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STAMFORD, CT. (September 4, 2007)-- IJS Global, Inc., the fast growing air and ocean freight forwarder, customs broker and non-vessel operating common carrier, announced today it is expanding into Africa through an exclusive partnership with Value Clearing and Forwarding, a division of the JSE Listed Value Logistics Ltd, one of South Africa’s most prominent supply chain management specialists.
Under the agreement, Value Clearing and Forwarding will represent IJS Global in the Republic of South Africa and all countries falling within the Sub-Saharan Africa region, including Mauritius, Seychelles and Madagascar. In return, Value Clearing and Forwarding will leverage IJS Global’s worldwide reach and expertise to expand its operations across the globe.
“With this announcement, we have now extended the IJS Global brand to every major trading continent,” said Giorgio Laccona, IJS Global’s Chairman and CEO. “In so doing, we have partnered with one of South Africa’s most seasoned and respected companies. Value Clearing and Forwarding owns all the qualities of a superbly qualified partner: Longevity, a loyal customer and partner base, and a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges of moving goods in and out of Africa. We couldn’t have chosen a better partner to capitalize on the growth of a continent with so much economic potential.”
Added Steven Gottschalk, CEO of Value Logistics Ltd., “our local experience, combined with IJS Global’s multi-national resources, positions both companies to add significant value to their respective customer bases. Through the IJS Global network, we will be able to broaden our reach, and our unique value proposition, beyond Africa. At the same time, IJS Global will take advantage of our local and regional expertise to offer its customers an entry into this fast-growing and potentially lucrative market. It is the best of both worlds, and we are delighted to be affiliated with such a strong, capable partner."
ABOUT VALUE CLEARING AND FORWARDING
The Value Clearing and Forwarding division was established just over four years ago. The division completes the supply chain within the Value Group with one service provider who is able to provide full logistical services. This enhances the 1 Contact 1 Bill concept, which is a registered trademark of Value Logistics Ltd, enabling clients access to a full service offering through one point of contact.
With its head office in Johannesburg and offices at all the major sea ports and international airports, Value Clearing and Forwarding is able to offer electronic Customs Clearance procedures at all entry and exit points to and from South Africa.
The staff are highly trained with years of experience in the freight industry in seafreight, airfreight and road transport for imports and exports. The company can be found on the Web at http://www.value.co.za
ABOUT IJS GLOBAL
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 eight U.S. offices as well as internationally through a network of agents and company owned offices.
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