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2023 The 18th World International Freight Forwarders Annual Convention Successfully convened

2023 The 18th World International Freight Forwarders Annual Convention and the 8th Cargo Freight Fair, hosted by the China Federation of Logistics and Procurement, China Shipowners Association, and ShippingChina.com, sponsored by NINGBO ZHESHANG CUSTOMS BROKERS CO.,LTD, and organized by the International Freight Forwarding Branch of the China Federation of Logistics and Procurement and the WIFFA World International Freight Forwarder Alliance, was successfully held on 6th November at the Shanghai International Convention Center.

The theme of the conference is "Chinese freight forwarders to the Center". The participants of the conference include the government, associations, well-known companies and universities: General Administration of Customs, Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Special Commissioner Office of the Ministry of Commerce in Shanghai, Tianjin Free Trade Zone, Yunnan Department of Commerce, Caofeidian Free Trade Zone, Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Jiujiang Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Lincang Border Economic Cooperation Zone, COSCO Shipping, Sinotrans, Sinosure, China Merchants Port Group, Tencent, Yantian International, Dewei Group, Jiangsu Yancheng Port, Shanghai Shipping Exchange, G7 Eluliu Technology, Shanghai Lingang New Area Economic Development Co., LTD., AMB China, C&T Zhongda, Sichuan Port Investment, China Export Bank, Nanhua Futures, Donghai Insurance, Barrie Law, Canadian Railway, Port of Gdansk, Wilhelmshavn, Port of Hamburg, Port of Antwerp, China Shipowners Mutual Insurance Association, Shipping Logistics Branch of China Communications Association, China Enterprise News, China Water Transport News, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, East China Normal University, Liaoning School of International Business and Economics, East China Normal University, Dalian Youth Foundation, etc.

Opening Ceremony of WIFFAC
Lu Wei Peking University EMBA Professor, Conference host
Ge ShengenPresident of WIFFA Shanghai Port, welcoming speech
Cui Zhongfu Vice President and Secretary General of China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, delivered a speech
Kang Shuchun President of International Freight Forwarding Branch of China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, CEO of ShippingChina, Chairman of WIFFA
Huanfu Qin Deputy Secretary General of China Shipowners Association, delivered a speech
Changzheng Zhu Director of the Office of Management Committee of China (Tianjin) Pilot Free Trade Zone, delivered a speech
He Li Deputy Party Secretary of Shanghai Maritime University, delivered a speech
Xiaoling Dong Deputy Director of Shanghai Pudong New Area Commerce Committee, delivered a speech
Guozhi Liu second level inspector of Dalian Commercial Bureau, delivered a speech
Expert keynote speech

Direction and Policy of Logistics Innovation in China

Wang Ming, Director of the Institute of Comprehensive Transportation, National Development and Reform Commission

Current Situation and Future Trend of Container International Shipping

Dr. Zhang Yongfeng Secretary of Shanghai International Shipping Research Center, Shanghai Maritime University

Policy Interpretation of AEO Certification

Sun Yuanyuan Hai Deputy Director of the Customs Enterprise Management Office AEO Certification Policy Expert

Signing Cooperation

World International Freight Forwarder Alliance signed strategic contracts with China United Nations Procurement Promotion Association Standards and Accreditation Committee and Central Asia Federation of International Logistics and Chambers of Commerce

WIFFA school-Enterprise Cooperation: "World International Freight Forwarder Alliance" and "Liaoning University of Foreign Business and Economics"

"World International Freight Forwarder Alliance" and "China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing Education and Training Department" signing strategic cooperation

2024WIFFA Two Sessions signed and released: "World International Freight Forwarder Alliance" and "Ningbo International Convention and Exhibition Center"

World International Freight Forwarder Alliance " signed a strategic cooperation contract with BAFFA(Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association)

World International Freight Forwarder Alliance signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Digital Warehousing Branch

World International Freight Forwarder Alliance signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Everbright Futures Co., Ltd

FIRESIDE DIALOGUE:
From Middle to Central

Moderator:Lu Wei, Peking University EMBA Professor, Conference host

Guest:Shuchun Kang,President of WIFFA

Guest:Zhechao Zhong, Yihang Shipping founder and CEO

Presentation
Bijun Zhang Representative of Gdansk Port China
Ken Liu Bestline Supply Chain USA & Canada CEO
Liangmei Fang NINGBO ZHESHANG CUSTOMS BROKERS CO.,LTD deputy general manager
Yisong Lin Lingang New Area Management Committee Special Comprehensive Free Trade Zone (shipping department) director
Shijun Shen Shanghai Shipping Freight Exchange Co., LTD. Assistant general manager
Mr.Micah Burke Universal Cargo Management Inc. General Manager
WIFFA awarding flag

New port awarded WIFFA Foshan Port Committee

New port awarded WIFFA Wenzhou Port Committee

New port awarded WIFFA Taicang Port Committee

New alliance awarded WIFFA Special Alliance Committee on Digital Services

New alliance awarded WIFFA RCEP Commission for Overseas Customs Clearance Service

New alliance awarded WIFFA European Committee for Projects Cooperation

New alliance awarded WIFFA Special Alliance Committee on cross-border customs

New Service centre awarded WWIFFA African Service Centre

New Service centre awarded WIFFA Cold Chain Alliance Service Center

New club awarded WIFFA Running Club

The conference focuses on "China freight forwarders to the center" and the new opportunities facing freight forwarders under the current situation. The conference gathers the cutting-edge views of government leaders, experts and entrepreneurs, provides confidence for the logistics industry, opens up the development ideas of the industry, and fully shows the new style of the logistics industry in the post-epidemic era. In the new pattern and new formats of high-quality development of the logistics industry, Take the initiative to speak out, discover the direction, seize the opportunity, and point out the direction for the "new and for" of the logistics industry.

Welcome wine party

The 2023 18th China International Freight Forwarder convention, exclusively sponsored by ADSM International Logistics (Australia) Limited, was held in Changjiang Hall, 5th Floor, Shanghai International Convention Center on the evening of November 5th, 2023.

More than 800 freight forwarders from China and abroad gathered in the beautiful Huangpu River, cup and cup collision is not only the blend of wine, but also the spark collision from the industry elite business negotiations. We exchanged business cards, exchanged business opportunities, discussed cooperation, and gained a lot friends and partners!

There are not only domestic participants, but also overseas guests from more than 80 countries. The reception prepared food, wine, and wonderful violin band , for the freight forwarding friends from afar to take over the dust, more importantly, to provide an opportunity for the participants to meet each other before the conference, communication, in-depth cooperation opportunities.

Welcome speech by the exclusive title sponsor of the reception
Title Sponsor

ADSM International Logistics (Australia) Co., LTD

Mr.Pang Weiguo, general manager of ADSM Australia International Logistics (Australia) Co., LTD and chairman of WIFFA Australia and New Zealand Special Alliance, said in his speech that he welcomes freight forwarder friends from all over the world to participate in the welcome party, and hopes that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and taste the food at the same time more fruitful, and wish the conference a complete success.

WIFFA has been helping to create a "home" cultural atmosphere, after three years of waiting, WIFFA family and guests from all over the world gathered together to create a win-win situation.

In the business interaction of the wine party, guests met good friends and talking business opportunities while tasting wine.

This welcome party has been sponsored and supported by the following companies, I would like to express my special thanks!

Wine Sponsor

Ningbo Huanji - Ningbo Free Trade Zone Qianshun Trading Co.,LTD

Wine Operators

The reception will support the Management Committee of the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone

Reception support company: PILOT(SHANGHAI)SHIPPING E-TECH COMPANY LIMITED

Two companies at the reception to provide guests with wine tasting

Nide Australian whisky sponsored by Australian Pacific Wines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jianyue International Logistics Group

The exclusive red wine sponsor of the conference is Shanghai Zhaolong International Logistics Co., LTD. Shanghai Xinshanghai Supply Chain Management Co., LTD., which specializes in beverages and wine

Shipping women Entrepreneurs Shanghai Forum

Sonorous roses, charm bloom! The first Shipping Women Entrepreneurs Forum was successfully held! There is a power, like the sea of iron, there is a fragrance, like a rose blooming

"Women's Power" 2023WIFFA's first International Shipping Women Entrepreneurs Forum was held in Shanghai International Conference Center on November 6.

Moderator of the Shipping Women Entrepreneurs Forum

Xu Shuze CCTV financial channel host famous financial commentator

XintongWIFFA live broadcast host

In an era of globalization and diversity, women play an important role in all walks of life. The shipping industry is an important driver of global economic and trade development, and in recent years, women have also shown great creativity and influence in the shipping industry.

With the theme of "Women's Strength", the forum was attended by government leaders, guests of women's Federations, industry associations, star female entrepreneurs, high-end female shipping managers, owners of WIFFA Female Entrepreneurs Club and colleagues in the port, shipping and logistics industry at home and abroad.

Through sharing and exchange, we will promote innovation and cooperation in the shipping field and provide broader opportunities and platforms for the development of women in the shipping industry.

Opening speech

Pan Xiuhong, Party Secretary and President of Shanghai Pudong New Area Women's Federation, Executive Committee member of All-China Women's Federation, member of Shanghai CPPCC

Secretary Pan said that today, with the vigorous development of the modern shipping service industry, more and more women are thinking of the stars and the sea, and have a solid foot, adding a bright style to the industry. We are well aware that in the "hard" industry of shipping, women who adhere to the blue dream will face some common challenges and setbacks, and promoting women's advantages and influence in the shipping industry requires the care of all parties, global cooperation and joint efforts.

Industry Leadership speech

Shen MinfengSecretary General of China Farmers Entrepreneurs Association

Secretary Shen said that the women attending the Banquet, as leading figures in the shipping industry, showed their tenacity, wisdom and courage, and made outstanding contributions to the development of the global shipping industry. I hope that this forum will bring inspiration and opportunities for all women entrepreneurs to work together to promote women's entrepreneurship and innovation and realize their self-worth.

Speech by the President of the WIFFA Women Entrepreneurs Club

Jiang Linlinis the president of WIFFA Women Entrepreneurs Club and the chairman of ET INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO.,LTD

Speeches by well-known women entrepreneurs

Lv CuifengPresident of Shanghai Winscade Supply Chain Management Co., LTD

The Women in Shipping Committee of Shanghai International Shipping Center Development Promotion Association prepares for the launch ceremony

Gao LinglingPresident of Pudong Shipping Development Promotion Center

Qiu XiangzhenShanghai composite port Management Committee office director of research

Jiang XiaVice President of International Shipping Logistics Research Institute, East China Normal University

Ulan Qiqigchief editor of Chinese Enterprise Video, China Enterprise News

Wang YoupingGeneral Manager of Oushi Marine Survey (Shanghai) Co., LTD

Zhou HongmeiDeputy Secretary-General of Shanghai International Shipping Center Development Promotion Association

Yu Zhaohuideputy director of the Center for Chinese Diplomacy in the New Era, Shanghai International Studies University

Shipping women Entrepreneurs Shanghai Forum
Forum Host:

Wang Yonghong Secretary-General of the International Ship Management and Maritime Service Branch of Shanghai International Shipping Center Development Promotion Association, Executive Deputy Director of the Shipping and Marine Culture Working Committee of Shanghai International Shipping Center Development Promotion Association

Forum Guests:

Wang PingGeneral Manager of COMFY LOGISTICS(CANADA)

Wu YufangGeneral Manager of Shanghai Bangnuo Logistics Co., LTD

Jiang LinlinET INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO.,LTD

Lv CuifengPresident of Shanghai Winscade Supply Chain Management Co., LTD

Chen YuezhenHARMONY INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS(GUANGDONG) CO.LTD

Zheng ZhijuanGuangzhou Zhitong International Freight forwarding Co., LTD

Through your experience sharing, exchange and cooperation, we discussed in depth the problems and difficulties faced by women in the shipping industry, as well as how to promote the sustainable development of the shipping industry, and jointly explored the role and contribution of women in the industry.

Concluding Speech
President of WIFFA

Kang ShuchunPresident of International Freight Forwarding Branch, China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing; CEO of Shippingchina; President of WIFFA

WIFFA GALA BANOUET

On the evening of November 6th, the "WIFFA Shanghai Gala Banquet", exclusively named by NINGBO CHINA INTERNATIONAL FORWARDING AGENCY CO.,LTD., was held at the beautiful Shanghai International Convention Center on the banks of the Huangpu River. Freight forwarders from all over the world gathered together, and there were beautiful songs from Wa children at the banquet. The sound of nature and the great love of freight forwarders converge into the most beautiful era movement in the Oriental pearl glow!

WIFFA Charity Foundation Medal Ceremony

Honorary Director of Charity

Charity Advisor

Special Contribution Award Presentation

阿佤人民唱新歌

The mysterious guests at the banquet were children from Wa Mountain in Yunnan, who sang and performed the song 'Awa People Sing New Songs'. These innocent and lovely children expressed their yearning for a better life and love for their motherland through their tender songs, making the family members in the freight forwarding industry feel the children's thirst for knowledge and hope for the future from remote areas. The tender line at the end of the song: "Hello, freight forwarding uncle and aunt, thank you!" hit the hearts of the freight forwarders directly.

Charity auction

The banquet held charity auctions, on-site donations, and the industry's "Yunfan Award" award ceremony. The auction items are art and handicrafts donated by Jiebao Liao. After on-site bidding, the funds raised will be used to support public welfare such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure construction in remote areas.

The charity auction sold a total of four paintings, raising a total of 268888RMB in donations. The total amount of donations will be transferred to the WIFFA Charity Fund account of the Dalian Youth Foundation.

The first workwas purchased by Junren Huang, Executive Chairman of WIFFA's US Canada Alliance Service Center and Chairman of Sherry's Supply Chain Finance&Management, Inc. (Sherry Group), for 80000RMB.

The second workwas shot by Hongfu Hao, President of WIFFA Korea Branch and President of Smart Logistics Co., Ltd. for 50000 RMB.

The third workwas shot by Shiliang Xu, the general manager of NINGBO ZHESHANG CUSTOMS BROKERS CO.,LTD, the chairman of the WIFFA Cross border Customs Special Alliance, for 50000 RMB.

The fourth workwas shot by Wilson Huang, a senior business manager at Blue-X, for 88888 RMB.

Chairman Lingfeng Zhou of NINGBO CHINA INTERNATIONAL FORWARDING AGENCY CO.,LTD.gave the children a big gift during the on-site fundraising process! Through the WIFFA Foundation, donate 100000RMB in cash to children to improve their school building conditions and educational facilities.

On the path of charity, WIFFA continues to work hard. In order to encourage more people to participate in charity, WIFFA has collaborated with the Youth Foundation to develop multiple charity products, raise funds, and sow the future.

WIFFA Cloud Sail Award Awards Ceremony
精彩花絮
The 8th Cargo Freight Fair

On November 7th, 2023 the 8th Cargo Freight Fair opened at the Shanghai International Convention Center, the overseas exhibitors reached 40%, attracting many industry insiders to visit the exhibition to negotiate, the scene is hot

The exhibition focuses on international freight transportation, promoting communication and achieving transactions for the freight forwarding industry, and providing the best promotion platform. At this exhibition, freight forwarders and senior managers from 110 cities and 80 countries and regions across the country gathered in Lujiazui, Shanghai, covering more than 30 business categories such as sea, land, air, rail, port logistics, warehousing, parks, logistics technology, and cross-border e-commerce services.

WIFFA Chairman Shuchun Kang, WIFFA Co Founder Zhu'an He, WIFFA Secretary General Ling Li, and the attending WIFFA leaders attended the opening ceremony of the cargo freight fair. The cargo freight fair arranged a lion dance performance for guests, with WIFFA Chairman Kang, Co Founder He, Secretary General Ling Li, and the naming sponsor of this conference, NINGBO ZHESHANG CUSTOMS BROKERS CO.,LTD, Shiliang Xu, as the general manager. The four of them added the finishing touch to the lion dance.

In order to facilitate effective communication and better promotion among attendees, the organizer of the two-day (ongoing on the 8th) cargo freight fair arranged on-site interviews, promotions, and signing ceremonies. Looking forward to and wishing all exhibitors and guests, as well as meeting more customers and business opportunities at the Shanghai Cargo Freight Fair, full rewards.

On November 8th, 2023, the 8th Cargo Freight Fair entered its second day, and the popularity of the venue remained high. Overseas freight forwarders, who accounted for 40% of the participating enterprises, became the focus of the fair. There were long queues in front of the booths, and negotiations and cooperation exchanges continued.

Exhibition to promote communication, achieve transactions, establish cooperation, and provide the best docking platform. Assist domestic freight forwarders in actively coordinating with overseas agents, expanding business scope, improving competitiveness, optimizing logistics networks, enhancing risk control capabilities, and establishing partnerships, in order to better develop business and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

International Freight Forwarders G20 Special Meeting

The first International Freight Forwarder G20 Special Session was held at the Shanghai International Convention Center during the 2023 "WIFFA Two Conferences". The "International Freight Forwarder G20 Special Session" was divided into eight thematic groups for discussion, each of which conducted in-depth discussions on how to upgrade the service center's architecture, the next operational mode and direction, the rules of internal and external cooperation and mutual trust, alliance market opportunities, and profit points, And propose suggestions and solutions to the current problems in the alliance.

The headquarters will carry out the implementation and implementation of multiple consensus reached during the meeting, empowering the service center, members, and industry.

The Reception dinner of WIFFA Women Entrepreneurs Club hosted

Ladies and Gentlemen from WIFFA and World! Together by the Huangpu River

The first Shanghai Forum for Women Shipping Entrepreneurs and the 8th Cargo Freight Fair were held in Shanghai. These two events have attracted the attention of the global logistics and shipping community, not only because of their professionalism and influence, but also because they provide a platform for industry professionals to exchange and cooperate. During these two events, the WIFFA Women's Entrepreneurs Club hosted a special dinner at the Grand Hotel Kimmiro at the night of NOV. 7th and providing a warm and memorable experience for attendees.

Organizer: Linlin Jiang , President of ET International Logistics Co., LTD. (President of WIFFA Women Entrepreneurs Club)

Sponsor: Chaoyu Zhang, leader of HAIPAIHUI CLUB

Shuchun Kang , President of WIFFA

WIFFA Huangpu River Cruise, Global freight forwarders have a romantic and warm night in Shanghai!

On NOV. 8th 2023, a grand Global freight event - the 8th Cargo Freight Fair in Shanghai successfully ended. 10,000+ industry guests from more than 80 countries and regions around the world gathered to witness this event of the industry. As the host, the WIFFA Shanghai Port Committee hosted a banquet on the Pujiang Cruise Ship at the night for WIFFA members and industry guests from all over the world, presenting an unforgettable cruise dinner. Special thanks to Shanghai Wannianqing International Logistics Co., Ltd. for sponsoring this event!

When night falls and the lights turn on, all the guests are enjoying a wonderful cruise. Hosted by the WIFFA Shanghai Port Committee and co-organized by the WIFFA Digital Service Alliance , the "Wannianqing Cruise Pujiang Night - WIFFA Shanghai Port Reception Dinner" was held here. As a guest, Mr. Chen Zheng not only guided the guests to enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Pujiang River, but also introduced these buildings with profound historical heritage to them in detail.

Shuchun Kang President of WIFFA
Shengen Gechairman of AMASS GLOBAL NETWORK GROUP CO.,LTD
Guoying GaiGeneral Manager of Shanghai Wannianqing International Logistics Co., LTD
Li ZhangOperations Director of Shanghai Wangnianqing International Logistics Co., LTD

Special Acknowledgement:

AMASS GLOBAL NETWORK GROUP CO.,LTD

SHANGHAI VIEWTRANS CO .,LTD

SHANGHAI SYNTRANS INTERNATIONAL LOGISTIC CO.,LTD

SHANGHAI BAOLIN INTERNATIONAL DANGEROUS GOODS LOGISTICS CO., LTD

SHANGHAI SMART CARGO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CO., LTD

SHANGHAI YING MEI INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO., LTD

SHANGHAI WANNIANQING INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO.,LTD

ET INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS CO.,LTD

SHANGHAI PEGASUS LOGISTICS CO.,LTD

ALL STAR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SHANGHAI)CO.,LTD

SHANGHAI BANNER LOGISTICS CO.,LTD

SHANGHAI SHISHUN GOODS TRANSPORTATION CO.,LTD

SHANGHAI XIANGZHE INT’L TRANSPORTATION CO.,LTD

NINGBO CHINA INTERNATIONAL FORWARDING AGENCY CO.,LTD

Cultural travel investigation
WIFFA Taicang Port business visit

On the NOV. 9th, it was organized by WIFFA Cultural Travel Club and WIFFA Taicang Port Committee, co-organized by Shanghai Viewtrans Co., LTD., Yitai SCM (Shanghai) Co., LTD Taicang Branch, and Taicang Xintai International Shipping Agency Co., LTD. Shanghai New Shipping Travel Agency and WIFFA Shanghai Port Committee organized to see Zheng He, visit the ancient town, explore Taicang Port activities successfully held!

01 First stop:
Taicang Port business exchange

Taicang Port is located in the open confluence of the Yangtze River and the coast, with 38.8 kilometers of Yangtze River coastline and -12.5 meters of deep water channel, which is the only natural good port in Jiangsu, rare in China and rare in the world.

02 Enter Taicang Port

After the business exchange, the WIFFA delegation toured the Port of Taicang

03 Visit Zhenghe Park, where Zheng He anchored his voyage to the West

Then the WIFFA Cultural Tourism business delegation came to Zheng He's anchor: Zheng He Park for a tour to understand the story of Zheng He's 7 voyages to the West!

04 Visit Meilan Lake office of Shanghai Viewtrans Co., LTD.

Due to the weather, the original Liuhe ancient town tour had to be cancelled. Some members of the delegation went to the Meilan Lake office of Shanghai Viewtrans Co., LTD. to visit, and visited Shanghai Luojing Pier under the guidance of colleagues of Shanghai Viewtrans Co., LTD!

WIFFA members visit Tencent to enable technology to empower logistics

On November 9, Shanghai Wannianqing International Logistics Co., LTD., chairman of the WIFFA Digital Service Alliance, led 64 freight forwarders to enter the Tengyun Building after WIFFA conference and fair to deeply learn the development process of Tencent, the Tencent corporate culture, and technology enables logistics.

Visit and learn the development of Tencent AI technology and products, and witness the intelligence and innovation in the digital age.

Tencent Security Cohen Lab: Committed to the layout of AI security, Internet of vehicles security and Internet of Things security and other frontier directions.

Tencent Translator: Tencent produces real-time conversation translation software

Computer Vision CV: Uses camera technology to identify human fatigue driving, warning when the person in front of the camera is bowed and tired.

Li Zhang Operations Director of Shanghai Wangnianqing International Logistics Co., LTD.

Tencent Cloud industry consultant: Yingzhi Li

Shanghai YouxinYun Digital Technology Co., LTD.

Product Manager of "Cargo and customer communication" of Tencent: Xin Jiang

After the salon, participants expressed their opinions on products and industry data, and actively shared and discussed.

At the end of the event, some guests consulted and discussed Tencent's product "Cargo and customer communication", so that more international logistics enterprises could gain customers digitally and expand customers around the world!

Finally, I wish the international logistics industry can achieve comprehensive digital expansion as soon as possible, and technology enables the logistics industry!