restbefore we meet at 19:30 for a dinner feast withan open bar at Restaurant Alverede. We havethen arranged for us to relax with the exclusiveuse of the Posejdon Night Club. We havearranged an open bar and private DJ to help usdance off some of the calories.

Our official meeting will continue on Tuesday 25May with more 1-2-1 meetings where delegateshighlight their specialist areas, discuss crosstrade, existing and new business as well asinformation regarding their country’s regulationsand requirements. These crucial meetings alsoprovide an opportunity to share keyimport and export trade information.

For more information and to register visit:

CROATIA2021 NETWORK MEETING

23-25 MAY 2021

Our next gathering will take place in Croatiafrom 23–25 May 2021 at Hotel Croatia Cavtat,

a leading five-star resort and conferencecentre enjoying spectacular views of the open

sea and just 5km from Dubrovnik airport.

Sunday 23 May 202114:00 – 18:00 Dubrovnik Old Town Tour

18:00 – 20.30 4 Course Dinner at Palm Terrace

Monday 24 May 202109:30 –17:00 1-2-1 Meetings

19:30 – 23:30 Gala Dinner, Private DJ & Nightclub

Tuesday 25 May 202109:30 – 17:00 1-2-1 Meetings

17:00 Meeting Ends

ufofreight.com/event/next


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