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Zug (Switzerland), 3 August 2023: Alpha Augmented Services AG (Alpha Augmented Services), an innovation leader in software-based transport optimisation, and global logistics provider Scan Global Logistics (SGL), have entered into a commercial partnership. Going forward, the international full-service logistics provider Scan Global Logistics A/S (SGL) will use the AI-supported software solution from Alpha Augmented Services and integrate it into its product range for both potential and existing customers.

In 2021, we acquired Horizon International. With 41 years of industry experience, Mark Talbot, CEO of the UK and Ireland pre- and post the merger, has experienced acquisitions from the inside before. 'I've seen how not to do it', he says without hesitating, 'and now I've seen how to get it right'.

The transit time is only 1,5 days from Shanghai, China, to the South-East Asian port of destination, but the shipment of 46 electric buses faces challenges and a tight deadline from the beginning. Our team's close network and relations with selected carriers become key to the successful delivery.

Based in the US and Denmark, respectively, Angie Santillan, Chief Administrative Officer, North America, and EVP Kim Brodersen have worked together on numerous customers together since 1996, visiting multiple countries over the years.

COVID lockdowns, port congestions and the war in Ukraine are some of the headlines for 2022. Heads of Ocean Freight, Aneta Kopacz, Poland and Crystal Zhang, China, share their insights into the impacts on worldwide logistics and the leadership and customer management required to keep goods moving and customers satisfied in times of turmoil.

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Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is pleased to announce Thomas Nieszner, former CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Europe/CEE, EMEA, and latest as Global CEO of DHL Global Forward, to its Board of Directors.

In early 2023, Fives FCB, a renowned cement plant supplier, awarded us the delivery of all plant equipment, totalling 90,000 freight tons, for a new clinker production line in Rufisque, Senegal. A Control Tower setup at our new Industrial Project office in Dunkirk, France, will coordinate deliveries from more than seven countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia via Dakar Port to meet the tight deadlines of the 18-month-long high-value project.

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) continues its European expansion as they open a new office in Dunkirk, France. It's SGL's third office in France and part of establishing a centre of expertise in Northern France within the Industrial Projects sector. The expansion follows the recent opening in Romania; reportedly, other countries will soon be added to the global freight forwarder's growing footprint.