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Move Supports Recent Investments in China, Hong Kong
STAMFORD, CT (July 31, 2006)--IJS Global Inc., a fast-growing air and ocean freight forwarder, customs broker and non-vessel operating common carrier, said today it has launched its own operations in Taiwan under the name of IJS Global (Taiwan) Ltd. Taiwan is the first location in Asia where IJS Global has formed a company rather than acquiring or partnering with established firms.
Under the new management structure, Simon Tam, currently head of IJS Global’s operations in China and Hong Kong, has been promoted to Regional Director, North Asia, and will take on additional responsibility for Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Kenneth Cheuk, a 20-year veteran of the Taiwanese transport logistics industry, has been named Managing Director of IJS Global (Taiwan) Ltd. and will run its day-to-day operations supported by a staff of seasoned professionals.
IJS Global (Taiwan) Ltd. will offer a full range of air, ocean and land transport services ranging from express carriage and project forwarding to less-than-container load sea freight and sea/air solutions.
The joint venture continues to broaden IJS Global’s reach across the Asia-Pacific, and is a logical expansion to support recent investments in China and Hong Kong. IJS Global also has operations in the Philippines and Thailand. Further expansion is planned throughout the region.
“We chose to establish our own presence in Taiwan because we wanted to have full control of operations so closely linked geographically to China and Hong Kong,” said John Gallahan, President and CEO - Asia Pacific and Americas, IJS Global. “Our new company will support Taiwanese exporters locally in addition to those who have shifted their production to China and are exporting from there. We are also well-positioned to help Taiwanese importers who are sourcing from markets around the globe.”
Simon Tam added, “Taiwan is a trade and economic powerhouse in its own right, and its proximity to China and Hong Kong only increases its prominence in world commerce. With operations in China, Hong Kong and, now, Taiwan, we can offer businesses full product and geographic coverage throughout the region.”
ABOUT IJS GLOBAL INC.
Headquartered in Stamford, CT., IJS Global, Inc. (www.ijsglobal.com) is building a global logistics footprint through a carefully calibrated strategy of internal growth and timely acquisitions. It operates out of seven U.S. locations as well as internationally through a network of agents and company owned offices.
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