Agility acquisition connects New Zealand to global network
Monday 16 July 2007, 4:00PM
By Mediacom
719 views
Agility recently completed its acquisition of leading New Zealand freight forwarder LEP International (NZ) Ltd, further strengthening its growing global network and today rolled out its new brand in Auckland.
The new company incorporated LEP International (NZ) Ltd in New Zealand and LEP International Pty Ltd in Australia and the related project logistics company, Pan Orient Shipping Services Pty Ltd - which trades under the name of AFS Projects and Logistics.
``Agility can provide a comprehensive global logistics solution that can directly benefit customers in New Zealand. Our network of more than 450 offices in 120 countries means that we have the reach that shippers, importers and exporters now demand,’’ said Wolfgang Hollermann, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Agility.
Agility’s LEP International (NZ) Ltd has offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. The Australian network across the region incorporates its headquarters in Melbourne and branch offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Pan Orient has a footprint across Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia.
Agility has been working with LEP International in New Zealand for many years.
``Agility provides a new level of customer service and a network of global offices that will provide significant benefits to our customers across New Zealand. We can offer greater efficiency and ultimately reduce costs by providing an integrated logistics solution to all major commercial and trading centres from St Petersburg to San Francisco and Chile to China,’’ said Anthony Browne, CEO New Zealand, Agility Logistics Limited.
About Agility – A New Logistics Leader
Agility is a global provider of integrated supply chain solutions with more than 20,000 employees, 450 offices in 100 countries around the world, and over $4.5 billion in annual revenue. A publicly traded company, we offer our customers truly personalized service and flexible solutions tailored to meet their individual business needs, supported by a comprehensive network of warehousing facilities, transportation and freight management services.
Our customers span a range of industries from technology and retail to consumer products and oil and gas. In addition, Agility has three specialized business units: Defense & Government Services, Project Logistics, and Fairs & Events Logistics, each with dedicated teams to meet the complex customer requirements in these markets.
For more information about Agility, please visit www.agilitylogistics.com.
The new company incorporated LEP International (NZ) Ltd in New Zealand and LEP International Pty Ltd in Australia and the related project logistics company, Pan Orient Shipping Services Pty Ltd - which trades under the name of AFS Projects and Logistics.
``Agility can provide a comprehensive global logistics solution that can directly benefit customers in New Zealand. Our network of more than 450 offices in 120 countries means that we have the reach that shippers, importers and exporters now demand,’’ said Wolfgang Hollermann, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Agility.
Agility’s LEP International (NZ) Ltd has offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. The Australian network across the region incorporates its headquarters in Melbourne and branch offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Pan Orient has a footprint across Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia.
Agility has been working with LEP International in New Zealand for many years.
``Agility provides a new level of customer service and a network of global offices that will provide significant benefits to our customers across New Zealand. We can offer greater efficiency and ultimately reduce costs by providing an integrated logistics solution to all major commercial and trading centres from St Petersburg to San Francisco and Chile to China,’’ said Anthony Browne, CEO New Zealand, Agility Logistics Limited.
About Agility – A New Logistics Leader
Agility is a global provider of integrated supply chain solutions with more than 20,000 employees, 450 offices in 100 countries around the world, and over $4.5 billion in annual revenue. A publicly traded company, we offer our customers truly personalized service and flexible solutions tailored to meet their individual business needs, supported by a comprehensive network of warehousing facilities, transportation and freight management services.
Our customers span a range of industries from technology and retail to consumer products and oil and gas. In addition, Agility has three specialized business units: Defense & Government Services, Project Logistics, and Fairs & Events Logistics, each with dedicated teams to meet the complex customer requirements in these markets.
For more information about Agility, please visit www.agilitylogistics.com.