May.19--GERMANY's DB Schenker Logistics has opened up its own business in Windhoek, the capital and the largest city of Namibia with an office in another city Walvis Bay, after acquiring full ownership of service partner Desert Logistics, which used to operate the business in the region in the past five years.
    "The focus of the activities is on looking forward to exponential growth in the Namibian market whilst maintaining good relations with existing customers by providing reliable and cost efficient world class logistics services," said regional director NME/Africa Peter Glatz in a company statement.
    "I am proud that all current employees of Desert Logistics remain with us," said, managing director of Schenker Namibia (Pty) Ltd Fritz Kaufmann, who was the former chief of Desert Logistics. "We plan to grow and expand our market share."
    The company said its highlighted services include air and ocean freight, freight forwarding (road and rail), customs clearing, warehousing and distribution, courier services, and ground handling.
    The new Schenker Namibia (Pty) Ltd strengthens the global DB Schenker network that comprises 2,000 locations in more than 130 countries.

(Source:shippingazette)