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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.

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) will strengthen its market position in Europe's largest logistics market, Germany, by adding the Top 50 ocean freight forwarder ETS Transport & Logistics GmbH (ETS) to the group. The partnership will add scale and commercial muscles to SGL's German organisation, especially within ocean freight. The combined organisation of more than 100 experienced logistics professionals will significantly strengthen the global freight forwarder's position in the German market.

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nils Smedegaard Andersen, former CEO of Carlsberg and A.P. Moller - Maersk, as the first new board member and Chairman of the Board.

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Scan Global Logistics, one of the fastest-growing companies within global transportation and logistics, has today announced a multi-year renewal with Danish golf stars Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard.

Our engineers are put to the test when moving a +150-ton heavy transformer to the remote regions of Mozambique calls for a never tried before solution. While the monsoon is closing in, threatening to delay delivery, 40 dedicated people work relentlessly to solve the unique challenge in a close cross-country collaboration.

The ambitious global logistics provider, Scan Global Logistics (SGL), ramps up its European organization and network by acquiring two companies in the region. Acquiring Gelders Forwarding (Gelders), an air and ocean forwarder, will significantly scale SGL's airfreight services and enhance its presence in the technology sector. Meanwhile, Advection Logistics (Advection), a full-service logistics provider, becomes the first SGL office in Hungary and provides a platform for growth in the region.

At the start of this week, the local Shanghai government imposed a new lock-down and subsequently restrictions around the city of Shanghai. Inasmuch as restrictions are limited to specific areas and weekdays, we foresee a significant level of short-term disruption stemming from this situation.