TPI July 2012

handl ing & logist ics

Logistics firm expands freight forwarding division

launching a new marketing campaign in February to get the message out there.”

developed close working relationships with trusted partners across the globe. Some shipments are particularly challenging. For example, one customer regularly needs to transport refrigeration gases in 40ft tanks to the Middle East, including Libya and Syria, so reliable contacts and an in-depth knowledge of the regulations regarding moving goods through war zones is essential. “Surprisingly many of our customers are not aware that we have a worldwide logistics division,” said Mr Phillips. “I’ll be working hard to put that right during the next few months and we’ll be

Gary Phillips, commercial manager of Rhys Davies Freight Logistics, has taken over responsibility for the company’s freight forwarding division, with a brief to significantly expand its operations during the next two years. Rhys Davies Forwarding already provides export services, offering a one-stop service for the import and export of a wide range of goods, as well as goods more difficult to manage such as hazardous materials, gases, chemicals and oversize products, to and from any location in the world.

Key to this growth plan is the installation of new IT systems that will further streamline operations and give customers enhanced visibility of the progress of their shipments at every stage of their journey. This system will control all activities, and provide the frontline staff with more time to focus on growth and customer service. rhys davies Freight logistics – UK gary.phillips@rhysdavies.co.uk www.rhysdavies.co.uk

Rhys Davies Forwarding has been operating for 20 years and has

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