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As 2022 begins, the global maritime market is continuing to experience high levels of demand while facing a reduced availability of space onboard ships, severe port congestion, and a shortage of empty containers. Today’s challenging shipping environment means that customers are turning to LCL services more than ever before to keep goods in their supply chains moving. 

These challenges are nothing new to the global maritime market, which has been struggling with supply chain disruptions since the pandemic began. �ļ�ֱ�� is uniquely positioned to handle these and other ongoing marketplace stressors. Our Less-Than-Container-Load (LCL) services are designed to fill the need and keep goods in the supply chain moving.  

Due to high customer demand and the current logistics environment, �ļ�ֱ�� is pleased to announce the launch of its new LCL strategic HUB connecting the LCL Asia Pacific cargos via Busan to the Latin American West Coast. The Busan HUB officially was announced on Dec. 20, 2021, with the first LCL console box to Manzanillo-Mexico. Thanks to high customer demand and the cost-savings benefits of implementing this LCL service, the team has begun the process of establishing a second weekly sailing from Busan to Manzanillo. Next steps include connecting Asia Pacific cargos via Busan to other Latin American countries, including Chile, Columbia, Panama, and Peru.  

Advantages �ļ�ֱ��’ LCL Import Services via Busan include:

• Cargo availability at our own �ļ�ֱ�� container freight station (CFS).
• In-house custom experts at origin and destination.
• Dedicated customer service with LCL expertise.
• Visibility into every step of product flow with �ļ�ֱ��Track.  
• Exposure/risk reduction.  
• Door-to-door solutions available.  
• Weekly departures.
• �ļ�ֱ�� controlled from end-to-end.
• Easy In & Out connection. Cargoes are de-consolidated and consolidated in the same CFS managed by �ļ�ֱ��.
• Busan port is the last port connection from Asia to Latin America West Coast with the shortest transit time.
• Reduction of CO2. �ļ�ֱ�� converts light 20-foot containers into LCL service using our strategic console product with containers of 40 feet well utilized.

The team at the �ļ�ֱ�� Porto Alegre branch are continuing to grow their position in the southern market daily, as they expand their expertise in air, land, and sea transport. The dedicated �ļ�ֱ�� team has the know-how to serve customers from all industries and assist with any necessity. �ļ�ֱ�� has the necessary resources, knowledge, and technology to help your company navigate the highly complex logistics and supply chain processes.

This �ļ�ֱ�� office is located in the center of Porto Alegre, the state capital, which is considered the fifth largest economic hub in Brazil, with various industries including auto companies, and footwear manufacturers.

The difference in �ļ�ֱ��' ability to meet the expectations of the Rio Grande do Sul market are the customized service offerings and the teams’ dedication to meeting the needs of the current market while ensuring excellent results, as well as cost reduction, and optimization of deadlines.

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A equipe �ļ�ֱ�� da filial de Porto Alegre vem aumentando a cada dia o seu posicionamento no mercado sulista e ampliando sua expertise no transporte aéreo, rodoviário e marítimo. Temos um time dedicado com know-how para atender clientes de todos os seguimentos. Nosso time atualmente está posicionado como consultor para ajudá-los em qualquer demanda com total capacidade de executar processos de alta complexidade em todos os modais da cadeia logística.

O escritório da �ļ�ֱ�� é localizado no centro de Porto Alegre, capital do estado, considerada o quinto polo econômico do Brasil com a presença de grandes empresas automobilísticas, calçadistas e diversas indústrias. Um território atrativo e com grandes oportunidades de negócio.

Nosso diferencial para atender as expectativas do mercado do Rio Grande do Sul está no atendimento customizado, a dedicação do nosso time garante resultados excelentes com redução dos custos e otimização dos prazos diante do atual momento desafiador do mercado.

A �ļ�ֱ�� entende que todas as etapas do processo são importantes para uma boa performance final.

Conte com a �ļ�ֱ��, aqui as pessoas fazem a diferença!

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Please join the �ļ�ֱ�� family in welcoming Novi Indrayanti to the PT �ļ�ֱ�� Worldwide Indonesia team.

Indrayanti comes with a wealth of experience from a variety of forwarding companies spanning more than 20 years. She is now the new Ocean Freight Manager for �ļ�ֱ�� Indonesia.

Indrayanti will be based at the Jakarta Branch, but will also help the �ļ�ֱ�� Surabaya branch to develop and increase the performance of import and export operations as well as shipments to help our customers reach their goals. She will be directly reporting to Franceschino Menconi, Managing Director for �ļ�ֱ�� Indonesia.

With her experience, �ļ�ֱ�� is confident that she will bring great value to �ļ�ֱ�� clients.

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Due to dramatic growth last year, �ļ�ֱ�� UK had to quickly find a location that could accommodate its expanding business. A new facility was located in a perfect location to deliver & retrieve cargo at Heathrow.

To aid productivity �ļ�ֱ�� UK procured a 2nd X-ray machine & invested in a powered roller bed ULD system which will allow a much quicker transfer of build and empty equipment, allowing for a fast turnaround of the 90-100 units it is building on a daily basis . The operation is a true 24/7 service with three warehouse shifts in operation. The Heathrow facility now sets the stage for optimal operation for a minimum of ten years growth with the ability to add a mezzanine floor should demand dictate. �ļ�ֱ�� UK now has eight dock leveled doors at Heathrow to facilitate quick loading and de-vanning of ocean containers, which represents 50% of �ļ�ֱ�� UK's business.

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Facility Specifications:

• 110,000 square feet (warehouse 90k, offices 20k)
• 50m fenced secured yard
• 12 loading doors ( 8 dock leveled)
• 3 miles to Heathrow Cargo Village /Terminals 4&5
• Powered ULD roller bed system with side shift capability
• 2 Smiths Detection 180cm(h) X-ray machines
• CCTV throughout building with access control
• Electric height adjustable work stations for staff wellbeing
• Solar Panels & rainwater harvesting aiding our green credentials
• Fully bonded, CAA & AEO Approved

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�ļ�ֱ�� USA is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Cincinnati, Ohio.

�ļ�ֱ�� USA's new Cincinnati branch has a strategic connotation due to its geographic location at the center of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana region. It is an ideal location for freight movement as it offers an extensive network of roads, airports, waterways, and rail. Interstate 75, which runs through Cincinnati, is one of the United States' busiest truck routes. Additionally, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in Hebron is one of the busiest airports in the United States for total cargo operations. Of further importance, the nearby Ports of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky move close to 50 million tons of cargo each year. Each day, hundreds of trains come through the region's intermodal terminals and classification yards.

The city also presents new e-commerce opportunities with the recent completion of a massive Air Hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).  

As a part of this expansion, Tony Masternak joins as the �ļ�ֱ�� Cincinnati Branch Manager and Bryan Perdue joins as Regional Business Development Manager. Masternak has experience in launching and opening offices in the CVG market and has grown offices to become needle-movers within their respective networks. Perdue has an extensive background in operations, most recently in a commercial role.  

�ļ�ֱ�� looks forward to utilizing the advantages this new branch offers the entire company network and most importantly, to the �ļ�ֱ�� client base.

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�ļ�ֱ�� is dedicated to our customers, and often has the opportunity to help clients overcome challenges when immediate shipments are needed. On Monday, the 22nd of February, a large automotive customer requested that �ļ�ֱ�� UK move an urgent air freight shipment from China to the UK.

As of Monday afternoon, this shipment was in a free trade zone warehouse (FTZ) in Wuxi, China, awaiting outbound bonded clearance.  �ļ�ֱ�� Shanghai received the shipment at the airport warehouse at 2130 Monday. The flight left Tuesday with an ETA of 1600 at Heathrow Airport (LHR). �ļ�ֱ�� delivered the needed materials to the customer, located approximately 150 miles outside of Heathrow Airport (LHR), at 2330 on Tuesday.

The customer avoided a line stop in production due to the efficient delivery of the critical shipment and prevented the extra costs associated with line stoppage. Thank you, �ļ�ֱ�� UK, for your commitment to our customers! At �ļ�ֱ��, our people really do make the difference!

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Atlanta, GA. �ļ�ֱ�� Worldwide is pleased to announce the appointment of David Bang as Executive Vice-President, Global Pharma & Healthcare.  An innovative thought leader with more than 20 years of experience across logistics, supply chain, healthcare, and life sciences industries, Bang has held various leadership positions throughout his career.  In 2005, he co-founded LifeConEx, a joint venture between DHL and Lufthansa Airlines for bio-pharma international logistics. He became the CEO of the company in 2006, substantially expanding the network to more than 100 stations in 65 countries.  Under Bang's leadership, the company became a globally recognized premier provider of end-to-end temperature-sensitive logistics management solutions with more than a half billion-dollar annual sales serving the pharma and healthcare industry.  

Most recently, Bang was Global VP Strategic Development for Hellmann where he spearheaded the global development of their healthcare network. He has also served as a Member of the Board of Rx-360, a patient safety and product integrity advocacy group for two years, and in 2019 was named as a Member of the Board at MaxQ Research, a leader in revolutionary shipping systems for sensitive biologics.

“David’s extensive accomplishments and leadership in the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare sectors, along with his vision and passion for developing programs that deliver value to pharma and healthcare manufacturers and distributors, makes him the perfect candidate to build and lead this vertical”, said �ļ�ֱ�� Chief Commercial Officer, Carol Kijac.  “We are very excited to have someone with his talents and skills join our team.”

“�ļ�ֱ�� will be making significant investments in resources, infrastructure and product development in this vertical and with David at the helm, we are confident we will have a strong, compliant service offering to support clients in this vertical”, added CEO Marco Rebuffi.

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�ļ�ֱ�� Projects is excited to start the new year with a successful delivery of 8,800 FRT incl. heavy lifts, up to 300 metric tons, to Singapore. On behalf of a valued customer, a customized transportation solution was developed by �ļ�ֱ�� Projects Germany in collaboration with the �ļ�ֱ�� Projects' teams in Singapore, Shanghai, and Seoul. Utilizing the vast �ļ�ֱ�� network and using the collaboration and expert teamwork that �ļ�ֱ�� is known for to make sure our customers are successful.  

�ļ�ֱ��  is proud to be the 1st logistics service provider operating via the newly built Chawan jetty in Jurong Port Singapore. The complete scope involved in the ocean freight shipments from four different loading ports, including barging and roll off in Singapore, is complicated and involved intricate teamwork, planning, and an advanced understanding of freight forwarding.

�ļ�ֱ�� Projects was more than happy to meet and exceed those requirements. With shipping becoming more complicated everyday, having a team of experts on your side makes all the difference, and at �ļ�ֱ�� People Make the Difference.

�ļ�ֱ�� takes pride in always making the difference for our customers. Therefore, when an industrial partner contacted �ļ�ֱ�� with the need to make an urgent shipment of 9 tons of sensitive and critical cargo from the Netherlands to South Africa, the teams in Saudi Arabia and South Africa created a plan.

Since the cargo required special packaging to ensure that it was safely transported safely, the team in the Netherlands found a way to complete the packaging at shipper premises thanks to the collaboration between Shipper and Consignee on the process and documentation. At the same time, the team worked to book and confirm the arrangements with the airline.  

Thanks to the teams' collaboration, �ļ�ֱ�� successfully packaged and moved the cargo to the customer's complete satisfaction. Congratulations, �ļ�ֱ�� Saudi Arabia and �ļ�ֱ�� Netherlands!

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March 2020, Miami, and many of the surrounding counties in Florida (USA) faced new mandates and government regulations due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which posed a difficult challenge for �ļ�ֱ�� Miami. Like many �ļ�ֱ�� branches the work environment changed suddenly- as did the needs of customers. With some adjustments, endless enthusiasm and positive karma, �ļ�ֱ�� Miami was able to grow considerably in 2020, gaining more business through some major existing clients, as well as launching new projects and strengthening the �ļ�ֱ�� network into Latin America (LATAM). That network is important for �ļ�ֱ�� overall because �ļ�ֱ�� Miami is the main access point into LATAM and through this �ļ�ֱ�� USA Gateway almost 4.5 million kilos of cargo are moved from APAC (Asia Pacific) and Europe to LATAM and the Caribbean.

In October 2020, �ļ�ֱ�� announced additional weekly Flight Operations, Chicago – Atlanta & Miami. This new service is provided to further support customers in the Americas Region, which also includes mid-week departures to LATAM. �ļ�ֱ�� Miami operates diligently with �ļ�ֱ�� Chicago, as they are both official HUBS for �ļ�ֱ��, receiving weekly trucks of consolidated freight destined for many LATAM locations. This process is rather complex and requires some of the finest positioning between all areas, requiring the customer service team to closely monitor freight through C1, where shipments are processed from origin. The warehouse team then receives, segregates, and repacks as needed in preparation for the destination country.

A long time �ļ�ֱ�� Miami customer approached �ļ�ֱ�� to handle the deployment & retrieval of all voting machines in Los Angeles County, this task was completed thanks to the support of �ļ�ֱ�� LAX; additionally, �ļ�ֱ�� Miami coordinated the logistics for two overseas elections in 2020. These projects were of great significance and importance for �ļ�ֱ�� USA, and �ļ�ֱ�� is proud to be a part of this process.

�ļ�ֱ�� Miami also coordinated the logistics of a major mobile phone launch for LATAM, supporting one of the largest distribution groups in the region. These are the same visionaries who made the Colon Free Zone a reality, the world’s second largest free trade zone.

�ļ�ֱ�� Miami’s dedication to our customers and capability to meet their growing needs, while operating meticulously to aggressively expand our network is remarkable and receives my utmost appreciation." Eugenio Fumo, CEO, �ļ�ֱ�� USA

The �ļ�ֱ�� Miami Branch has recently been activated as an FTZ (Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc.). This activation gives �ļ�ֱ�� Miami the opportunity to provide specialized services related to FTZ operations.  As an active FTZ, the �ļ�ֱ�� Miami facility has a section of floor space which is for legal purposes outside the customs territory of the United States, this allows �ļ�ֱ�� Miami to offer weekly entry services, duty deferral opportunities for import goods and duty eliminations for some export goods.  Weekly entry services may provide significant opportunities for clients to reduce costs and streamline their supply chain. FTZs offer the broadest flexibility for all bonded type facilities in the US.

During the last 3 years, under the guidance and leadership of Maria Emilia Davila (aka MED) �ļ�ֱ�� Miami continues to advance and evolve, often recognized, and valued by other �ļ�ֱ�� offices in LATAM as instrumental leaders they can rely on daily. �ļ�ֱ�� Miami’s collaboration and efforts within the region are exceptional, �ļ�ֱ�� envisions much success in 2021 from the Miami team!  

At �ļ�ֱ�� People Make the Difference! #�ļ�ֱ��TRONG

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We are delighted to inform you that Sonal Singhal has been appointed as the Managing Director of �ļ�ֱ�� India, effective immediately.

Singhal comes with a wealth of experience, over 20 years, managing Key and Global accounts. Singhal had previously joined �ļ�ֱ�� in April of last year to lead the �ļ�ֱ�� India Sales team. With her strong background in sales, Singhal's focused approach towards building up an aggressive new sales team, as well as her keen interest and holistic approach towards �ļ�ֱ�� India becoming a more highly successful subsidiary with increased locally controlled business, �ļ�ֱ�� is confident to have found the right person in Singhal to lead �ļ�ֱ�� India into a promising future.

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�ļ�ֱ�� Worldwide, the global freight forwarding services provider headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with Geopost, the international parcel division of French group La Poste, whereby �ļ�ֱ�� will acquire Tigers, a freight forwarding and supply chain management subsidiary of Geopost, once all regulatory approvals have been obtained from the relevant authorities.

Since its creation in Hong Kong in 2011, Tigers has developed a suite of tech-enabled integrated logistics services, from freight forwarding to omni-channel supply chain management, for corporate clients around the globe. Tigers operates through 70 offices in 10 countries, including 32 state-of-the-art omni-channel distribution hubs, and has 935 employees.

Marco Rebuffi, CEO of �ļ�ֱ��, says: "Through the acquisition of Tigers, �ļ�ֱ�� is broadening its range of logistics services, adding omni-channel supply chain management capabilities, supported by advanced digital solutions, to help our customers ramp up their B2C e-commerce operations. �ļ�ֱ��' and Tigers' teams share the same entrepreneurial spirit which has underpinned the success of both companies and will ensure the continuous development of the enlarged group".

Olivier Storch, Geopost Executive Vice President for Asia-Pacific & Americas, says "Geopost has, at an early stage, identified the development potential in Tigers' innovative approach to logistics. Under the Geopost parentage, Tigers has delivered an impressive growth on the back of booming e-commerce. With its global footprint and vast experience in solving the logistics challenges of its customers, �ļ�ֱ�� is the ideal partner to bring Tigers to the next step in its successful journey".

�ļ�ֱ�� is advised by BNP Paribas and Eversheds Sutherland. Geopost is advised by OCFA and RHTLaw Asia.

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About �ļ�ֱ�� Worldwide

�ļ�ֱ�� was founded in 1978 in Milan, Italy. Over the last four decades, �ļ�ֱ�� has grown from regional roots to a global force in freight forwarding. Today, �ļ�ֱ�� covers 90+ countries with 335 offices and official agents, and has over 4,000 employees globally.

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About Geopost

Geopost, owned by the French group La Poste, is the holding company of DPD Group, the largest international parcel delivery network in Europe, whose 77,000 experts deliver every day 5.3m parcels to clients around the globe.

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It is a great pleasure to announce the arrival of Diedrich ten Caat as the new National Sales Director for �ļ�ֱ�� Netherlands, effective January 4th 2021.  

Caat brings a vast experience and sales leadership in the Dutch freight forwarding industry, including a Country Sales Management and Key Accounts Management positions in Expeditors, CEVA and DHL. His skills and market knowledge will certainly better align the subsidiary structure with our company goals and ambitions, so his arrival at the beginning of this new and challenging year could not be better.

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We are delighted to announce that �ļ�ֱ�� China is now certified as an Authorized Economic Operator – AEO.

The certificate covers the whole Mainland China and its accreditation encompasses a high level of security and legality in trade compliance. It is recognized globally as a mark of quality which strengthens �ļ�ֱ��' capability in offering a full range of premium Value-Added Services to our clients in China.

A well-deserved accreditation for the excellent work that the �ļ�ֱ�� China professional Customs Solution Team has worked so hard to achieve.

If you would like any further information, please contact us!

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�ļ�ֱ�� is proud to keep the world moving and to always be there for our customers. When a customer was faced with the challenge of moving a Rapid Fire Fighting Intervention Vehicle, they knew that they could turn to �ļ�ֱ�� to get the job done effectively, efficiently, and on time.

To successfully handle the vehicle's movement the team loaded the vehicle, which weighed approximately 7500Kgs, onto a 1 x 20ft main deck pallet where it then flew from Luxembourg to Dubai.

�ļ�ֱ�� handles challenges like this one daily, keeping a team of experts ready to utilize the vast �ļ�ֱ�� Network to handle any situation that comes about for customers.

This project was implemented and executed successfully by �ļ�ֱ�� Germany to the highest standard in quality and to the satisfaction of the client. Great job, �ļ�ֱ�� Germany!

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Atlanta, USA. �ļ�ֱ�� Worldwide today announced that its subsidiary, �ļ�ֱ�� Brazil, has acquired 100% of the shares of Sonave Logistica. The acquisition closed on Jan 1st, 2021.

Sonave has been �ļ�ֱ�� Brazil’s exclusive Agent in Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais) and Curitiba (Parana) for the past 10 years, providing freight and logistics services.  The two companies have successfully expanded their global business during the ensuing years. Sonave Logistica, founded in 1983, has been owned and managed by Leonardo Abreu and Ricardo Nunes, both of whom will remain with the company in executive functions.

“Joining �ļ�ֱ�� Worldwide is the logical outcome of a successful relationship, opening new opportunities for our employees and customers”, said Leonardo Abreu, President of Sonave Logistica.

“The integration into �ļ�ֱ�� Worldwide, especially as we take advantage of �ļ�ֱ��’ strong suite of global IT solutions, will bring better visibility and reporting capabilities for our clients and increase our competitiveness in the market”, said Ricardo Nunes, President of Sonave Logistica.

The two companies have similar values and complement each other in their geographical footprint.  

Of the acquisition, Adrian Emmenegger, Executive Vice President of the Americas at �ļ�ֱ�� Worldwide said, “We are pleased to welcome the Sonave team to the �ļ�ֱ�� family and look forward to the growth the combined company will bring - because people do make the difference.”

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About �ļ�ֱ�� Worldwide

�ļ�ֱ�� was founded in 1978 in Milan, Italy. Over the last four decades, �ļ�ֱ�� has grown from regional roots to a global force. Today, �ļ�ֱ�� covers 90+ countries with 335+ offices and official agents and has over 4,000 employees globally.

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�ļ�ֱ�� Argentina is proud to announce that it has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the December 2020 to December 2021 period.

Great Place to Work is an independent research and consulting company that evaluates an organization's company culture and team members' experiences while at work through an annual survey.

The Great Places to Work certification shows that �ļ�ֱ�� Argentina has a strong commitment to teamwork and is continuing to develop a strong work culture based on values and purpose.

Patricio Pranzetti, managing director of �ļ�ֱ�� Argentina, said about the certification, "I am very proud to be part of this journey, and we are all looking forward to continuing to grow and contributing to the amazing �ļ�ֱ�� Americas team."

Congratulations, �ļ�ֱ�� Argentina!

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