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.

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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.

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

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  Wang MingDirector of the Institute of Comprehensive Transportation, National Development and Reform Commission, Direction and Policy of Logistics Innovation in China
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  Dr. Zhang YongfengSecretary of Shanghai International Shipping Research Center, Shanghai Maritime University "Current Situation and Future Trend of Container International Shipping
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  Sun YuanyuanHai Deputy Director of the Customs Enterprise Management Office AEO Certification Policy Expert "Policy Interpretation of AEO Certification

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  WIFFA International Freight forwarder Credit Cooperation Platform 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
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  WIFFA school-Enterprise Cooperation: "WIFFA International Freight Forwarder Credit Cooperation Platform" and "Liaoning University of Foreign Business and Economics
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  WIFFA International Freight Forwarder Credit Cooperation Platform" and "China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing Education and Training Department" signing strategic cooperation
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  2024 WIFFA Two Sessions signed and released: "WIFFA International Freight Forwarder Credit Cooperation Platform" and "Ningbo International Convention and Exhibition Center
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  WIFFA International Freight Forwarder Credit Cooperation Platform" signed a strategic cooperation contract with BAFFA(Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association)
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  WIFFA International Freight forwarder Credit Cooperation Platform signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Digital Warehousing Branch
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  Strategic cooperation signing ceremony between World International Freight Forwarder Alliance and Everbright Futures Co., Ltd

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

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  New port awarded WIFFA Foshan Port Committee
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  New port awarded WIFFA Wenzhou Port Committee
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  New port awarded WIFFA Taicang Port Committee
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  The new alliance awarded WIFFA Special Alliance Committee on Digital Services
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  The new alliance awarded WIFFA RCEP Commission for Overseas Customs Clearance Service
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  The new alliance awarded WIFFA European Committee for Projects Cooperation
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  The new alliance awarded WIFFA Special Alliance Committee on cross-border customs
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  New Service centre awarded WIFFA African Service Centre
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  New Service centre awarded WIFFA Cold Chain Alliance Service Center
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  The new club 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.

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) Pty 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

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

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 ShuzeCCTV 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 XiuhongParty 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 YonghongSecretary-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

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

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.

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 work was 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 work was shot by Hongfu Hao, President of WIFFA Korea Branch and President of Smart Logistics Co., Ltd. for 50000 RMB.

The third work was 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 work was shot by Wilson Huang, a senior business manager at Blue-X, for 88888 RMB.

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  The first work
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  The second work
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  The third work
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  The fourth work

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  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.
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  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.

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.

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.

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.

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  Organizer: Linlin Jiang , President of ET International Logistics Co., LTD. (President of WIFFA Women Entrepreneurs Club)
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  Sponsor: Chaoyu Zhang, leader of HAIPAIHUI CLUB
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  Shuchun Kang , President of WIFFA
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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.

游船启动，缓缓驶出码头，陈峥总便开始了他的讲解。他用富有感染力的语言，讲述了浦江两岸建筑的历史和文化背景。对于那些首次来到上海的国内外朋友，他让这些高楼大厦和古老建筑变得不再陌生，反而充满了故事和魅力。他的讲解，无疑加深了来宾们对上海这座城市的了解和喜爱。

游览结束后，游船靠岸，来宾们陆续落座。WIFFA理事长和葛善根会长分别代表WIFFA和上海口岸委员会致辞。同时，上海万年青的盖国英总经理作为晚宴赞助商也特别对国内外嘉宾的到来表示了感谢！

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

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!

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.

Enter Taicang Port

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

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!

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!

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.

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  Tencent Security Cohen Lab: Committed to the layout of AI security, Internet of vehicles security and Internet of Things security and other frontier directions.
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  Tencent Translator: Tencent produces real-time conversation translation software
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  Computer Vision CV: Uses camera technology to identify human fatigue driving, warning when the person in front of the camera is bowed and tired.
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  Li Zhang Operations Director of Shanghai Wangnianqing International Logistics Co., LTD.
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  Tencent Cloud industry consultant: Yingzhi Li
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  Shanghai YouxinYun Digital Technology Co., LTD. General Manager: Jie Yao
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  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!