CargoGulf, a global neutral NVOCC (Non-vessel operating common carrier) operator today announced its plan to establish its global headquarters in Singapore.
Riding on its 20-year plus experience in the NVOCC industry, CargoGulf will fully utilise its base in Singapore as an ideal trans-shipment hub. Already boosting a strong presence in the Middle East, CargoGulf further expansion plans in the pipeline include the setting up of operational offices in UK, USA, Hong Kong, and aims to become one of the few “truly global NVOCC’s” with headquarters in Asia.
Operational from 1 January 2007, CargoGulf will focus on its core products of providing transportation services as a neutral NVOCC and Liner Principal. Its portfolio includes Groupage services, FCL Container "Box" services and General FCL services. CargoGulf operates its own fleet of containers and provide liner services between Asia, Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East. It also operates global Groupage services to Europe, Mediterranean, Middle East and USA.
Hans-Henrik Nielsen, Managing Director for CargoGulf says: “CargoGulf’s operational presence in Singapore will enable us to support our growing business within our key product sectors. With flexible sailing schedules, guaranteed space, long-term rate validities and a strong global neutral agency network, CargoGulf is ideally positioned to serve the shipping and logistic industries looking for a global partner.”
“CargoGulf’s immediate priorities in Singapore and Asia are to reinforce its brand and showcase its global NVOCC consolidation and principal liner services capabilities”, says Mr Nielsen. “As part of a strong neutral agency network, we will also tap on our global purchasing power fore more competitive rates that will benefit our customers”, he adds.
