On September 25, a major event in the logistics industry was hosted in the city of Guangzhou— the grand opening of the 16th Global Freight Forwarders Conference, organized by JCtrans. Over 2,100 industry elites and company representatives from 104 countries and regions across the globe came together to celebrate and jointly launch a new chapter in global logistics cooperation and development.
01 Guest Speeches
At 10:00 AM, the conference's opening ceremony officially began. Speeches were delivered by several distinguished guests: Yuan Yue, Deputy Director of Guangzhou Port Authority; Chen Yan, Chief Operating Officer of COSCO Shipping Bulk Co., Ltd.; Dragan Boskovic, General Manager of Merspid (Shenzhen) International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.; and Xu Kai, Senior Engineer at Shanghai Maritime University and Chief Information Officer of Shanghai International Shipping Institute. Their insights and wisdom added depth to the conference, jointly mapping out a blueprint for the industry's future development.
△ Yuan Yue
△Chen Yan
△Dragan Boskovic
△Xu Kai
Qiu Junjie, Chairman and CEO of JCtrans, extended a warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to the distinguished guests who traveled from afar on behalf of the organizers. He noted that as a flagship event brand in the freight forwarding industry, JCtrans Event successfully held several large-scale conferences and joint exhibition activities earlier this year in Bangkok, Thailand; São Paulo, Brazil; and Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Additionally, five high-quality club events were held in key port cities across China, attracting over 5,000 participants and facilitating more than 100,000 business opportunities. Among them, the Bangkok conference witnessed over a thousand initial collaborations, with nearly 100 on-site transactions, highlighting the extraordinary promotional power and influence of JCtrans' offline events. JCtrans' mission is to help global freight forwarders remain profitable. We firmly believe that by building a global network of trustworthy cooperation, we can help companies strengthen their risk resilience, expand business opportunities, reduce costs, and increase efficiency, ultimately achieving sustainable development.
△Qiu Junjie
02 Launching Ceremony
After the inspiring speeches from the distinguished guests concluded successfully, the "Real Service Real Business" launch ceremony officially commenced, witnessed by attendees from around the globe.
·Qiu Junjie, Chairman and CEO of JCtrans
·Zhu Qingfeng, President of Shenzhen Aviation Industry Association and China E-Commerce Association
·Wang Xiuping, Secretary-General of the Shipping and Logistics Branch of China Communications and Transportation Association
·Le Zhentian, Executive Director of Zhejiang Tianshili Dragonfly Supply Chain Technology Co., Ltd. and Chairman of the Ningbo Port Club
·Zheng Jiening, Senior Vice President of JCtrans Global Membership and Global Conferences
·Li Wencai, Executive Vice President of JCtrans
·Li Kang, Senior Consultant of JCtrans and President of the Yangtze River Shipping Alliance
·Dragan Boskovic, General Manager of Merspid (Shenzhen) International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.
The distinguished guests stood side by side on stage, committing to take concrete actions to uphold the "Real Service Real Business" concept, symbolizing the official launch of this initiative. It marks the beginning of a new era of sincere service and deep commercial integration in the industry.
03 Service Presentation
The JCtrans brand has been developing for 21 years. Following nearly three years of deep reform, it has achieved rapid growth, becoming one of the world's leading Networks, as well as one of the fastest-growing Networks with the most resources and business opportunities. The platform has added more than 3,000 new paying corporate members annually, with a total of over 11,000 paying members, and has facilitated more than 2.2 million business opportunities throughout the year. Behind these numbers lies the trust and support of member companies and partners, which truly reflects JCtrans' commitment to becoming the most trusted global logistics trading platform.
During the presentation on platform services and product value, the management team elaborated on JCtrans' four core values: cooperation assurance, business opportunity connection, marketing promotion, and operational efficiency improvement. They explained in detail how the platform takes concrete actions to ensure that every customer can access abundant business opportunities, engage in secure partnerships, and enjoy a guaranteed transaction experience.
In his concluding remarks at the presentation, Qiu Junjie stated: "Looking ahead to the next three years, JCtrans will stay true to its commitments and focus on three core strategies: establishing a cooperation risk assurance system of no less than $10 million to strengthen trust among members; investing over $15 million to optimize business opportunity matching and platform services, helping members maximize their profits; and launching the 'JCtrans Business Benefits Plan,' with a total investment of $18 million over three years, providing each member with up to $4,500 in annual benefits. We firmly believe that by helping our customers succeed, we also succeed, and we look forward to sharing the fruits of success with all."
04 Thematic Sharing Session
At 1:30 PM, the JCtrans Entrepreneurs Club organized two well-curated thematic sharing session. Representatives from various domestic ports actively participated, not only embodying the diversity and vitality of the industry but also bringing with them profound insights and expectations for future development.
During the session, club representatives focused on the pain points and challenges currently facing the freight forwarding industry: market fluctuations, policy adjustments, technological innovations, and shifting demands. These discussions hit the core of the industry's concerns, resonating deeply with the audience. Participants actively explored how to leverage the powerful resource network of JCtrans to open new pathways connecting domestic and international markets.
05 1-on-1 Meetings
The afternoon's "1-on-1 Meetings" saw an unprecedented turnout, with the venue packed and all seats filled. This year's event continued the integration of exhibitions and meetings, creating an efficient bridge for participants to connect and engage in in-depth communication.
In the 1-on-1 meeting area, each carefully arranged table and booth was surrounded by engaged company representatives. They held in-depth discussions about their core businesses, key resources, and future collaboration visions.
With the successful conclusion of the opening ceremony, logistics industry elites, business leaders, and scholars from around the world have officially embarked on this grand journey of knowledge exchange and win-win cooperation. In the coming days, attendees will engage in in-depth discussions on hot topics such as innovation and development of logistics enterprises, overseas expansion and risk mitigation, and cross-border e-commerce logistics solutions. Together, they will explore new opportunities, challenges, and pathways in the logistics industry.
We hope that this grand event will further promote the optimal allocation of global logistics resources and propel the industry toward a smarter and more efficient future. We sincerely wish that every guest will return with valuable business opportunities. Lastly, we wish the 16th Global Freight Forwarders Conference great success!
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