As a first-time attendee, we are especially looking forward to putting faces to the names behind the network and getting to know the people we may be working with in the future. For us, Globalia’s 7th Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to better understand how other members operate in their markets, exchange experiences, and identify areas where there is a genuine fit for cooperation.
Ahead of Globalia’s 7th Annual Meeting in Bangkok, we spoke with Mr. Hélder Ferreira, Airfreight Manager at Arnaud Logis, member in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal and Luanda / Cabinda, Angola. In this interview, he talks about his company’s strengths, its international ambitions, and the opportunities it sees within the Globalia community.
With nearly two centuries of history, Arnaud has built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise and continuous innovation in the logistics industry; the company provides integrated air, ocean and road freight solutions for domestic and international operations. As a new member of Globalia Logistics Network, Arnaud brings extensive experience in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking African markets, offering fellow members local expertise across important trade lanes and a broad range of logistics services.
Q. Could you briefly introduce Arnaud and the main logistics services you provide?
A. With nearly two centuries of history, Arnaud has built a solid reputation for excellence, reliability and continuous innovation. We specialize in air, ocean and road freight, providing integrated logistics solutions for domestic and international import and export operations, with a strong focus on efficiency, accuracy and operational excellence at every stage.
We combine local expertise with global reach to connect markets and support our customers’ growth. Our team is committed to delivering reliable, agile and tailored supply chain solutions, building long-term partnerships and creating lasting value for customers across a wide range of industries and international markets.
Q. Why did you join Globalia Logistics Network?
A. We joined Globalia Logistics Network to strengthen our international network of trusted partners and expand our ability to provide reliable logistics solutions worldwide. For Arnaud, strong relationships with experienced local agents are essential to delivering consistent, efficient service for our customers. Globalia allows us to build new partnerships, exchange business opportunities and work closely with companies that share our commitment to quality and long-term cooperation.
Q. What should fellow members know about Arnaud’s strengths?
A. Our key strengths lie in our extensive experience, multimodal expertise and strong presence in Portuguese-speaking African markets. We provide integrated solutions across ocean, air and road freight, as well as project cargo, customs, warehousing and distribution. We have a particularly strong track record in Angola, Cape Verde and Mozambique, supported by local knowledge, regular services and long-standing experience in these markets.
We also place great emphasis on flexibility, reliability and close coordination with our partners, allowing us to adapt each solution to the specific requirements of the cargo and the customer.
We hope this meeting will be the starting point for many new partnerships, and we look forward to showing fellow members where our experience, particularly in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking African markets, can add value to their business. Most of all, we are looking forward to meeting everyone, exchanging ideas and building relationships that go beyond a simple exchange of rates.
Q. Which markets and industries do you focus on?
A. Our main focus is on trade lanes connecting Portugal with Portuguese-speaking African markets, particularly Angola, Cape Verde and Mozambique, where we have extensive experience and strong local knowledge. We also handle regular traffic across Europe and worldwide through our ocean, air and road freight services.
In terms of industries, we work across a broad range of sectors, with particular experience in project cargo, industrial goods, pharmaceuticals and general cargo. Our approach is to provide tailored solutions according to the specific requirements of each shipment.
Q. What opportunities are you hoping to develop through Globalia?
A. Through our membership in Globalia, we hope to develop new business opportunities, strengthen cooperation with reliable partners in different markets and expand our international reach. We are particularly interested in building long-term relationships that can generate mutual traffic, support new trade lanes and allow us to offer our customers an even broader and more competitive global service. We see the network as an opportunity to exchange market knowledge, identify new areas for cooperation and develop joint solutions with other members.
Q. As a first-time attendee, what are you most looking forward to at the Globalia Annual Meeting?
A. As a first-time attendee, we are especially looking forward to putting faces to the names behind the network and getting to know the people we may be working with in the future. For us, the Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to better understand how other members operate in their markets, exchange experiences, and identify areas where there is a genuine fit for cooperation. We are also looking forward to introducing Arnaud, our experience and the markets where we can bring particular value to the network.
Q. What would you like to say to members meeting your team for the first time?
A. We are very pleased to be joining the Globalia community and to have the opportunity to meet many of its members in person. Arnaud is a company that values close relationships, clear communication and long-term cooperation. We hope this meeting will be the starting point for many new partnerships, and we look forward to showing fellow members where our experience, particularly in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking African markets, can add value to their business. Most of all, we are looking forward to meeting everyone, exchanging ideas and building relationships that go beyond a simple exchange of rates.
Q. How do you see Arnaud contributing to the collaboration and growth of Globalia?
A. Arnaud can bring to the network extensive experience in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking African markets, combined with a practical and hands-on approach to each operation. Our presence in Portugal, together with our experience in Angola, Cape Verde and Mozambique, allows us to support fellow members with shipments involving these markets, including more complex operations such as project cargo and time-sensitive or specialized freight.
As a Globalia member in Lisbon, Porto, Luanda and Cabinda, Arnaud is well positioned to support fellow members looking to develop business between Portugal, Angola and other Portuguese-speaking African markets. With a long history in logistics and a clear focus on building lasting partnerships, Arnaud looks forward to making new connections in the Globalia community and turning those connections into opportunities for mutual growth.
A good working relationship with the customs authorities will also open the door to several other benefits such as customs simplifications, prior notice for customs control, priority treatment when selected for customs control, less document-based controls and more.