Cold Chain Connect’s 4th Annual Partnership Meeting was a resounding success! This year’s event, hosted in collaboration with Life Logistics Network, Global Aircargo Alliance, and AirCargo Group, welcomed over 300 delegates from various territories worldwide.

The event was more than just about establishing valuable business connections—it was a celebration of camaraderie and the birth of lifelong friendships. It was an unforgettable occasion, leaving a lasting impression on all attendees!

With great enthusiasm, we launched our #CCCinPhuket Conference in the most thrilling way possible—a fellowship golf game with our esteemed partners from Life Logistics Network, Global Aircargo Alliance, and AirCargo Group on the sunny morning of May 13th. It was a fantastic day filled with great shots, friendly competition, and networking on the green. Truly a great start for a remarkable conference!

We officially commenced the conference on the afternoon of May 13th. Melvin Xavier, Director & Co-Founder of CCC, took the stage to present a comprehensive overview of the network's advancements and notable milestones. Among the highlights was the astounding growth of our group, skyrocketing from 42 members during the previous Kick-Off Meeting in 2019 to an impressive 100 members to date.

The session was followed by the Newbie Open Mic, where new CCC members introduced themselves and their companies. We also awarded our 3-year network loyalty award to Profreight Group (Thailand), represented by Vorachit Ratanachinda.

The conference continued with our Diamond Sponsor’s presentation by Shared Logistics (Netherlands), represented by Gervais Iralde, who shared their cutting-edge services and solutions, leaving a lasting impression on the attentive audience. Our RW Tech Sponsor, Tag-N-Trac, represented by Steven Lesser, also took center stage to showcase their company and the remarkable services they offer.

To top off our opening ceremony, we invited our founding member Mike Jauregui from Share Logistics (Spain) and Reynir Gislason of International Freight Shipping S.A.C for a panel discussion moderated by Melvin Xavier on the topic: Navigating 2024 like a Pro.

The conference was off to an impressive start, combining business acumen, industry expertise, and networking opportunities to shape a truly remarkable event.

Gathered in stylish tropical attire, our delegates came together for a splendid welcome cocktail gathering at the Le Meridien Beach Front. The atmosphere was filled with joy and anticipation as we reunited with our esteemed freight partners, reigniting cherished relationships and creating new connections.

We thank Cargo Movers from Frankfurt, Germany, for sponsoring our Welcome Cocktail. Your unwavering support added an extra touch of magic to the event, making it all the more unforgettable. Cheers to camaraderie and creating lasting memories together!

Aside from our signature social events, the face-to-face meetings truly stole the spotlight at the CCC Annual Partnership Meeting. With more than 300 freight forwarders from across the globe in attendance, the event became a bustling hub of connection and exploration, brimming with opportunities for fruitful collaboration. It was an incredibly rewarding and productive day, leaving participants inspired by the potential for growth and partnerships that lay before them.

Day 3 of our conference was a blast! We kicked things off with an exciting City Tour at the Big Buddha and ended with a lively Sunset BBQ Awards Night at the Mali Lawn of Le Meridien Phuket. Watching our members unwind, dance with joy, and enjoy the festivities was a highlight!

During Conference Day 3, we also took the opportunity to honor our freight partners who have been in the network for 5 years and those who contributed greatly to the network’s advancement. We are pleased to grant 5-year loyalty awards to: Steven Hanke of PWL Worldwide Logistics GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Derick Robertson of GoReefers Logistics (Pty) Ltd (South Africa), Soner Hosoglu of ARRIVATRANS AIR & SEA FORWARDING (Turkey), Irene Zhang of EIMSKIP Logistics (Qingdao) Co. Ltd. (China), and Ashley Kwan of InterMax Logistics Solutions Ltd. (China).

We also gave out Special Awards to our Best Partner in every region. We have Steven Hanke of PWL Worldwide Logistics GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) for the Best Partner in Europe, Xavier George of Golden Cargo Services from UAE for our Best Partner in Africa and Middle East, Marcio Fiori of OPrimo Log from Brazil for the Best Partner in Americas – North & South Region, and Maneeya Khummuang, Thanaphat Triyakul, and Haruno Sekido of Jet8 Thailand for the Best Partner in Asia and the Pacific. Another special award was given to Gervais Iralde & Mike Jauregui of Share Logistics from the Netherlands for having the greatest number of successful referrals in the network.

We extend our appreciation to our ever-supportive members. Your presence within our community is truly invaluable!

After an eventful day filled with in-person meetings, our freight partners gathered together for a closing toast, marking the conclusion of this year's conference!

It truly was a remarkable celebration of our 4th CCC partnership networking. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who attended our CCC Phuket meet-up and eagerly anticipate your presence once again next year in Bangkok!