SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Panalpina, one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, in line with its "Go-west" strategy, participates in the Supply Chain Asia Summit - Chengdu Forum on November 17, 2011.
Justin Barrow, Panalpina Business Unit Manager West and one of the keynote speakers in the event, shares strategies and challenges of supply chain in western China. To further facilitate information exchange, the Panalpina team is on site to provide one-on-one in-depth supply chain consultation to existing and prospective customers.
Growing importance of Chengdu
Customers have the chance to find out more about Panalpina Chengdu's product portfolio and services. Chengdu has become a key focal point for investment in western China. In the Comprehensive Bonded Zone of Chengdu, Panalpina is investing in its logistics and warehousing capabilities. The expansion of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport will increase its importance as an air freight hub in the region. Panalpina will further develop its own-controlled flights to its Europe and North America hubs in Luxembourg and Huntsville, Alabama in 2012.
"We will continuously broaden our expertise and offering in supply chain solutions and freight forwarding. This is crucial to support our customers and to further expand in western China and elsewhere," says Barrow.
About The Supply Chain Asia Summit - Chengdu forum
The Supply Chain Asia Summit - Chengdu forum is focused on hot issues exist in current logistics supply chain, brought together hundreds of supply chain executives to share experiences and look ahead development trends. The Supply Chain Asia Summit is a high-level professional forums, emphasized on the development of supply chain. Its forward-oriented and authority own a high reputation in industry, which is regarded as a "benchmark" of the development in supply chain area. In November 2011, it will make its debut in Chengdu. "Supply Chain Asia Summit - Chengdu Forum" will combine the features and hot issues of the west area, so it will give you a deep and high-end professional exchange.
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The Panalpina Group
The Panalpina Group is one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, combining intercontinental Air and Ocean Freight with comprehensive Value-Added Logistics Services and Supply Chain Services. Thanks to its in-depth industry know-how and customized IT systems, Panalpina provides globally integrated end-to-end solutions tailored to its customers' supply chain management needs. The Panalpina Group operates a global network with some 500 branches in more than 80 countries. In a further 80 countries, it cooperates closely with partner companies. Panalpina employs approximately 15,000 people worldwide.
For more details, please contact:
Area Marketing & Communications Manager Greater China
Florence Leung
Tel: +852-2760-2498
Email: florence.leung@panalpina.com
