Agility Qatar has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into merger discussions with the Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), a company listed on the Doha Securities Market. The new entity will be called GWC ¨C Agility. "This is clearly a defining moment for both Agility and GWC," said Elias Monem, Agility CEO for Middle East and Africa. "We are entering into a new era of unprecedented growth, and this merger would increase our commitment to development in the State of … [Read more...] about GWC, Agility Qatar plan to merge
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GAC opens new logistics office in Warsaw
The GAC Group has opened a new sales office to meet what it says are growing demands for logistics services in Poland. As most of the country's logistics business is controlled in and around Warsaw, GAC has strategically placed its new office right in the centre of the capital - 'the airfreight hub of Poland', according to Gunnar Lundgren, Regional Logistics Manager. The new office joins GAC's two existing bases in Poland, which provide essential sea freight connections from the ports of … [Read more...] about GAC opens new logistics office in Warsaw
Belgian logistics firm invests in Singapore
Logistics company Katoen Natie is spending some US$39.4 million in its third phase of expansion, taking its total investments in Singapore to $98.6 million. The Belgian firm has been operating in Singapore since 1997 providing logistics and semi-industrial services to the specialty chemical and petrochemical industry. The company is currently building phase 3 of its Jurong Logistics Terminal which will double its capacity, not only in size but also in capabilities. This expansion will take its … [Read more...] about Belgian logistics firm invests in Singapore
Indian logistics council to be created
Hampered by inadequate transport infrastructure and a disorganised logistics sector, India’s national government has announced it is forming a council to help develop the sector. No timeframe for its establishment has been confi rmed, however. Among others, the council’s objectives will be to increase efficiencies and reduce the costs of moving goods across India, as well as supporting and providing input for the growth of the country’s logistics industry. “The … [Read more...] about Indian logistics council to be created
