The September 2025 edition of our newsletter brings you key insights, industry updates, and practical tips to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of freight forwarding
Dear members,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Conqueror newsletter! In this edition, we bring you key insights, industry updates, and practical tips to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of freight forwarding.
In the logistics industry, trust and credibility are everything, and one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to showcase this is through the Conqueror insignia. Displaying the Conqueror logo signals to clients, partners, and peers that your business is part of a vetted, global network of reliable freight forwarders. In this edition, we feature an in-depth article on the strategic marketing value of placing the Conqueror insignia and how it can strengthen your brand, build trust, and drive growth.
We also highlight a sector-focused story on the Generative AI in Logistics Market, which is projected to surpass $23 billion by 2034. Cloud-based AI solutions and predictive tools are reshaping global supply chains, boosting efficiency, enabling personalized services, and supporting more sustainable operations.
As always, you’ll find the latest industry headlines, updates from our members over the past three months, and links to our most-read blogs, to keep you informed, inspired, and connected with developments across the network.
Take the time to explore these stories and discover how you can collaborate with your fellow members to create new opportunities. By working together, sharing insights, and supporting one another, we can strengthen the network, expand our collective reach, and deliver even greater value to our clients worldwide.
Warm regards,
Antonio Torres
President and Founder - Conqueror Freight Network
In the complex world of logistics, trust and reputation drive success. Clients don’t just want their shipments moved, they also want assurance that their goods are in capable hands. For independent freight forwarders, establishing that trust can be challenging. That’s where the “A Member of Conqueror” insignia comes in, a simple symbol which translates to trust.
The insignia represents far more than a logo. It is a badge of credibility earned through rigorous selection. Conqueror Freight Network does not accept every applicant. Each member is carefully vetted to ensure they meet strict criteria for financial stability, professional reliability, and operational expertise.
Displaying this insignia signals to clients, partners, and industry peers that your company has passed a high bar of excellence. It’s a visual shorthand for competence and trustworthiness in an industry where every shipment counts.

Being part of Conqueror is about global collaboration. Members operate in over 130 countries, working together to provide seamless logistics solutions. From arranging multi-leg shipments to navigating customs, Conqueror members collaborate across borders, sharing knowledge and resources to achieve operational efficiency.
The insignia is a reminder of this global network…a mark that your company is not working alone but is backed by a worldwide team of trusted partners.
Another critical aspect of the insignia is what it conveys to clients: reliability and consistency. Independent freight forwarders can vary widely in capabilities, but clients don’t always have the time or resources to investigate each partner.
Seeing the Conqueror insignia immediately reassures them that they are dealing with a vetted, dependable agent who meets international standards. It communicates professionalism and a commitment to quality without a single word spoken.
Displaying the insignia also has strategic marketing value. In trade shows, on websites, and in proposals, it differentiates your company from competitors. It tells prospective clients that your business is part of an exclusive, high-caliber network. It can influence decisions in subtle but powerful ways helping your company win contracts, attract high-value clients, and strengthen its brand reputation.
It’s worth remembering that the insignia is not just about outward appearance; it reflects the values and responsibilities of membership. Conqueror members commit to upholding the highest ethical standards, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering reliable service every time. The insignia serves as a public affirmation of that commitment, a constant reminder to staff and partners alike that excellence is expected and achieved.
Finally, the insignia embodies continuous growth and opportunity. Membership in Conqueror opens doors to collaborations, networking events, and business referrals worldwide. Each shipment moved through the network, each successful collaboration, reinforces what the insignia stands for: trust, professionalism, and global reach. It’s a symbol of pride that reflects both past achievements and future potential.
In short, the “A Member of Conqueror” insignia is far more than a logo to place on your website.
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Cloud-based AI solutions and predictive tools are reshaping global supply chains, driving efficiency, personalization, and sustainability

The Generative AI in Logistics Market, valued at over $1.3 billion in 2024, is projected to exceed $23.1 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Global Market Insights, Inc. This explosive growth reflects how AI is transforming logistics by combining real-time intelligence with long-term forecasting.
Generative AI allows logistics providers to simulate thousands of transport scenarios, optimize inventory planning, and mitigate risks from disruptions. AI-driven demand forecasting and dynamic routing tools are helping businesses cut freight costs, improve delivery timelines, and streamline resource allocation.
Customer experience is also getting an upgrade. AI-powered systems can recommend delivery windows, send alerts, and adapt services in real time, improving satisfaction and loyalty. Sustainability goals are being met through optimized routing that reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
In 2024, the software segment commanded a 66% market share, with a forecasted CAGR of 32%. Predictive AI tools are being widely adopted to preempt stock shortages, delivery delays, and demand surges. The cloud deployment segment held 67% of the market and is set to expand rapidly as businesses seek scalable, flexible solutions.
North America leads adoption, holding 85% of the market in 2024, supported by major players like Microsoft, Amazon, and NVIDIA. Industry leaders are prioritizing modular, cloud-based AI platforms and sustainability-focused analytics to maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly complex logistics landscape.
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The growth of our network in the past few years has been astounding. Although Conqueror now has official agents in 243 cities across 135 countries, we still have enough room for more agents!
Members referring other qualified freight forwarding agents who then successfully become members of Conqueror will receive a 25% discount on their next membership fee for every successful candidate up to a maximum of four per annum.
Members can add their branch offices in the same country as their Head Office membership for a 50% of the specified membership fee for the territory.
Here are some of the cities which are in need of coverage
| Tangier, Morocco | Aarhus, Denmark | |||
| Lisbon, Portugal | Zagreb, Croatia | |||
| Port Klang, Malaysia | Chicago, USA | |||
| Memphis, USA | Baltimore, USA | |||
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Zhongshan, China | |
Dalian, China | |
| Perth, Australia | Stockholm, Sweden |
More cities are unlocked for applications.
Check our Territories page| Date | Holiday | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2025 | Botswana Day holiday | Botswana |
| National Day | China | |
| Cyprus Independence Day | Cyprus | |
| National Day | Hong Kong | |
| National Day | Nigeria | |
| Children's Day | El Salvador | |
| Defender of Ukraine Day | Ukraine | |
| 3 October 2025 | German Unity Day | Germany |
| Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day | Honduras | |
| National Foundation Day | South Korea | |
| 4 October 2025 | Independence Day | Lesotho |
| Day of Peace and Reconciliation | Mozambique | |
| 5 October 2025 | Republic Day | Portugal |
| 6 October 2025 | Labour Day | Australia |
| King's Birthday | Australia | |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | China | |
| Armed Forces Day | Egypt | |
| Chuseok | South Korea | |
| 7 October 2025 | Chuseok | South Korea |
| 8 October 2025 | Chuseok | South Korea |
| Battle of Angamos | Peru | |
| 9 October 2025 | Independence of Guayaquil | Ecuador |
| Day of the Valencian Community | Spain | |
| Hangul Day | South Korea | |
| 10 October 2025 | Independence Day | Cuba |
| Day of the Maroons | Suriname | |
| 11 October 2025 | Revolution Day | North Macedonia |
| 12 October 2025 | Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity | Argentina |
| Our Lady of Aparecida | Brazil | |
| Day of the Americas | Belize | |
| Columbus Day | Various countries | |
| Fiesta Nacional de España | Spain | |
| Indigenous Resistance Day | Various countries | |
| Ethnic Pride Day | El Salvador | |
| Day of the race | Uruguay | |
| 13 October 2025 | National Heroes' Day | Bahamas |
| 13 October 2025 | Thanksgiving | Canada |
| 13 October 2025 | Columbus Day | Various countries |
| Sports Day | Japan | |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | United States | |
| 14 October 2025 | Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedra | Georgia |
| Capital's Day | Moldova | |
| 15 October 2025 | Evacuation Day | Tunisia |
| 16 October 2025 | National Heroes Day | Jamaica |
| 17 October 2025 | Dessalines Day | Haiti |
| 20 October 2025 | Revolution Day | Guatemala |
| Chinese Arrival day | Suriname | |
| 21 October 2025 | Army Day | Honduras |
| Deepavali | Singapore | |
| 23 October 2025 | 1956 Revolution Memorial Day | Hungary |
| Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle | North Macedonia | |
| 24 October 2025 | Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day | New Zealand |
| 25 October 2025 | Thanksgiving Day | Grenada |
| Republic Day | Kazakhstan | |
| 26 October 2025 | National Holiday | Austria |
| Armed Forces Day | Benin | |
| 27 October 2025 | October Holiday | Ireland |
| Labour Day | New Zealand | |
| 28 October 2025 | Ohi Day | Cyprus |
| Independent Czechoslovak State Day | Czechia | |
| Ochi Day | Greece | |
| 29 October 2025 | Chung Yeung Festival | Hong Kong |
| Republic Day | Türkiye | |
| 31 October 2025 | Reformation Day | Chile |
| Reformation Day | Germany | |
| All Saints' Day Eve | Philippines | |
| Reformation Day | Slovenia |
| Date | Holiday | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2025 | All Saints' Day | Various countries around the world |
| National Youth Day | Nigeria | |
| 2 November 2025 | All Souls' Day / Day of the Dead / Deceased ones day | Various countries around the world |
| Commemoration of all those who died at war | San Marino | |
| 3 November 2025 | Independence of Cuenca | Ecuador |
| Culture Day | Japan | |
| Marlborough Anniversary Day | New Zealand | |
| Separation Day | Panama | |
| 4 November 2025 | Melbourne Cup | Australia |
| Flag Day | Panama | |
| Unity Day | Russia | |
| 5 November 2025 | Colon Day | Panama |
| 6 November 2025 | Constitution Day | Dominican Republic |
| Green March | Morocco | |
| 7 November 2025 | October Revolution Day | Belarus |
| 7 - 14 November 2025 | National Pupusa Festival | El Salvador |
| 10 November 2025 | Shout in Villa de los Santos | Panama |
| National Pupusa Festival | El Salvador | |
| 11 November 2025 | Armistice Day / Remembrance Day / Veterans Day | Various countries around the world |
| Independence Day | Poland | |
| Armistice Day | Serbia | |
| 14 November 2025 | Canterbury Anniversary Day | New Zealand |
| 15 November 2025 | Republic Proclamation Day | Brazil |
| 17 November 2025 | Independence of Cartagena | Colombia |
| Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | Czechia | |
| Revolution Day | Mexico | |
| Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day | Slovakia | |
| 18 November 2025 | Remembrance Day | Croatia |
| Battle of Vertières Day | Haiti | |
| Proclamation Day of the Republic of Latvia | Latvia | |
| Independence Day | Morocco | |
| 19 November 2025 | Garifuna Settlement Day | Belize |
| Repentance and Prayer Day | Germany | |
| National Day | Monaco | |
| Discovery of Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico | |
| 20 November 2025 | Black Awareness Day | Brazil |
| 21 November 2025 | Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| South Capital's Day Cahul | Moldova | |
| Day of the Queen of Peace | El Salvador | |
| 23 November 2025 | Saint George's Day | Georgia |
| Rudolf Maister Day | Slovenia | |
| 24 November 2025 | National Sovereignty Day | Argentina |
| Labour Thanksgiving Day | Japan | |
| 25 November 2025 | Statehood Day | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Independence Day | Suriname | |
| 26 November 2025 | Republic Day | Mongolia |
| 27 November 2025 | Thanksgiving Day | United States |
| 28 November 2025 | Independence Day | Albania |
| Republic Day | Congo | |
| Independence Day | Panama | |
| 30 November 2025 | Independence Day | Barbados |
| National Day | Benin | |
| Bonifacio Day | Philippines | |
| St. Andrew's Day | Romania |
| Date | Holiday | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December 2025 | Liberation Day | Albania |
| Army Abolition Day | Costa Rica | |
| Saint Andrew's Day | United Kingdom | |
| Chatham Islands Anniversary Day | New Zealand | |
| Westland Anniversary Day | New Zealand | |
| Restoration of Independence | Portugal | |
| National Day/Great Union | Romania | |
| Discovery Day | Haiti | |
| 6 December 2025 | Independence Day | Åland Islands |
| 6 December 2025 | Constitution Day | Spain |
| 6 December 2025 | Independence Day | Finland |
| 8 December 2025 | Youth Day | Albania |
| Saint Clement of Ohrid Day | North Macedonia | |
| Immaculate Conception | Various countries around the world | |
| 10 December 2025 | Human Rights Day | Namibia |
| 13 December 2025 | Republic Day | Malta |
| 16 December 2025 | Independence Day | Kazakhstan |
| Day of Reconciliation | South Africa | |
| 17 December 2025 | Revolution Day | Tunisia |
| 18 December 2025 | Nigerien Republic Day | Niger |
| 22 December 2025 | Unity Day | Zimbabwe |
| 24 December 2025 | Christmas Eve | Various countries around the world |
| 25 December 2025 | Christmas Day | Various countries around the world |
| 26 December 2025 | St. Stephen's Day / Second day of Christmas / Boxing day | Various countries around the world |
| 29 December 2025 | Independence Day | Mongolia |
| 30 December 2025 | Rizal Day | Philippines |
| 31 December 2025 | New Year's Eve | Various countries around the world |
From September to December
| 01 October | Frank Van Geijt |
| 02 October | Abel Chapa Saucedo |
| 07 October | Mazahar Hossain Mazahar |
| 08 October | Rizal Abdullah |
| 11 October | Krake Thygesen |
| 16 October | Manzoor Hussain |
| 17 October | Fleur Gase |
| 18 October | Govindrajan Krishna Kumar |
| 20 October | Inver Gase |
| 20 October | Kenji Yamahara |
| 20 October | Tadao Sato |
| 23 October | Mingliu Yan |
| 25 October | Morten Bjørneboe-Iversen |
| 27 October | Amit Chawla |
| 29 October | Filippa Nicosia |
| 30 October | Carlos Alberto Pérez Vélez |
| 02 November | Ganesh Hariharan |
| 04 November | Panagiotis Papazois |
| 05 November | Leo Zhang |
| 08 November | Francesco Belli |
| 23 November | Susan Tang |
| 26 November | Tan Chaichanavong |
| 26 November | Pranattcharee Nawakijtbamrung |
| 27 November | Ignacio Lariño |
| 28 November | Evangelia Maragos |
| 02 December | Hans Bayer |
| 04 December | Thaki Eldin |
| 04 December | Lori Fleissner |
| 10 December | Olivia Ou |
| 10 December | Lyvia Lin |
| 12 December | Wassim Magdy |
| 19 December | Leticia Salazar |
| 24 December | Warren McArthur |
| 27 December | Frank D'Ambra |
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