[271216.EN.BIZ] Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics Takes Over Spanish Forwarder Bofill & Arnan

HONG KONG's Kerry Logistics Network Limited has announced the takeover of the freight forwarding businesses of Bofill & Arnan, one of Spain's oldest customs brokers and freight forwarders.

The acquisition, part of Kerry's global strategy, will enhance logistics and forwarding services in Spain with an accent on the China, Taiwan, and India trade lanes, the company said.

Kerry said it already provides a complete suite of freight forwarding solutions, from air and sea freight, and customs brokerage, to door-to-door solutions in a wide spectrum of industries.

It said the additional businesses would further strengthen Kerry Logistics' service offerings and network in Spain through the addition of its sales force and two offices, one in Valencia, and one in Alicante.

"The freight forwarding businesses of Bofill & Arnan will be integrated into our existing network and will continue to be managed by Sebastian Bernardo, our managing director in Spain," said Kerry's European managing director Thomas Blank.

Following the transaction, Kerry Logistics will be operating from four locations in Spain, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Alicante, "with complete service coverage of major airports and seaports in the country."

"Spain is home to some of the world's biggest fashion retailers and some of Kerry Logistics' global key accounts," said the company statement.

Kerry Logistics has more than 700 service locations in 41 countries and territories, and is managing more than four million square metres of logistics facilities worldwide.

Source : HKSG.