On this golden autumn day in October, the logistics industry is set to embark on a new chapter. On October 29, the 17th JCtrans Global Freight Forwarders Conference officially opened in Doha, the Middle Eastern gem and capital of Qatar.

This year's conference not only carries the significant mission of promoting in-depth exchanges, extensive cooperation, and innovative development in the global logistics industry but also embraces an open attitude, bringing together 440 top logistics companies and 616 industry elites and business leaders from 72 countries and regions worldwide. Together, they are weaving a grand tapestry of wisdom exchange and win-win cooperation in the global logistics sector.

This event serves as both a pinnacle of global logistics thought and practice and an excellent platform to showcase Qatar’s unique cultural charm and its innovative development path in logistics economics. It builds a bridge that spans regions and connects the future for logistics professionals worldwide.

At 10 a.m. local time in Qatar, the conference officially commenced.

Speech by Client Representative

First, Jason Hoey, the Commercial Director of CJ ICM FZCO and a JCtrans member, delivered a speech. CJ ICM FZCO, a leading international logistics service provider with over 50 years of rich experience, has been committed to providing customized high-quality logistics solutions for global clients.

During his speech, Jason Hoey shared a vivid video that highlighted a recent major logistics project completed by CJ ICM FZCO in Iraq. The project involved the transportation of 1.2 million tons of cargo and was flawlessly executed through CJ ICM’s expert management and engineering teams, covering various stages including maritime transport, heavy lifting, installation, and erection. Not only was the project completed successfully, but it also achieved its targets three months ahead of schedule. Throughout more than 2 million work hours, CJ ICM FZCO maintained an excellent safety record, earning recognition and honors within the industry.

In his address, Jason Hoey urged industry colleagues to expand their global perspectives and deepen collaboration with partners in the sector to achieve mutual growth and success. He particularly emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among small and medium-sized logistics enterprises in the face of global competition, calling for everyone to move forward together and grow stronger as a collective.

Speech by the Host

Following the guest speech, Crystal Zheng, Senior Vice President, JCtrans Membership and Event, delivered remarks on behalf of the event organizers, extending a warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to all attendees. She also shared insights into the platform's service philosophy and product value.

Since its inception, JCtrans has strived to become the most trusted international logistics trading platform. Over the past three years, JCtrans has experienced significant growth, emerging as one of the world's leading networks, offering more resources and business opportunities. The platform currently boasts over 11,000 paying members across 179 countries, with a renewal rate of 86%, and more than 3,000 new members joining each year. Last year alone, JCtrans generated over 2.2 million business opportunities. These figures reflect the trust and support from members and partners worldwide.

JCtrans focuses on continuously enhancing its high-quality products to meet customer needs and provide thoughtful services that help clients succeed. One of the platform’s flagship offerings is its membership program, which delivers four core values for freight forwarding companies: business opportunities, cooperation protection, marketing promotion, and operational efficiency.

[The Four Key Benefits of Joining JCtrans Membership]

Business Opportunities

The platform offers multi-channel resources to expand new business opportunities, including online channels such as instant quotes, agent search, company directories, online stores, and instant messaging, as well as offline channels like global conferences, club activities, and joint exhibitions.

Cooperation Protection

JCtrans provides members with up to $150,000 in cooperation protection funds to reduce the risk of collaboration. If a debtor fails to pay, members receive advance compensation, which also serves as a credit endorsement. Each year, JCtrans helps members avoid 2,200 potential risks, with a successful dispute mediation rate of 84%, recovering a total of $18.5 million in losses.

Operational Efficiency

The platform offers efficient, low-cost, and secure settlement tools such as JC Pay, which helps members save thousands of dollars in bank fees annually. JC Pay allows instant, secure payments, unlike traditional banks that require at least two days for transactions. Compared to other settlement tools, JC Pay boasts faster processing speeds and lower costs. Additionally, JC Pay can help resolve disputes by holding funds in escrow until the completion of logistics services, offering a trust-building mechanism for both parties involved.

Marketing Promotion

The platform provides comprehensive online marketing and offline activities to enhance the brand visibility of member companies. Through email campaigns and social media platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook, the core strengths of member companies are communicated to all JCtrans members, facilitating market expansion and boosting brand influence. JCtrans also hosts a series of offline events, including global conferences, joint exhibitions, and club activities, which are highly effective in promoting brands. Next year, we plan to host three conferences: in Bangkok in February, Dubai in June, and Shanghai in October.

JCtrans advocates for “Real Service, Real Business,” which is not just a slogan but a promise to all clients. Upholding the spirit of “our success is built on our customers’ success,” JCtrans continuously strives for excellence, moving forward alongside its clients to achieve growth and shared success.

As the opening ceremony concludes, the intellectual feast focused on the future of the logistics industry, cooperation, and innovation officially begins.

Over the next day and a half, attendees will immerse themselves in a wide array of events, from the warm exchanges at the welcome dinner to the prestigious award ceremony and in-depth one-on-one meetings. Every segment is designed to offer insights into the latest trends in the logistics industry, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions.

The meeting in Doha is not only a grand event for the logistics industry but also a journey of wisdom and inspiration. We eagerly anticipate this conference infusing new vitality and momentum into the prosperity and development of the global logistics sector.