Panalpina moves

Panalpina World Transport, whose international partner MIT Cargo is a member of the blue chip Hayleys Group, moved its offices and warehouses to a new location at the Amsterdam Schiphol airport featuring over 12,000 square metres of space, making it the first ever logistics provider to have direct access to the tarmac.

Using 'Vrachtgebouw Nr.18' (VR 18) will enable Panalpina to speed up its ground handling activities and improve the security of the supply chain, thus generating added value for customers.

The new complex, situated in Schiphol South East adjacent to the tarmac, consists of 10,000m2 of warehouse space and 2,016m2 of office space. It is TAPA-A certified and GDP compliant (GDP=Good Distribution Practice). Unlike other providers, Panalpina is having the entire supply chain under its own control which will allow transit times to be reduced considerably while at the same time improving cargo security. The warehouse and territory are equipped with closed circuit television and all Panalpina staff working on the premises has undergone HSE and security training.

The international partner of Panalpina World Transport, MIT Cargo, has been in the forefront of the Sri Lankan freight management industry for over two decades and provides domestic and global logistical solutions to the import and export trade. The Panalpina Group is one of the world's leading suppliers of forwarding and logistics services, specializing in end-to-end supply chain management solutions and intercontinental air freight and ocean freight shipments. With its in-depth industry know-how and state-of-the-art IT systems, Panalpina provides globally integrated door-to-door forwarding services tailored to customers' individual needs.

The Panalpina Group operates a close-knit network with some 500 branches in over 80 countries. In a further 80 countries, it cooperates closely with partner companies. Panalpina employs about 14,000 people worldwide.