Agility has been awarded a contract by dmg::events to manage international freight and provide on-site handling services for the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in 2015 and 2016. Both events will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center in UAE. As the official freight and on-site handling contractor, Agility Fairs & Events will be responsible for assisting exhibitors and their contractors with logistical requirements and shipping of … [Read more...] about Agility wins major oil and gas event freight contract
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Agility to invest up to US$100M in Africa in 2015
Kuwait-listed logistics firm Agility plans to invest up to US$100 million on expanding its business in Africa, particularly in oil-producing states including Angola, Nigeria, Mozambique and Ghana, a senior executive said last week. “We are committed to growing our business in various markets and investments,” said Essa Al Saleh, chief executive of Agility’s logistics unit Global Integrated Logistics, told reporters at a media event in Dubai. “Africa is a growing … [Read more...] about Agility to invest up to US$100M in Africa in 2015
Agility to develop 40 acre distribution park in Ghana
Agility broke ground on construction of a distribution park on a 40-acre site in the Tema Port Free Trade Zone Enclave in Accra, Ghana. The Agility Distribution Park, one of a series of logistics hubs that Agility is building across the African continent, will provide international standard logistics infrastructure to local, regional and global companies operating in Ghana. The network of Agility Distribution Parks being developed across Africa will serve the growing requirements of … [Read more...] about Agility to develop 40 acre distribution park in Ghana
Agility welcomes WTO approval of TFA
Agility has issued the following statement signed by its CEO Tarek Sultan in response to the recent approval by the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the trade facilitation agreement (TFA) measures that would add US$1 trillion to the global economy through new rules on customs and cross-border trade. "Today's WTO agreement offers real hope for small businesses, farmers, job seekers and others in rich and poor countries alike. Though there's no magic in the WTO package, the measures included … [Read more...] about Agility welcomes WTO approval of TFA
Soren Poulsen joins Agility as China CEO
Agility has appointed Soren Poulsen as CEO for Greater China Area (GCA). In this role, Poulsen will be responsible for leading Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics business in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Poulsen joins Agility from DB Schenker, where he served as managing director for DB Schenker Hong Kong and South China. He was previously the vice president of airfreight for Asia Pacific in Schenker and has also held various management positions at Kuehne + Nagel and Panalpina. … [Read more...] about Soren Poulsen joins Agility as China CEO
Agility eyes 35% stake in Kuwait Airways
Agility announced its interest in buying a 35 per cent stake in loss-making state carrier Kuwait Airways, Arab News reported. Agility's CEO Tarek Sultan told Reuters that this investment plan is based on the company's strategy of expanding into aviation services. Previously, the Kuwaiti Parliament said it has approved a plan to privatize the flag-carrier by selling a 35 per cent stake to an investment company, but since then the plan has been delayed several times. "We don't know the … [Read more...] about Agility eyes 35% stake in Kuwait Airways