CNW - Courier Network

CNW, also called Courier Network, is an international courier that specializes in time-critical shipping. It describes itself as a partner in emergency logistics and handles only business to business shipments.

The company has more than 36 years in the business. Its global operations team, which it calls a control tower, works every hour of every day. The company lists control tower contacts for the United States, Mexico, EMEA, Israel, Asia Pacific and China. CNW says its network covers 98 percent of the world, with consolidation hubs in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

The service list covers several ways to move a rush shipment. Next Flight Out puts a shipment on the next available flight, from anywhere to anywhere. An on-board courier hand carries an urgent item on the plane. Air charter flies a private plane point to point when that is the best option. Helicopter charter suits places that are too close for an airplane and too far for ground travel. On-demand trucking handles ground freight. Premium economy airfreight uses airline relationships to give lower rates when a rush service is not needed. A marine and cruise service keeps vessels moving by sending parts and supplies fast.

CNW serves six industries. They are semiconductor, automotive, aerospace and AOG, medical devices, manufacturing, and marine and cruise. Aerospace customers have a separate email contact for AOG cases. In one, a part moved from Budapest to Mexico City by way of a Montreal plant in three days, when other couriers quoted no less than five.

Customers place orders and follow every move of a shipment in real time through the CNW transportation management system. The system links with a customer's ERP, has billing options and works on a desktop or as a mobile app.

The company says it relies on strong ties with airlines, customs officials and local agents. It says it finds workarounds for weather, holiday traffic, customs delays and full flights.

Services

• Next Flight Out
• On-board courier
• Air charter
• Helicopter charter
• On-demand trucking
• Premium economy airfreight
• Marine and cruise logistics
• Shipment tracking portal