International logistics company commemorates long history of success and expansion in Thailand
HONG KONG, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Logwin, a leading provider of global logistics and transportation services, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Thailand this year. Logwin in Thailand was established in 1989 with just three employees but has since grown to three offices and 74 people.
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Today, Logwin's three Thai offices are strategically located at the Bangkok Port and Customs Department, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and the deep sea port of Laem Chabang. Together, these facilities offer a full range of transportation services that include air and sea freight, land transportation, customs clearance, project management and logistics, as well as warehousing and distribution.
Over the 20 years that Logwin has had a presence in Thailand, the company has grown to become one of the major players in the Thai logistics market, after initially establishing operations in the mid 1980's to meet increasing demand for freight-related services that were required to support the prolific growth of exports from Thailand to the United States and Europe.
Prior to 1989, Logwin's business in Thailand was managed by local agents under the supervision of its sister operation, Logwin in Singapore. "Over the past two decades, we have enjoyed both a rich and varied history in Thailand," says Mr. Willie Wedemeyer, Managing Director of Logwin in Thailand.
"Throughout this time, Logwin, which was formally known as Birkart Globistics, has always been committed to the development of the transportation and shipping infrastructure in the region. This has included working diligently to lay the foundations that have contributed to establishing Thailand as a major service centre and logistics hub in the Far East region," he continues.
Commenting on the company's achievements in the Thai market, Mr. Wedemeyer cites the group's pioneering spirit, strong customer focus and understanding of local market requirements as key attributes that have contributed to the group's dynamic growth and expansion in Thailand.
"Providing dependable transportation and shipping solutions, coupled with our ability to continually introduce value-added services, and greater choices for our clients, has without a doubt contributed to our success in Thailand."
Mr. Wedemeyer also praised his team in Thailand, remarking that Logwin's achievements in the local market were in large part due to the expertise and professionalism of their staff who had helped the company build a reputation over the years as being one of the most experienced, knowledgeable and reliable service providers in the Thai market.
He points out, "In fact, I am pleased to declare that two of the three original employees that joined Logwin when we first started operations in Thailand in 1989 are still employed by the company!"
Logwin's Far East Regional Managing Director, Mr. Tomas Sonntag agrees. "On this special occasion, I wish to personally take this opportunity to thank our outstanding team of employees in Thailand, who even during times of crisis, have continued to deliver solid results by delivering solutions and services that have always served the best interests of our customers."
Mr. Sonntag adds, "Reflecting on our first 20 years of business in Thailand, we are also deeply grateful to each and every one of our customers and, on behalf of the management at Logwin, we wish to thank them for their support and confidence. For the future, we look forward to continuing our close co-operation with each of our customers, partners, employees and other members of the Thai community, to work with them to take on even bigger challenges and more exciting opportunities."
About Logwin AG
As an external partner, Logwin AG, develops a comprehensive range of logistics and service solutions for trade and industry. In 2008, the group generated sales of 2.0 billion euros and currently employs approximately 8,100 staff in 45 countries. Logwin operates in all main markets worldwide and has over 400 locations across all continents. With its three business segments Solutions (customer-oriented contract logistics), Air + Ocean (global air and ocean freight forwarding activities) and Road + Rail (land and special transportation activities in Central, Western and Eastern Europe), Logwin is one of the market leaders.
The Logwin business segment Air + Ocean is represented at over 200 locations, of which 98 are wholly-owned, on all five continents. Around 1,900 employees provide air and sea freight transport as well as specially tailored and complex logistics solutions. The focus of their international engagement is in Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and South Africa. The global network is reinforced by partnerships and cooperation agreements, which include membership of the sea freight cooperation Group 99 and the air freight cooperation FUTURE.
Logwin AG is listed in the Prime Standard of the Deutsche Borse. The majority shareholder is DELTON AG, Bad Homburg (Germany).
Press Contact:
Mr. Scott McArthur
Regional Sales & Marketing Director
Logwin Air & Ocean Far East Ltd.
Phone: +852-2879-3133
Mobile: +852-6018-6217
Fax: +852-3190-2146
Email: scott.mcarthur@logwin-logistics.com
Website: http://www.logwin-logistics.com
