cargo-partner successfully completes the first 100 days as a Member of the NX GROUP
cargo-partner successfully completes the first 100 days as a Member of the NX GROUP
The international transport and logistics provider became a Member of the NX GROUP precisely 100 days ago on 04th January 2024, marking the occasion on 08th January with a magnificent inaugural ceremony at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. cargo-partner and Nippon Express got down to brass tacks straight away, more than ten work streams meet regularly and have tackled 180 tasks to date.
Founded as a privately owned company in 1983, cargo-partner has grown from 5 to 4,000 employees with 160 offices in more than 40 countries. The global cargo-partner network is particularly strong in Central and Eastern Europe, ideally complementing Nippon Express’ network. The focus of this first part of the transformation has consisted of identifying synergies and finding areas in which the two companies complement each other, leveraging strengths.
“Looking back at the first 100 days of co-operation, I am proud of the professionalism, positive attitudes and dedication displayed by both the cargo-partner and the Nippon Express teams. We have the unique opportunity to build something lasting and great, and we have started working together on projects to help and support each other. I am fully convinced “we will find the way” by “taking it personally.” Not only in terms of business but also in terms of culture, these two companies are an ideal fit,” says Luca Ferrara, CEO of cargo-partner.
New lock-up logo design
One of the first steps consisted of adapting the cargo-partner visual identity, rolling out a logo that still retains cargo-partner’s traditional seagulls but is complemented with “Member of Nippon Express” to show that the cargo-partner has now become a part of an even bigger group with more than 70,000 employees. This logo is already visible at the cargo-partner site in Fischamend and is gradually being rolled out to all cargo-partner sites.
Putting the proper set-up in place
The increased air and ocean freight managed volume will enhance the Group's competitive edge in the global market. It will enable prompt responses to diverse customer demands worldwide, improve logistical capabilities between Asia and Europe, and fortify its global account structure. cargo-partner has developed particular expertise in the LCL business. As one of the leading providers of LCL transports in Central and Eastern Europe, cargo-partner operates its own weekly LCL consolidation lines from more than 20 Asian and East-Mediterranean countries to its Koper and Ljubljana hubs.
Expanding warehousing opportunities
From the all-timber iLogistics Center in Vienna up to modern facilities in Asia and the USA, cargo-partner now offers 300,000 m² of warehouse space around the globe designed to optimize supply chains and enhance operational efficiency for its customers. The NX GROUP owns warehousing space consisting of approximately 2.95-million square meters in Japan and approximately 2.4-million square meters overseas. cargo-partner will also be given access to these facilities thus having more flexibility to support its customers’ supply chain perfectly.
Joint project of the Expo 2025 in Osaka
The Expo will be held in Osaka, Japan, from 13 April 2025 to 13 October 2025. The Japanese Association has appointed Nippon Express as a Total Logistics Provider for the 2025 EXPO. It is the designated on-site cargo handler, the commissioned logistics provider and the recommended logistics service provider. cargo-partner will support this project with its dense and comprehensive network in Central and Eastern Europe.
“These are the first highlights of the joint journey that has only just begun,” concludes Luca Ferrara, ”opportunities are endless, and as a team, we strive to seize all of them.”