Agility and Linfox form alliance to target resources projects in Australia
Australia, November 3 2010 – Agility and Linfox Logistics have formed an alliance to focus on providing logistics solutions to major oil, gas and mining projects, primarily in remote areas of Australia.
The two companies already provide logistics services to the massive Gorgon gas field development in Western Australia, with Agility as the lead logistics provider and Linfox providing specialised transport and warehouse services. A joint office in Gladstone in Queensland has been established to seek logistics opportunities as the region’s resources industry continues to develop.
Agility’s CEO Australasia and North Asia, Mick Turnbull said, “The two companies will leverage their combined expertise to provide supply chain solutions to major projects in the oil, gas and mining sectors. We look forward to supporting major resources projects in remote regions.”
Agility is a leading global logistics company that delivers a comprehensive range of supply chain solutions. The company offers air, sea and road freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution and specialised services for project logistics, fairs and events, fuels and chemicals.
Linfox is a leading Asian Pacific logistics company operating in 10 countries in the region and has expertise in in-country road and rail transport services, warehousing and off site receipting. The business provides sophisticated supply chain solutions design and implementation to leading businesses in the Industrial, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Retail and Linehaul sectors.
Linfox President Resources, Peter Stokes said, “This strategic alliance is an important extension of our expertise in supporting major resource projects, often in remote regions. Linfox supports key extractive industries across Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.”
“We have a strong working relationship with Agility and I believe our strategic alliance will help support Australian resource development as well as opportunities overseas in the future.”
About Agility
From its roots in emerging markets, Agility brings efficiency to supply chains in some of the globe’s most challenging environments, offering unmatched personal service, a global footprint and customized capabilities in developed countries and emerging economies alike. A publicly traded company, Agility is one of the world’s leading providers of integrated logistics with close to $6 billion in annual revenue and 32,000 employees in over 550 offices across 120 countries.
Agility's commercial business, Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), is headquartered in Switzerland. Agility GIL provides supply chain solutions to meet complex and traditional customer needs. GIL offers air, sea and road freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution and specialized services in project logistics, fairs and events, fuels and chemicals.
Agility's unique collection of portfolio businesses includes Agility Defense & Government Services, a logistics provider to governments, ministries of defense and international organizations. Agility's Infrastructure group of companies manages commercial and industrial real estate and offers solutions in customs optimization and clearance, waste management and recycling, aviation services, remote infrastructure and life support.
For more information about Agility, visit http://www.agilitylogistics.com.
About Linfox
Lindsay Fox started the business with one truck in 1956. The Linfox Group of companies has grown and today includes Linfox Logistics, Linfox Property Group, Armaguard and Linfox Airports with operations in 10 countries across the Asia Pacific region.
The Logistics business has more than 15,000 employees and operates a fleet of over 5,000 vehicles and 2.0 million square metres of warehousing.
Linfox Logistics has four Business Units; Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Retail, Industrial and Linehaul, which deliver specialised supply chain expertise to our customers. A Supply Chain Solutions team provides expert consulting focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
For more information about Linfox, visit http://www.linfox.com.
