Kuehne + Nagel acquisisce Perishables International Transportation Inc.

Di seguito il comunicato stampa relativo all’acquisizione dello spedizioniere “Perishables International Transportation Inc.”, Vancouver, Canada.

Questa acquisizione rappresenta un altro passo in avanti della strategia di Kuehne + Nagel per implementare a livello globale le proprie attività nel settore della logistica delle merci deperibili.

Kuehne + Nagel to further extend its perishables logistics network

Schindellegi / CH, July 4, 2012 Kuehne + Nagel announced today
that it entered into an agreement to take over the book of business
of Perishables International Transportation Inc., Vancouver, Canada.
The acquisition is another step in implementing Kuehne + Nagel’s
strategy to expand its activities in the field of perishables logistics
globally.

Established in 1991, Perishables International Transportation (PIT) is an
independent freight forwarder, specialising in handling and transportation
of fresh and frozen perishable goods. Its location at the cargo area of
Vancouver International Airport provides access to all major airlines
allowing for later cutoffs and shorter transit times for products such as
fruits, vegetables and seafood. PIT, with its small but highly capable
team, is considered to be the leading player in the perishables logistics
segment in British Columbia.

“Following the general expansion of our perishables logistics business
in Australia, Europe and South America, the acquisition of Perishables
International Transportation allows us to grow these activities in North
America,” said Tim Scharwath, Executive Vice President Air Logistics,
Kuehne + Nagel International AG. “The timing of this transaction ahead
of the peak season is ideal and will also strengthen our position in the
Canadian airfreight market.”

About Kuehne + Nagel

With over 63,000 employees at more than 1000 locations in over 100 countries,
the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies. Its
strong market position lies in the seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics and
overland businesses, with a clear focus on providing IT-based integrated logistics
solutions.

Further information can be found at www.kuehne-nagel.com