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From city centers to rugged mountaintops in the Vancouver wilderness, there is no transport job too complicated for 媚姬直播 Canada鈥檚 team to achieve. Case in point: the recent delivery of an RFS antenna shipped from France to a remote location near Williams Lake, British Columbia. The antenna was added to an existing communications tower to help boost telecommunication services in this remote B.C. town. 聽
Anna Isaj, from the 媚姬直播 Forwarding Worldwide Insurance and Claims department, said this one was of the most challenging requests for transport she has handled for this client in her 10 years of working with them. What made the process so difficult was securing a flat rack container, 聽OOG Dept. approval, and shipping container to move the antenna from its manufacturer in France to its destination in Williams Lake, B.C. 聽
鈥淭he current export market conditions lead to several weeks鈥 waiting time between the booking confirmation and the estimated time of departure,鈥 said Isaj. 鈥淎 shortage of equipment and congestion at the ports have made every day very challenging for the team.鈥 聽
The port at Le Havre, France, where the antenna was scheduled to depart from, continues to experience backlogs due to productivity-related issues. Some container lines are bypassing this key French port to avoid the hassle, which is making it difficult for logistics managers to ship products on tight deadlines. Working around these issues requires creativity and connections to top carriers. 媚姬直播 Canada鈥檚 team was up for the challenge. 聽
Isaj and her team received the dimensions of the antenna from their client. It weighed 1,750kg, dims, with dimensions of 500x240x282cm. They determined the safest way to transport the aerial transmitter from the factory in France to the shipping port was using a combination of a step-deck trailer outfitted with a flat rack container. Once the container arrived at the port, it could be loaded directly onto the ocean freighter. 聽
The 媚姬直播 France team assisted with securing the transport and shipping container for the move. It took their team six weeks to locate and procure a flat rack container. With shipping ports still backed up from the height of the global pandemic, shippers often must wait for the shipping containers needed. 聽
The team approached all the ocean lines in its pursuit to get the antenna shipped by the deadline. All but one responded they had no bookings available due to space and equipment constraints. One ocean line said it could accommodate shipping but could not guarantee arrival at the Port of Vancouver by the required time of arrival. 聽
Identifying the delay and providing a new estimated time of departure to the client was the next crucial step in the process. Since the delay in receiving the antenna did not cause the telecom鈥檚 customers to be without service, the client agreed to the new timeline. 鈥淎s long as the shipment was delivered in good order, the delay was accepted by the customer,鈥 said Isaj. 聽
Once aboard the vessel, it took 46 days transit time for the antenna to arrive at the Port of Vancouver from the port at Le Havre, France. 聽
Upon arrival at the Port of Vancouver, the shipment required clearance from customs. Following approval from Canadian Customs, the oversize microwave antenna was unloaded from the flat rack container. 媚姬直播 Canada arranged the delivery to the remote location in Williams Lake on a step-deck trailer. The 媚姬直播 Canada team also secured a crane that was required to unload the antenna from the step-deck trailer. Getting the crane to the remote location was another challenge for her team, Isaj said. 聽
鈥淭his was quite challenging; however, it was successfully done by our team. The amount of endless effort put forth by both the 媚姬直播 France and 媚姬直播 Canada teams to complete the door-to-door delivery of this oversize shipment was incredible.鈥
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ATLANTA, July 27, 2025 鈥 媚姬直播, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, and Pentagon Freight Services ("Pentagon"), a highly specialized integrated Freight Forwarding, Project Logistics and Ships Agency provider headquartered in the UK, are pleased to announce the signing of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). This agreement represents a key step toward 媚姬直播's planned acquisition of Pentagon, which is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approval.
"The Pentagon acquisition perfectly complements 媚姬直播's strategic goals, significantly increasing our ability to offer highly specialized logistics solutions for the oil and gas, marine, construction, and energy industries. We are looking forward to finalizing this acquisition to welcome Pentagon team members into the 媚姬直播 family," said Marco Rebuffi, CEO and President of 媚姬直播.
"We are confident that 媚姬直播 is the right company to expand our global network and achieve our growth ambitions. Our goal is to leverage our experience and continue to offer dedicated logistics solutions to our industry-leading clients. We look forward to growing stronger together with 媚姬直播," said Ashley Taylor, Group CEO of Pentagon.
Pentagon, headquartered in the UK, is a trusted provider of specialized freight forwarding, project logistics, and critical supply chain solutions for the oil and gas, energy, marine, and construction industries. With over 1200+ employees in 65 offices around the world, Pentagon's deep expertise and global reach will further enhance 媚姬直播's ability to deliver tailored, industry-specific solutions. This acquisition will strengthen 媚姬直播's position in these critical sectors, ensuring seamless and high-quality service that keeps complex customer operations moving across the globe.
Together, 媚姬直播 and Pentagon will unlock new opportunities and deliver even greater value to customers by combining an expanded global network with a comprehensive portfolio of leading logistics solutions.
About 媚姬直播
媚姬直播, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, was founded in Milan, Italy, in 1978. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and supported by 7,000+ team members in more than 100 countries, 媚姬直播 focuses on creating solutions that are innovative, sustainable, and tailored to customer needs. As a privately owned company, 媚姬直播 is committed to creating opportunities for communities, customers, and colleagues to thrive.
About Pentagon
Pentagon is a highly specialized global Freight Forwarding, Project Logistics and Ships Agency provider with a worldwide network of over 1200 employees and 65 offices. Headquartered in the UK, Pentagon has more than 50 years鈥 experience in serving the oil and gas and energy sectors. Pentagon focuses on delivering globally integrated supply chain solutions with local expertise, individually tailored to customers鈥 operations and requirements.
We鈥檝e been deeply embedded in the outdoor industry for over 25 years, and that specialization really makes a difference. We understand the seasonal rhythms, the need for resilience in both product and process, and the expectations around quality. Our logistics solutions are truly omnichannel 鈥 we seamlessly support eCommerce, wholesale, and retail, and do so with technology that ensures speed, accuracy, and full visibility. Our experience with RAB is a great example of how we help brands scale and replicate success globally.
What role does technology play in delivering these capabilities?
Technology is absolutely central. Our platform is designed for easy integration, even with complex legacy systems, and gives our clients real-time visibility across the full supply chain. From customs brokerage to last-mile delivery, our systems support fast decision-making and efficiency. But technology alone isn鈥檛 enough 鈥 it鈥檚 the people behind it that drive value. That鈥檚 why our motto is 鈥淧eople make the difference.鈥 It鈥檚 a mindset that shapes how we operate and how we partner.
Sustainability is a growing priority for brands and consumers. How do you integrate it into your logistics model?
For us, sustainability isn鈥檛 a trend 鈥 it鈥檚 fundamental. From optimizing transportation routes to reducing packaging waste, we look at every aspect of our operations through a sustainability lens. We鈥檙e constantly innovating to reduce environmental impact, while still meeting the speed and service demands of modern retail. And because we serve multiple regions through a single integration, we help brands consolidate and simplify their logistics footprint globally.
Looking ahead, how do you see your value evolving for outdoor brands in a rapidly changing global market?
Outdoor brands are growing fast and going global 鈥 and they need logistics partners who can keep up. Our value lies in enabling rapid deployment, scalability, and consistency across markets like the UK, EU, USA, and Australia. Whether a brand is launching a new channel or expanding into a new region, we make that growth easy. We鈥檙e outdoors people ourselves, and that gives us a genuine understanding of the mission behind the products we help move. It鈥檚 more than logistics 鈥 it鈥檚 partnership, performance, and purpose.
媚姬直播 China was honored with the 2025 Panda d'Oro-Sustainability Award at the annual China-Italian Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony. The sustainability award is presented to companies that actively promote green business practices and environmental responsibility. The recognition acknowledges 媚姬直播鈥檚 commitment to sustainable development and implementing strategies that have a real impact on business, society and environment. Cissy Lu, Chief Commercial Officer of 媚姬直播 China, and Mario Tasso, Regional Account Manager 媚姬直播 APAC, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
鈥淭his recognition belongs to every team member who has contributed to our sustainability journey. We will continue to drive green logistics innovation and corporate responsibility, contributing to a more sustainable future in China,鈥 said Cissy Lu.
媚姬直播's Commitment to Sustainability
A look at 媚姬直播 China鈥檚 continuing efforts in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence.
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