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<strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> opens Fuzhou office as South Ch<strong>in</strong>a expansion<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ues<br />
Hong Kong, Aug 2 2012<br />
<strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong>, a <strong>global</strong> <strong>leader</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>air</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>ocean</strong> <strong>freight</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>logistics</strong> services, has opened a<br />
new sales office <strong>in</strong> Fuzhou, Fujian Prov<strong>in</strong>ce, to strengthen its market presence across<br />
South Ch<strong>in</strong>a.<br />
The city is at the centre of grow<strong>in</strong>g cross straits trade with Taiwan <strong>and</strong> is home to many<br />
lead<strong>in</strong>g br<strong>and</strong> name companies who are <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the manufactur<strong>in</strong>g sector. As a<br />
result, <strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> is exp<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g its presence <strong>and</strong> service offer<strong>in</strong>g provid<strong>in</strong>g a comprehensive<br />
range of <strong>logistics</strong> services, with a focus on electronics, automotive, textiles <strong>and</strong> light<br />
goods.<br />
“We can see a lot of potential <strong>in</strong> Fuzhou as the city exp<strong>and</strong>s its <strong>in</strong>dustrial base <strong>and</strong> there<br />
is grow<strong>in</strong>g dem<strong>and</strong> for domestic <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternational <strong>logistics</strong> services. We are able to<br />
leverage opportunities for our customers through our worldwide network of offices. We<br />
have a world class IT platform <strong>and</strong> extensive multimodal transport expertise can deliver<br />
the best solutions both locally <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a <strong>and</strong> on a <strong>global</strong> basis,” said Jimmy Chow,<br />
Country Director for Southern Ch<strong>in</strong>a <strong>and</strong> Hong Kong at <strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong>.<br />
Fuzhou is the capital of Fujian Prov<strong>in</strong>ce with population of 7.1 million people <strong>and</strong> a<br />
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of USD58.6 billion <strong>in</strong> 2011. Industrial output comprises<br />
46.5% of the city’s GDP total.<br />
The new office is part of a longer term plan by <strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> to exp<strong>and</strong> its sales capability <strong>and</strong><br />
office network across a region that <strong>in</strong>cludes Hong Kong, Macau, Fujian, Guangdong,<br />
Guangxi, Guizhou, Jiangxi, Hunan, Ha<strong>in</strong>an <strong>and</strong> Yunnan prov<strong>in</strong>ces.<br />
<strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> is focused on develop<strong>in</strong>g its bus<strong>in</strong>ess opportunities transportation, warehous<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>and</strong> distribution, <strong>logistics</strong> services, l<strong>and</strong> transportation <strong>and</strong> <strong>freight</strong> forward<strong>in</strong>g to meet<br />
grow<strong>in</strong>g dem<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a.<br />
<strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> has worked with <strong>global</strong> br<strong>and</strong> named companies for decades <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries such<br />
as fashion <strong>and</strong> lifestyle, automotive, high tech, electronics & chemical sectors. The<br />
company develops specialized <strong>logistics</strong> solutions for every customer.<br />
Ends<br />
About <strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> AG<br />
As an external partner, <strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> AG, Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), develops a comprehensive<br />
range of <strong>logistics</strong> <strong>and</strong> service solutions for trade <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry. In 2011, the group generated<br />
sales of 1.3 billion euros <strong>and</strong> currently employs approximately 5,800 staff. <strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> operates <strong>in</strong> all<br />
ma<strong>in</strong> markets worldwide <strong>and</strong> has over 250 locations across all cont<strong>in</strong>ents. With its two bus<strong>in</strong>ess
segments Solutions (customer-focused contract <strong>logistics</strong> solutions) <strong>and</strong> Air + Ocean (<strong>global</strong> <strong>air</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> sea <strong>freight</strong> activities), <strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> AG is<br />
one of the <strong>leader</strong>s <strong>in</strong> the market.<br />
The <strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess segment Air + Ocean is represented at over 200 locations, of which 116<br />
are wholly-owned, on all five cont<strong>in</strong>ents. Around 2,000 employees provide <strong>air</strong> <strong>and</strong> sea <strong>freight</strong><br />
transport as well as specially tailored <strong>and</strong> complex <strong>logistics</strong> solutions. The focus of our<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational engagement is <strong>in</strong> Europe, Asia, Australia, South America <strong>and</strong> Africa. The <strong>global</strong><br />
network is re<strong>in</strong>forced by partnerships across all cont<strong>in</strong>ents.<br />
<strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong> AG is listed <strong>in</strong> the Prime St<strong>and</strong>ard of the Deutsche Börse. The majority shareholder is<br />
DELTON AG, Bad Homburg (Germany).<br />
www.logw<strong>in</strong>-<strong>logistics</strong>.com<br />
Your General Contact at <strong>Logw<strong>in</strong></strong>:<br />
Olaf Schuster | Regional Sales & Market<strong>in</strong>g Manager<br />
Air + Ocean | Far East<br />
Tel. +852 2827 8313<br />
Fax +852 3190 2115<br />
Email: olaf.schuster@logw<strong>in</strong>-<strong>logistics</strong>.com<br />
For Asia regional media enquiries:<br />
Russell Green<br />
RTG Communications<br />
Phone: +852 2858 7176<br />
Fax: +852 2893 3486<br />
Email: rtgc@rtgcommunications.com