Kuwait-based Agility, a global provider of integrated supply chain solutions, recently completed the acquisition of Leader Group, the Alexandria-based company specialising in freight forwarding and shipping agency services.
Leader Group has extensive presence throughout Egypt with 52 employees in its five offices in Alexandria, Cairo, Cairo Airport, Port Said and Damietta. The company enjoys strong relationships with a long list of blue chip customers from the government, oil and gas and retail sectors, providing services to and from Europe, the Far East and the US.
“We are pleased to be part of a leading logistics supplier like Agility. Leader Group has a strong presence in Egypt and vast experience in customs clearance, haulage, sea and air freight, project logistics and shipping agency services,” said Jihad Dagher, Leader Group’s director.
“By joining Agility’s global network we not only offer a more comprehensive suite of services to our customers but also strengthen our presence on the international trade lanes,” added Nevine Leheta, co-director at Leader Group.
Agility currently has 450 offices across 100 countries around the world with employee strength of 20,000 experienced individuals.
“Agility offers a wide range of logistics services in the Middle East region. With a strong focus on personal service in response to our customer’s requirements, we constantly strive to add to our existing capabilities,” explained Elias Monem, chief executive officer, Middle East and Africa for Agility.
“With the acquisition of Leader Group and their extensive knowledge of the local market we look forward to offering a more comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end services and solutions to our valued customers in Egypt and the rest of the region,” he added.
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