Logistics in China: Thomas Bourez Visits Nexline’s Shanghai Team
In international logistics, coordination between teams plays an essential role. Organising freight shipments across several countries requires working with people who understand local markets. They must also be familiar with operational constraints and customer needs. With this in mind, Thomas Bourez, Nexline Group’s Sales Director for Western France, visited our Shanghai office to meet the local team. This visit reflects our commitment to maintaining close relationships between our different offices. Behind every logistics operation are teams that communicate, share experiences and work together to support our customers. Connecting Our French and Chinese Teams During his business trip to China, Thomas Bourez visited our colleagues at Nexline’s Shanghai office. It was an opportunity to meet the team in person, discuss their activities and share insights into their respective markets. For an international group, these meetings help maintain direct relationships between colleagues. They also complement everyday remote communication. Sales teams need to understand the challenges faced by their colleagues on the ground. Meanwhile, operations teams need to be familiar with customer expectations and developments in their respective markets. These exchanges help everyone gain a better understanding of each other’s needs. At Nexline, we encourage close collaboration between our offices. This approach helps us build a network capable of working effectively across borders. Shanghai: A Key Location for International Logistics Shanghai plays an important role in trade between China and the rest of the world. The city has major port infrastructure and connections to numerous international destinations. Its port is an important gateway for sea freight. The Shanghai International Port Group, which operates the port’s public terminals, provides further information about this infrastructure. For companies importing from China, organising shipments requires a good understanding of local logistics operations. This includes coordinating with suppliers, anticipating cargo availability and arranging transport to departure points. Our presence in Shanghai allows us to work close to this logistics environment. Nexline also develops solutions adapted to trade flows between China and Europe. One example is NEXBOX, our consolidated sea freight solution from Asia to Europe, which includes shipments from Shanghai. Our Shanghai office is part of the continued development of our international network. It also reflects our commitment to supporting businesses in their key markets. Team Collaboration: Improving Logistics Coordination International freight operations often involve several stakeholders based in different countries. For example, a supplier may be preparing goods in China while a customer in France is waiting for information about delivery schedules, shipment progress or arrival dates. Between them, logistics teams must coordinate operations and ensure information flows smoothly. This organisation relies on established procedures and tracking tools. However, it also depends on effective communication between colleagues. When an unexpected issue arises, understanding each other’s constraints makes it easier to identify possible solutions. Business trips, such as Thomas Bourez’s visit to Shanghai, help strengthen this mutual understanding. Meeting colleagues in their workplace provides a clearer perspective on their daily activities, working methods and the specific characteristics of the Chinese market. These meetings also help build trust between teams, supporting long-term collaboration. This is the close working relationship we aim to maintain at Nexline, both between our offices and with our logistics partners. Nexline: Logistics Built on Local Expertise and Collaboration At Nexline, we organise international freight shipments by coordinating the different stakeholders involved in the supply chain. Our role is to develop solutions tailored to our customers’ goods, destinations and operational requirements. To achieve this, we rely on our teams and an international logistics network that combines local expertise with coordination across markets. Thomas Bourez’s visit to Shanghai reflects this approach. It helps maintain dialogue between our French and Chinese teams, improve their understanding of local conditions and develop our professional relationships. From Shanghai to our other offices, we share the same ambition: to support our customers with reliable logistics solutions and a genuine human approach. Are you importing goods from China or looking to develop your international trade flows? Contact the Nexline team to discuss your project and explore transport solutions adapted to your requirements. EXPLORE OUR FREIGHT SERVICES