DB SCHENKER has announced it will expand its Australasian operations to the growing Papua New Guinea market.
Schenker Australia CEO Ron Koehler says PNG is considered by many as Australia's biggest import and export destination.
A non-exclusive sales and handling agreement with local partner Swift Agencies will see Schenker offer integrated logistics services in and out of the country.
Koehler said preparing for future growth in the Oceania region as a whole was behind the decision.
Schenker announced that as of this year it will focus on the oil, gas, healthcare, aeroparts, consumer electronics, automotive and mining in industries in PNG.
A Schenker spokesperson said the company will provide extensive service offerings in PNG, such as ocean freight to Lae and Port Moresby, customs clearance, domestic distribution (door to door), warehousing and storage, to supply chain planning and supply chain management.
Additionally, the transportation services offered include break bulk, LCL, hazardous and dangerous goods, temperature controlled cargo for cold chains and project cargo.
Ocean freight consignments from Australia to PNG can be scheduled weekly, the company added.
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