Agility launches new service at Dubai hub.Byline: Dubai Agility, a leading global provider of integrated logistics solutions, has launched its new Container Freight Station (CFS CFS abbr. chronic fatigue syndrome CFS, n.pr See syndrome, chronic fatigue. CFS Chronic fatigue syndrome, see there ) -- a major new consolidation and redistribution service -- from its hub in Dubai. This new service will be offered to all shippers and consignees who have shipment of less than a container load (LCL 1. LCL - The Larch interface language for ANSI standard C. [J.V. Guttag et al, TR 74, DEC SRC, Palo Alto CA, 1991]. 2. LCL - Liga Control Language. Controls the attribute evaluator generator LIGA, part of the Eli compiler-compiler. ). The launch of the CFS was a logical next step for Agility, as it continues to add value to its services in the Mena region, a statement said. By creating this hub, it can now consolidate the cargoes originating from various world ports and redistribute re·dis·trib·ute tr.v. re·dis·trib·ut·ed, re·dis·trib·ut·ing, re·dis·trib·utes To distribute again in a different way; reallocate. them throughout the Gulf and Africa. Furthermore, Agility has co-launched this service in the Far East and Europe. Greg Olsen
Greg Olsen (born March 11, 1985 in Wayne, New Jersey) is a tight end for the Chicago Bears. High school career Olsen attended Wayne Hills High School. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Agility Dubai, said: "Consolidation of LCL cargo is an important part of the ocean freight business and whilst we appreciate this is not a new product; we believe we have a competitive advantage to offer our clients -- our global network. We have the global presence from which to leverage more countries and areas than our competitor. In addition, we have substantial buying power Buying Power The money an investor has available to buy securities. In a margin account, the buying power is the total cash held in the brokerage account plus maximum margin available. Also referred to as "Excess Equity. with major carriers, meaning we can deliver greater value as well as a greater service to our clients. "In addition to ensuring the needs of all our clients are met with maximum efficiency, Agility believes strongly in being socially responsible. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service. and a CFS hub is another step forward in lowering our own and our clients' environmental pollution. By consolidating freight, the domino effect within the supply chain becomes more environmentally friendlier. We have implemented this across three continents and we will continue to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint," he said. At a time when consignees are shipping smaller volumes, the LCL market is likely to grow. Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZ) is located in the Jebel Ali area of the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. It offers an economic zone with lucrative business and tax incentives to corporations. (Jafza) port is well placed to cater to this market as turnaround times for vessels are very quick compared to other ports. This means that goods can be cleared and delivered to Agility's CFS, and ready for redistribution within 8-12 hours of the vessel's arrival, he said. Agility's CFS will offer handling and temporary storage of import/export laden and empty containers carried under customs control. The covered facility dedicated for this service comprises 1000 sq m with capacity for around 900 pallet positions. Other specific features include: free pick up of cargo with Jafza; value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. services (repackaging, labeling); door to door services; precise service schedules and multiple weekly frequencies. Agility operates from a worldwide network of 550 offices in 120 territories.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2008 www.tradearabia.com Copyright 2009 Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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