Jacobson Companies Expands to European Market Through Strategic Partnership with Rhenus Logistics
Des Moines, IA, February 02, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics provider, is pleased to announce that it has implemented a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics, one of Europe’s leading logistics service providers. This partnership allows Jacobson Companies access to an extensive logistics network into European countries with one partner. Jacobson’s International Logistics division will provide regular Air and Ocean services to Central and Eastern Europe on a scheduled and expedited basis. Rhenus operates one of the largest LTL road networks in Europe, departing from their gateways in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Air); Frankfurt, Germany; Rotterdam, Netherlands; and Antwerp, Belgium (Ocean).
Lutz Welter, COO Seafreight of Rhenus Freight Logistics GmbH & Co. KG states, “Rhenus is happy to build a partnership with a company that has a strong growth strategy and professional teams in operations and business development.”
The Jacobson/Rhenus partnership is a major building block in Jacobson’s strategy to create a global end-to-end logistics solution for its customers. Rhenus’ clear understanding of customer commitment, continuous innovation, and sharing of best practices make the partnership with Jacobson a win-win for the expansion into Europe.
Peter Knapp, President of Jacobson International Logistics Services (ILS) states, “The strategic partnership with Rhenus will not only allow us to provide very competitive Transatlantic services, but also offer supply chain services in Europe such as warehousing, value-added services and LTL/FTL services.”
About Rhenus
Founded in 1912, The Rhenus Group has an annual turnover amounting to €2.7 billion, making it one of Europe’s leading logistics service providers. Rhenus employs 16,300 people at more than 290 locations worldwide. The Rhenus business areas – Contract Logistics, Freight Logistics, Port Logistics and Public Transport – manage complex supply chains and provide a wealth of innovative value-added services. www.rhenus.com
About Jacobson Companies
Founded in 1968, Jacobson Companies is a leading third-party logistics service provider offering end-to-end supply chain management solutions around the globe. Our service offerings include freight forwarding (ocean & air), customs brokerage, PO management, consolidation at origin, deconsolidation, warehousing & distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing, staffing and transportation management. Jacobson operates more than 35 million square feet of warehouse space worldwide with approximately 7,000 employees. Jacobson maintains a website at http://www.jacobsonco.com.
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Lutz Welter, COO Seafreight of Rhenus Freight Logistics GmbH & Co. KG states, “Rhenus is happy to build a partnership with a company that has a strong growth strategy and professional teams in operations and business development.”
The Jacobson/Rhenus partnership is a major building block in Jacobson’s strategy to create a global end-to-end logistics solution for its customers. Rhenus’ clear understanding of customer commitment, continuous innovation, and sharing of best practices make the partnership with Jacobson a win-win for the expansion into Europe.
Peter Knapp, President of Jacobson International Logistics Services (ILS) states, “The strategic partnership with Rhenus will not only allow us to provide very competitive Transatlantic services, but also offer supply chain services in Europe such as warehousing, value-added services and LTL/FTL services.”
About Rhenus
Founded in 1912, The Rhenus Group has an annual turnover amounting to €2.7 billion, making it one of Europe’s leading logistics service providers. Rhenus employs 16,300 people at more than 290 locations worldwide. The Rhenus business areas – Contract Logistics, Freight Logistics, Port Logistics and Public Transport – manage complex supply chains and provide a wealth of innovative value-added services. www.rhenus.com
About Jacobson Companies
Founded in 1968, Jacobson Companies is a leading third-party logistics service provider offering end-to-end supply chain management solutions around the globe. Our service offerings include freight forwarding (ocean & air), customs brokerage, PO management, consolidation at origin, deconsolidation, warehousing & distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing, staffing and transportation management. Jacobson operates more than 35 million square feet of warehouse space worldwide with approximately 7,000 employees. Jacobson maintains a website at http://www.jacobsonco.com.
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