The proposed acquisition will strengthen Scan Global Logistics’ presence in key markets, place the company among the top 20 freight forwarders in the world, and broaden the supply chain capabilities available to customers beyond traditional freight forwarding.

Effective November 2011, Mr. Henrik von Sydow (59) has been appointed new CEO of Scan Global Logistics.

During August, Scan Global Logistics airlifted around 3000 tons of air cargo for the humanitarian crises in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, and much more is scheduled to go during September & October.