Danish logistics provider Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has announced its newest owner, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII or CVC, a press release dated 6 February stated. CVC has agreed to acquire a majority shareholding in the company from an investor group led by AEA Investors Small Business Private Equity or AEA, but the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In Asia, CVC also owns Fast Logistics in the Philippines, which operates an extensive network of transport, warehousing, … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics has a new owner
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Scan Global opens second office in the UAE
Earlier this month Scan Global Logistics (SGL) opened a new office at the Abu Dhabi Airport Freezone, its second office in the UAE. Situated close to the Khalifa seaport and Etihad Cargo’s hub at Abu Dhabi airport, the new office is equipped with a dual license of a freezone and a mainland company for offshore and onshore requirements. Scan Global said the new office will be operational 24/7 and will offer round-the-clock service for shipments requiring urgent handling like aid and relief, … [Read more...] about Scan Global opens second office in the UAE
New merger to rev up SGL’s offerings for auto sector
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has kept pace in pursuing its acquisition strategy and will now enhance its auto special logistics (ASL) offering as it acquired German-American service provider AFL, effective August 9. The acquisition is expected to support the company’s automotive special logistics services, with assets from AFL Logistics GmbH in Germany and American Freight Line S.E. Inc. (AFL) in the US. This is the 9th acquisition of SGL in this year alone and most of its recent … [Read more...] about New merger to rev up SGL’s offerings for auto sector
Supplying 250 million antigen test kits in a turbulent market
Over the past few years, the ongoing challenges confronted across the logistics industry have continued to test supply chain resilience. Tasks previously considered standard processes by the teams on the ground are now significant challenges. This new market environment brings more variables and complications than ever before in the history of logistics. Therefore, transparent communication with customers is vital when recommending how to build a more resilient and flexible supply chain, as … [Read more...] about Supplying 250 million antigen test kits in a turbulent market
Scan Global Logistics is having fun at work and here’s why
Here’s a must-read interview with Scan Global Logistics, together with its CEO for Asia Rickard Ingvarsson, as we learn more about the forwarder’s goal to uncomplicate the world of transport and logistics. Can you give us a brief background of your air freight network in Asia Pacific? Which country is your biggest market and what are your major plans to expand in the region? Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has a very strong and expansive presence across Asia Pacific, with its own offices in 11 … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics is having fun at work and here’s why
ANA provides vital vaccine uplift across Southeast Asia
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been busy providing air lift for Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in Japan, together with forwarder partners, as part of the Japanese government’s cooperation with the Covax facility. Recently it partnered with logistics service provider Scan Global Logistics to facilitate the delivery of live-saving jabs from Japan to Cambodia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Laos, East Timor, Fiji and Maldives. It also partnered with Yusen Logistics earlier last week to transport … [Read more...] about ANA provides vital vaccine uplift across Southeast Asia
