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The Top Five Trends Heating Up the Cold Chain Industry

Oct 2, 2018 | Customer Service

As consumers in all corners of the world demand more fresh food and other perishables, the method of getting these items to them becomes all the more important. Cold chain, the method by which perishable items are stored, packaged and shipped, makes this all...

Asset Based Carriers: Competitive Advantages for the Supply Chain

Aug 29, 2018 | Customer Service

Follow us on a thought exercise for a moment. Say you’re heading out to do some shopping and your to-buy list is varied. You need black socks, a desk lamp, and a stack of notebooks. Where do you go? We’re willing to bet you thought of a department store, or even an...

Seldat Distribution, Inc. Named A Top 100 3PL Provider

Aug 9, 2018 | News

Oceanstar by Seldat is pleased to announce Seldat Inc has been named a top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics Magazine in their annual list of the top 3PL providers. “Each and every person at Seldat contributed to this accomplishment. This...

Cold Chain: Maximizing the Efficiency of the Last Mile

Jul 26, 2018 | Services

The last mile. Some say the Latin translation for Last Mile is “The black hole of inefficiency and cost that plagues the supply chain.” Frustrating enough already, dealing with the challenges inherent in the last mile become increasingly problematic when you’re...

THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT? GREATER VISIBILITY AND TEMPERATURE TRACKING

Jul 10, 2018 | Services

Why Supply Chain Visibility and Temperature Tracking Technology is becoming a must for today’s carriers. The term ‘Supply Chain Visibility’ has somewhat become part of industry lingo, and its not just limited to one industry. But what does it actually mean? And why...

Intermodal Services Trending Upwards

May 31, 2018 | Services

Companies are turning to intermodal services in an effort to reduce costs and better the environment. The supply chain industry is rapidly changing and one of the most interesting trends is the use of intermodal services. Whereas a few years ago using a single...

Factors to Consider When Choosing a 3PL: Part 3

May 17, 2018 | Services

To outsource or not to outsource.. With the growing complexity of logistics operations and globalization, many companies have chosen to outsource to a third party logistics service so they can concentrate on what they do best. A company can either build a logistics...

Factors to Consider When Choosing a 3PL: Part 2

May 17, 2018 | Services

As businesses expand into emerging global markets, managing complex logistics operations become cumbersome. The challenges begin with but are not limited to establishing a supply chain that is aligned with the business strategies. The other concerns include...

Factors to Consider When Choosing a 3PL

May 17, 2018 | Services

Third party logistics involves outsourcing of functions such as transportation, packaging, warehousing and freight forwarding to an outside agency. Third party logistics or 3PL is a huge industry worldwide. In the U.S. alone, a whopping $750 billion was generated...

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Paul Conolly

Paul leads the Executive Team for the Oceanstar Group. Prior to founding the company, Paul enjoyed a distinguished career with OOCL–both at sea and ashore. At sea, Paul rose through the ranks to become OOCL’s youngest captain at the age of 27. After coming ashore, he held key management positions in both Asia and North America. Paul’s greatest strengths are his industry experience, critical thinking, and his leadership that extends to developing people and building robust teams and partnerships. Paul is a lifelong learner who is actively involved in supporting education. He has served on a number of non-profit Boards in the past, including the Waldorf School of Orange County, and is currently on the Board Of Trustees for the Association Of Waldorf Schools Of North America. Paul is married with two children and is an avid soccer fan.

James Conolly

James oversees financial planning, manages risk, and evaluates strategic growth opportunities for Oceanstar as well as liaising with existing and potential investors. Prior to joining the company, James worked in banking, most recently with Barclays Investment Bank. During his 18-year banking tenure, James worked across multiple industry sectors, including Transportation and Logistics where his consultative approach to financial risk management has safely steered many companies through turbulent market conditions. James relocated from the UK to Southern California in April 2016 with his wife and two children and has wasted no time in learning to surf.

Cara Conolly

Cara guides the Oceanstar team in the realm of Human Resources, operations, and payroll. Co-founder of the company, she draws from her many years as an educator and her studies in psychology to help develop the potential of each member of the team. Cara’s greatest strengths are her strong business acumen, solution-based orientation, and real connection to people. Cara loves cooking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She is married with two children.

Irene Lim

Irene Lim spearheads Oceanstar Group’s Sourcing division with responsibility for all aspects of the business including sourcing, trading, import/export, and logistics. Prior to joining Oceanstar, Irene was the Export Sales Manager for ARC Air Logistics. A veteran, with over 30 years of experience in commodity sales, sourcing, and freight forwarding, she brings extensive knowledge, a true sense of urgency, negotiating prowess, and well-established contacts that enable her to execute seemingly impossible deals. Because helping and serving others is her passion, Irene makes herself available to her customers with full dedication. Irene loves to cook, spend time with her three daughters, and unwind with her DVR.

Logan Moore

Logan manages Oceanstar’s Global transportation division with responsibility for business development, agency alignment, staffing, and regulatory oversight. Most recently, he served as a Director of International Pricing at Suddath Global Logistics. Logan began his 30-year freight forwarding industry tenure as an import documentation runner and warehouse employee. Through his advancement, he has learned every aspect of the business while building steadfast relationships. Logan’s nuanced industry knowledge and exceptional negotiating skills benefit Oceanstar’s partners at every turn. Raised in Chicago with a particular love for the game of baseball, Logan was a long suffering Cubs fan but with the Cubs ending a 108 year drought his loyalty has finally paid off.

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