"Stories, Attitudes, and Substantial Insights"
The brand program for international logistics professionals, WallTech Family Season I Inside Shipping Companies, now premiering!
Featuring the most seasoned freight forwarding guests,
Discussing the most crucial international logistics hot topics,
Sharing experiences and insights,
Exploring the arteries of the industry.
Interested in becoming a booking agent? What are the rules?
Hazardous & special goods booking: What are the "custom" requirements from ONE and Hapag-Lloyd?
Long-term contract rates vs. spot market: How should shippers decide?
The rise of e-commerce among shipping companies: What impact does it have on freight forwarders?
Recently, several shipping companies have issued notices of rate increases, with this surge primarily concentrated in regions such as North America, Europe, and the Mediterranean. Certain routes have seen price increases nearing 70%.
This collective rate adjustment has been influenced by ongoing tensions in the Red Sea, Western nations actively replenishing their inventories, and the contracting season for trans-Pacific routes in April and May. Shipping companies release these price increase notices to strengthen their negotiating positions for securing higher long-term contract prices. These factors jointly contribute to higher freight rates.
The complex global situation presents new challenges for the development of international logistics and adds a layer of uncertainty to the operations of freight forwarding companies.
Key questions arise for freight forwarders and shipping companies: How can they collaborate closely and form long-term deep partnerships?
What are the specific booking rules of each shipping company, and how can one efficiently secure cargo space?
What are the special rules for booking hazardous and special goods with each shipping company?
Between spot bookings and long-term contracts, which is the more advantageous choice?
With the rise of e-commerce among shipping companies, how should freight forwarders respond and adapt?
Amid the "New Trio" of exports, how can freight forwarders seize opportunities?
Regardless of the circumstances, there are always standout companies in this industry that have carved out paths aligning with their development through years of practical experience.
Pooling wisdom and sharing experiences not only solve doubts but also help collectively shape the development of the industry. It is from this perspective that WallTech Family was conceived.
"WallTech Family," created in partnership with WallTech and many outstanding clients, adheres to the philosophy of "Stories, Attitudes, and Substantial Insights". The program highlights the most pertinent issues affecting the development of the international logistics industry, bringing them into the spotlight and inviting veteran businesses to share and discuss the direction of international logistics.
Host (Left): Vincent Wen, GM of CargoWare, CFO of WallTech;
Guest 1 (Middle): Gaoling Zhu, GM of the Maritime Division, UBI Logistics;
Guest 2 (Right): Jianfeng Tao, Deputy GM of Ba-shi Yuexin.
WallTech Family spans five seasons, each focusing on the hottest topics in the international logistics industry, with different themes for each season. A new episode is released monthly, with each installment consisting of 2 parts.
The inaugural season, centered around the theme Inside Shipping Companies, has been meticulously planned over 2 months and is officially launched today.
The guests are seasoned logistics “veterans” who have weathered many cycles in the industry. With extensive experience, they have navigated through numerous challenges and seized developmental opportunities at just the right times. Whether it's experience in penetrating emerging markets, winning over partners/clients, providing sharp commentary on new industry trends, or sharing engaging career stories, they handle these topics with ease.
Guests for the Premiere
Jianfeng Tao, Deputy General Manager of Ba-shi Yuexin
Gaoling Zhu, General Manager of the Maritime Division, UBI Logistics
ONE
Hapag-Lloyd
If you are interested in a specific topic, you can drag the video timeline to jump directly to that section!
00:00 - 02:33
Introduction to the program
02:33 - 04:23
Guest introductions & their history of collaboration with the two major shipping companies
04:23 - 08:29
ONE and Hapag-Lloyd's requirements for booking hazardous and special goods
08:29 - 13:12
Spot market vs. long-term contract rates: How should shippers choose?
13:12 - 15:29
Sharing experiences from years of cooperation with shipping companies as a booking agent
15:29 - 21:09
The rise of shipping companies' e-commerce and its impact on freight forwarders
21:09 - 21:44
Preview of the next episode
What are the trends in the development of multi-port services by freight forwarders?
Amid the surge in exports of new energy vehicles, how can freight forwarders seize the opportunities?
What are the major differences between working for a shipping company and working for a freight forwarder?
How do we view the dissolution of the 2M Alliance and the establishment of the Gemini Alliance?
Forecasting the freight rate trends for 2024.
We welcome your feedback on WallTech Family or any topics you'd like to hear about. We read every comment carefully and will consider them in the planning of our next episode.
We sincerely thank each guest and every viewer.
— Produced by —
Shanghai WallTech Information Technology Co., Ltd.
— Special Thanks to—
They are not only leading freight forwarding enterprises but also have been loyal users of the WallTech International Logistics Collaboration Management System for over ten years.
