Aramex, the global logistics and transportation solutions provider, recently announced that it had completed the full acquisition of Berco Express, one of South Africa’s leading logistics and transportation companies.
Established in 1992, by Bernard Cox as part of the Berco Group, Berco Express has evolved from a pure courier company to a leading provider of transportation and logistics services, with a significant share of the country’s freight and logistics market. It operates 15 branches throughout South Africa, and employs more than 700 people.
The strategic acquisition of Berco Express follows Aramex’s recent venture into the Chinese market with the launch of the joint venture company with SinoAir, and the acquisition of OneWorld Courier and In-Time Couriers in Kenya in the 1st quarter of this year.
“Aramex has, for some time now, viewed South Africa as a highly attractive market with a business friendly environment and significant growth prospects, and our acquisition of Berco Express, a company that we have long admired for it’s great culture, brilliant management, and leading brand, will introduce exciting growth and development opportunities for us in Africa,” said Fadi Ghandour, Founder and CEO of Aramex.
“We are very happy to be handing over the reins of Berco Express to Aramex, a company that shares our culture and ethics,” says Bernard Cox, outgoing Chairman of the company.
Andy van der Velde, Chief Executive Officer of Berco Express stated that Berco management and staff are extremely excited to join a leading global logistics and transportation solution provider.
He added that Berco’s product offering in South Africa will be even further developed and expanded with Aramex’s full range of solutions.
“Our South African customers will continue to experience the excellent levels of service that Berco is known for.
The full range of services offered by Aramex will be introduced to the South African market, including integrated logistics solutions, international and domestic express delivery, freight forwarding, secure records and information management solutions, and e-services, including e- business solutions and Shop and Ship.
Aramex plans to further expand across Southern Africa with the opening of additional offices and warehouses, while training and developing South African employees to meet the needs of its customers in South Africa and to support the expansion strategy across Africa.
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Source: vaalweekblad.com