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MODERN FREIGHT COMPANY Key official: Nick Trott, general manager In numbers: 5 offices; 12,000 sqm of open storage space and 30,000 pallet positions
Established in 1977, Modern Freight Company (MFC) is a diversified and established Logistics Company based in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai that provides world class international freight solutions to a global custom-
er base. Being able to provide excellence service for more than 3 decades MFC has been able to expand into new areas of business, opened new premises across the UAE and gained ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18001 accreditation. Today it provides services in Contract Logistics (with its owned warehousing units in Jafza), project management, container conversions, custom clearance, removal services and freight
forwarding (domestic transport, international air and ocean freight and sea-air combined operations) from its offices in Jebel Ali, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and in Doha, Qatar. MFC operates state of the art warehouse and distribution centers with 12000 m2 of open storage and 30,000 pallet rack positions, and is able to safely store, distribute and provide specialist services to all clients. The Company also specialises in project freight management and all associated planning and implementation service and has highly qualified licensed customs clearance staff for a complete range of customs clearance services for both import and export of shipments.
GLOBELINK WEST STAR SHIPPING Key Official: Martin J. Aranha, managing director In numbers: 26 regional offices serving +100 ports and +1,500 destinations worldwide
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Established in 1989, Globelink West Star provides professional and reliable shipping services around the world. Today, Globelink West Star is recognised as one of the leading LCL consolidators, importers and exporters in the region. It has built a good reputation over the last 26 years and is known for excellence in freight forwarding and all other services. A major highlight is the company’s partnership with CWT Globelink Singapore in April, 2004. CWT Globelink is an international network of freight forwarders. CWT Globelink has
26 offices throughout the region and is affiliated with major forwarders around the world. This illustrious track record has strengthened the Group’s network facilitating services to more than 100 international port and 1,500 destinations around world. Globelink West Star Shipping provides services that include freight forwarding – import and export, LCL consolidation; air freight, distribution and warehousing, exhibition and projects, customs clearance and land transportation and shipping agency services.
PANALPINA
Key official: Peter Triebel, Regional CEO, Middle East, Africa, CIS In numbers: 500 offices in 90 countries; +15,000 employees
The Panalpina Group is one of the world’s leading providers of supply chain solutions. The company combines its core products of air freight, ocean freight and logistics to deliver globally integrated, customised end-to-end solutions. Drawing on in-depth industry know-how and customised IT systems, Panalpina manages the needs of its customers’ supply chains even if they prove demanding. Energy solutions is a specialised service for the energy and capital project sector.
The Swiss-based Panalpina Group operates a global network with some 500 offices in more than 70 countries and it works with partner companies in a further 90 countries. Panalpina employs over 15,000 people worldwide who deliver comprehensive services that match high standards expected from their customers. In 2014, Panalpina transported 857,800 tons by air freight and 1,606, 500 TEUs by ocean freight. Logistics News ME | November 2015 | 37