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Interbulk Group PLC
15 September 2011
15 September 2011
InterBulk Group Plc
("InterBulk" or the "Company")
"Launch of Chinese Alliance"
InterBulk, a leading provider of intermodal logistics solutions to the chemical, polymer, food and mineral industries, is pleased to announce that its strategic partnership with Sinotrans, a leading logistics service provider in China, whose principal activities include freight forwarding, shipping agency, marine transportation and storage and terminal services, has been officially launched today at a public ceremony in Shanghai, China.
The event was attended by over 80 leading representatives of the chemical industry and a delegation from the local Chinese authorities including the Dutch consul of China.
Speeches were given by the Sinotrans president, Zhang Jian Wei, Chief Executive of Interbulk, Koert van Wissen, as well as key customers including Bayer MaterialScience, who highlighted the recently announced ISO-Silo project, a new patented innovation in flexible storage.
The Sinotrans InterBulk alliance, announced on 20 May 2011, will enable InterBulk to accelerate its growth into China, one of the fastest growing chemical production and consumption markets. Both InterBulk and Sinotrans believe that there are strong growth factors for bulk intermodal logistics solutions and that there are significant opportunities for expansion. In Sinotrans, InterBulk believes that not only has it identified an extremely strong partner for the Chinese and wider Asian markets, but it has also chosen a company with similar values and a complementary strategy.
Koert van Wissen, Chief Executive Officer of InterBulk, said:
"We are delighted to officially launch our alliance with Sinotrans, one of the most influential logistics providers globally. This relationship provides InterBulk with an excellent opportunity to drive our expansion in China, one of the fastest growing economies globally."
For further information, please contact:
InterBulk Group Plc
+44 1355 575 000