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Logwin in Thailand Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
HONG KONG, Nov. 24/PRNewswire-Asia-AsiaNet/ --
International logistics company commemorates long history of success and expansion in Thailand
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.
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
SOURCE: Logwin AG
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