Schenker’s new logistics powerhouse with BAX Global in Australia & New Zealand

As of 1 August 2007, completion of the newly combined Schenker organisation marks a unique milestone for Schenker in Asia-Pacific

News Item Entered: Wednesday, August 01, 2007

(Sydney 01/08/07) Schenker and BAX Global are a part of DB Logistics, the Transportation and Logistics Division of Deutsche Bahn AG. Both companies have joined forces to become one of the industry's leading logistics providers in Australia and New Zealand.

The new Schenker will offer an enhanced range of services, complete in land operations, international air and ocean freight forwarding, and all related integrated logistics services. Both Schenker and BAX companies have been active in the Australian and New Zealand market for over 45 years. Schenker’s established portfolio of customers are offered services in air, ocean and land transportation, as well as integrated logistics and supply chain management, customs clearances, IT solutions, projects, fairs/events and wine transportation.

Ron Koehler, CEO of Schenker AU/NZ stated: “These decisions have laid the foundations for further achievement with our integration successfully completed. We have the expertise, passion and knowledge to make our customer’s supply chains function better. Our combined commitment and persistence is what has made us a strong company throughout our integration. New incorporated initiatives and implementation of new systems have been underway and clients are benefiting from the broader company services. During our integration, we in Australia have been moving ahead at a great pace with our teams continued enthusiasm, our vision and our Management. The combined human capital demonstrates shared values and is developed within an exciting, comprehensive talent Management system. I know we will be successful in whatever we undertake.”

Schenker Australia was established in 1962 in Sydney. Today, Schenker Australia provides a complete range of international air, ocean and land transportation, together with integrated logistics services. Schenker comprises over 1,100 people in 36 locations in Australia, and seven in New Zealand.

Schenker and BAX Global are in the process of integrating around the world. The joint organisation has a team of about 55,000 experts at 1,500 locations in 150 countries. Together Schenker and BAX are now the No. 1 source for European land transportation, No. 2 for global air freight, No. 3 for global ocean freight, No. 6 for global contract logistics and No. 3 for North American integrated heavy freight. Schenker is a part of DB Logistics, the Transportation and Logistics Division of Deutsche Bahn AG.