Yusen Logistics announced that it is opening a branch office in Switzerland on January 1, 2017. The new, office, located near the Zurich Airport increases the number of outposts in its European network to 78 locations. The operation is the company\u2019s first in Switzerland.
\nThe new outpost will offer air and ocean freight services, land transportation and Customs clearance.
\nIan Veitch, chief regional officer, Yusen Logistics Europe explained that the expansion in Switzerland \u201crepresents an important strategic step for us.\u201d He noted that the Switzerland location would increase Yusen\u2019s global network and decrease transport times.
\nThe Japan-based freight forwarder has also taken steps to increase its portfolio in the EU region, adding IATA\u2019s CEIV-Pharma certification at its Amsterdam Schiphol Airport location last November in a bid to capture high-value pharma shipments moving between the EU, the U.S. and Asian markets.
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