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Freight Forwarders Simplify International Shipping

May 16, 2018 | Services

Managing the international shipping of goods requires monitoring a number of moving parts, from arranging different methods of transport, to customs clearances to permits and documentation. In order to successfully ship goods, businesses need freight forwarders who...

Oceanstar announces a strategic merger with Seldat Distribution, Inc.

Mar 2, 2018 | Executive Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Anne Journick Global Marketing Director, Seldat Distribution, Inc. Phone: 908.315.5979 Ext. 112 Email: anne.journick@seldatinc.com CALIFORNIA BASED NVOCC OCEANSTAR EXPRESS COMPANY, INC. MERGES WITH SELDAT DISTRIBUTION, INC. New York,...

AI Set To Transform Supply Chain Management

Nov 16, 2017 | Technology

Artificial intelligence is here to stay and grow. Global revenue from artificial intelligence by 2025 is expected to touch $36.8 billion while currently the revenue is $643.7 million according to eMarketer’s figures. Servion predicts that by 2025, AI will account...

Three Ways To Add Value To Your Supply Chain

Nov 9, 2017 | Customer Service, Services

Extracting as much money from supply chain has been the traditional focus for businesses. One of the earliest examples can be seen in Henry Ford’s supply chain management strategy. Ford owned the ships that transported finished goods, the rubber plantations that...

Steps to Hiring a Local Freight Forwarder in China

Nov 2, 2017 | News

More than half the busiest ports in the world are located in China. Shanghai leads the pack in the world with a capacity of 36 million TEUs. Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Qingdao are the other busy ports in China. The container shipping industry is robust and...

Risk Reduction with Freight Forwarders

Oct 19, 2017 | News

By 2021, the sea freight forwarding market across the globe is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3%. Increasing global mergers and acquisitions and ventures into new markets have stepped up the demand for low-cost freight and the demand is expected to grow in the coming...

Tips For Choosing a Freight Forwarding Company

Oct 18, 2017 | News

Choosing the right freight forwarding company is a critical aspect of not only taking care of your logistics requirements but also streamlining a bevy of other aspects of your business processes including supply chain optimization, consistent customer services, cost...

Impact Of Hurricane Harvey And Irma On Freight

Sep 21, 2017 | News

It has been the season of mega hurricanes with Harvey being the first of its kind this year when it hit Texas in late August. Hurricane Irma made dramatic landfall in Florida on September 10th and these two major events have had widespread impact on lives, finances,...

What Do Successful Freight Forwarders Do Differently?

Aug 10, 2017 | Services

In 2015, freight forwarding companies across the world experienced shrinkage in business to the tune of 1.6%. Estimates also show that there is a slowing down of growth every year in sea and air freight. Most shipping companies are said to be facing their eighth...

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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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