Agility Acquires Mexico-Based Freight Forwarding Company to Expand Americas Operations

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Wed May 27, 2009 11:00am EDT

MEXICO CITY--(Business Wire)--
Agility, a leading global provider of integrated logistics solutions, has
acquired its longstanding partner in Mexico -- Trafinsa S.A. de C.V. and U.S.
affiliate Trafinsa International, LLC - strengthening Agility`s existing
presence in the country. 

Headquartered in Mexico City, Trafinsa operates four branches located in
Guadalajara, Monterrey, Laredo (Texas) and Mexico City. The company provides
cargo management, air and ocean export, handling, deconsolidation and
documentation services to various industries, including cement, food, brewery
and automotive. 

"Our relationship with Trafinsa spans 23 years, over which the company has
established itself as a growing freight forwarding player with strong project
forwarding capabilities," said Mike Bible, CEO, Agility Americas. "By merging
operations, Agility customers can take advantage of seamless service to and from
Mexico, as well as access to extensive industry-specific expertise." 

Trafinsa has created a global import and export footprint via Agility`s network
of offices and customers. Moreover, Agility`s broad project forwarding expertise
allows Trafinsa to tap into industry verticals in which the company is not
currently active. 

"The merger reflects Agility`s continuing commitment to Latin America," said
Eduardo Porter, CEO, Trafinsa. "Together, our priority is to offer clients
personalized service and practical solutions for their day-to-day freight
forwarding operations both here in Mexico and abroad." 

Signing and closing for the acquisition took place on April 30, 2009. 

About Agility

Agility is one of the world`s leading providers of integrated logistics to
businesses and governments. It is a publicly traded company with $6.8 billion in
annual revenue and more than 34,000 employees in over 550 offices and 120
countries. 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 and emerging economies
alike. 

Agility`s commercial division, Agility Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), is
headquartered in Switzerland and provides supply chain solutions to customers in
technology, retail, chemicals, and other industries. Agility Defense &
Government Services (DGS), based in Washington, offers logistics services to
governments, relief agencies and international institutions worldwide. Agility
Infrastructure group companies primarily focus on opportunities in the Middle
East, Africa and South Asia, providing infrastructure support in the areas of
industrial real estate, customs optimization, and airline services. 

For more information, visit our website: www.agilitylogistics.com. 





Fleishman-Hillard
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