Welcome to the February 2025 edition of the Cross Ocean newsletter. We are back from our Global Conference in Bali with three full days of networking. Thank you to everyone who joined. In today’s newsletter we are happy to announce a new Global Business Process Consulting Service Provider, plus New Members representing: Malaysia, UAE (Sharjah), Philippines, India (Delhi), Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Kuwait, and China (Qingdao).
We also share Member Movements related to: Finland, Slovenia - Germany & Netherlands, USA - Brazil, MexicoEurope, China - Eu-rope, Senegal - Uganda, India - USA, Bahrain - USA, China - Egypt, China - Seychelles, TurkeySaudi Arabia, UAE - Middle East and Pakistan. Plus photos from our Chairman’s visit to Breakbulk Middle East.
ROTTERDAM LUNCH MEETING
Date: 12th of May, 2025 from 12:00-15:00 at V11
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Chairman’s Note On: THE NEUTRALITY OF CROSS OCEAN
I would like to take this opportunity to remind our network members that we are 100% neutral, independent and we hold NO FINANCIAL interests or otherwise in any freight forwarding company.
If you would like to know more about how we operate feel free to contact me
Bo H. Drewsen bo.drewsen@cross-ocean.com
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Wednesday 19th of March at 13.00 (GMT +1)
Wednesday 26th of March at 14.00 (GMT +1)
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Bali Meeting Photos
Largest DD-Washers from the Workshop to the port in Finland
These massive pieces of equipment, destined for the largest pulp mill in the world, showcase cutting-edge technology and engineering excellence. Each DD-Washer was shipped in ten break-bulk parts, with the largest components weighing over 150,000 kilograms and vehicle combinations reaching an impressive height of 7 meters. The project involved:
• Comprehensive route surveys
• Route modifications to accommodate oversized loads
• Securing transport permits
• Flawless execution of road transports
Check out this video by Andritz for a closer look at this incredible operation.
Silvasti is a Service Provider to Cross Ocean
View Profile: Silvasti
View Website: https://silvasti.com/
Video: Comark Moved a 200mt Beast from Slovenia to Germany
The movement featured a gantry crane, road transport, transshipment and a barge via Port of Vukovar | Luka-Vukovar d.o.o.. Comark also added two impressive pieces, each weighing 110 tons, produced in Slovenia heading to the Netherlands.
Comark is a member of Cross Ocean representing Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia & Slovenia
View Profile: Comark Albania | Comark Bosnia and Herzegovina | Comark Croatia | Comark Macedonia | Comark Montenegro | Comark Serbia | Comark Slovenia
View Website: https://comark-logistics.com/
Brasil Projects Transported a 295mt Generator
Originating in Houston to Silves via Manaus by Barge
The ship was unloaded directly onto the axle barge in Manaus, after customs clearance the barge continued its course sailing through the waters of the Amazon towards Silves with its challenges that Brasil Projects successfully overcame.
Brasil Projects is a member of Cross Ocean representing Brazil
View Profile: Brasil Projects Transportes Nacionais e Internacionais Ltda.
View Website: https://brasil-projects.com/
Kensa Logistics
Transported a Helicopter by Sea from Mexico to Europe
KENSA Logistics is a member of Cross Ocean representing Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico & Nicaragua
-Loading and securing specialized cargo onto Flat Rack containers
-Coordinating multimodal transport for seamless transit
-Navigating customs and port procedures across multiple countries
-Ensuring safe and timely delivery to Uganda
STMS Logistics is a member of Cross Ocean representing Senegal
View Profile: STMS Logistics
View Website: https://stms-log.com/
Anil Mantra Handled
Time Critical Odd-Dimension Cargo by Airfreight
The cargo was flown from BLR via BOM to USA on New Years Eve. The project challenges included vehicle availability on the last day, space with the airline at the peak time, clearance execution at airport, all hurdles were overcome seamlessly by the Anil Mantra team.
Anil Mantra is a member of Cross Ocean representing India (Delhi)
