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January 30, 2005
NACA Announces China Foray
NACA embarks on first step in augmenting global operations
(PRWEB) January 30, 2005 -- NACA Logistics begins the first phase in the development of founder and Chairman, Owen Glenns vision for a Global Resource Center (GRC) to supplement the global operations of NACA. Zhuhai, located next to Macau in Southern China and in close proximity to Hong Kong, was chosen as the most strategic location.
How do you say ‘NACA’ in Chinese? “Luckily, this is not an issue that I even had to think about. One of the biggest surprises I had was the extent to which it is easy to work with the business environment there. The officials were pro-active, made communication very easy and were focused on attracting business. I was struck by the locations effective transportation systems along with the dedication to economic growth; it’s perfect for our plans to globally support the company,” commented Haydn O’Brien, Senior Vice President Global Operations, on his visit to finalize the plans for the new resource center in Zhuhai.
Mr. O’Brien will head the new facilitys operations during the first stage. The objective of this stage is to help the company maintain and update databases which have grown to require special attention.
The GRC will bring added economic growth to the region with the activity it will induce. NACA Logistics’ new center will employ 60 to 80 people during the first developmental stage. In an effort to cultivate a secure and mutually beneficial partnership with the local government, Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Mike Dye, Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific, met with the Zhuhai municipal development bureau.
“Zhuhai is one of China's oldest Special Economic Zones, which were created to foster economic development in the mainland. We are sincerely grateful to the entire team at the Zhuhai Municipal Development Bureau for assisting us during our location search. The city draws high quality talent from multiple local universities and access to a professional pool of people has been very well planned by the government,” noted Mr. Dye.
The NACA GRC will operate in the Zhuhai Southern Software Park (SSP), which will be connected to all neighboring major cities via the future trans-sea bridge as well as highways of the Guangdong province, Hong Kong and Macau, making it advantageously located and easily accessible to trade.
Vanguard Logistics Services Limited (VLS) Hong Kong, a wholly owned subsidiary of NACA Logistics, will open a VLS Zhuhai location that will serve as the corporate entity operating the GRC. The long-term lease was signed during a ceremony at the Zhuhai Southern Software Park in mid-December. The site is intended to be operational by early 2005.
About NACA Logistics
NACA Logistics is one of the largest global non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCC) and is the first neutral transportation group to combine the businesses of NVOCC, warehousing and information technology all under one parent company. NACA Logistics is a major global presence in the industry with agencies in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, North and South America. The NACA Logistics group of companies includes Brennan International Transport, Direct Container Line, Conterm Consolidation Services and Vanguard Logistics Services. For further information visit www.nacalogistics.com
Posted by Industrial at January 30, 2005 01:05 PM