CEVA Logistics acquires AMI Worldwide

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- 25 Jun 2020 ( #980 ) - Marseilles, France
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AMI has an extensive African network
AMI has an extensive African network
CEVA Logistics has acquired a majority stake in AMI Worldwide Limited and incorporated its extensive network throughout East and Southern Africa.

CEVA has acquired a controlling shareholding in the Belgian third-party logistics provider which has more than 100 years of expertise in East and Southern Africa.

From 1 July, the AMI Worldwide office network in 12 countries in East and Southern Africa and its almost 1,000 employees will join the CEVA global network. They will provide a platform for further investment and expansion throughout the continent, with the objective of offering CEVA's customers a seamless network, facilitating cargo movement within Africa and strengthening trade ties with the rest of the world.

With its latest strategic investments, CEVA is greatly expanding its capabilities in Africa, where it is able to provide a full range of logistics services to meet the rapid growth of the retail and consumer goods markets there. Simultaneously, it claims to be able to link its customers to its strong global network alongside its best-in-class services and unmatched expertise.
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