HOUSTON, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc. (Nasdaq: EUSA),
today announced that it has strengthened its international presence by opening
overseas terminals in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Hong Kong represents
Eagle's first terminal in Asia, while the location at London's Gatwick airport
is Eagle's fourth terminal in the United Kingdom.
Eagle Freight Hong Kong, Ltd., Eagle's new Hong Kong subsidiary, will
serve as a gateway for China and will provide comprehensive transportation and
logistics services to markets all over the world. "Because Hong Kong is a
major center for many of our existing customers, we are delighted to establish
an office that will optimize transportation solutions and allow our customers
to compete more effectively in global markets," said Vittorio Favati,
Executive Vice President of International.
Sam Chung has been named the Managing Director for Eagle Freight Hong Kong
and has assembled a knowledgeable and experienced staff that will complement
Eagle's existing transportation network. Chung, who has over thirty years of
experience in the cargo industry, will utilize his worldwide transportation
alliances and expertise in air and ocean freight forwarding to provide new
options for our global customers.
Eagle International UK, Ltd. has expanded its network by opening a
terminal at London's Gatwick airport to enhance service capabilities to and
from this rapidly-growing strategic market. "This new Gatwick location will
provide obvious benefits for our UK customers and significantly improve
service capabilities for our customers in North America and Asia with cargo
destined for Europe, the Middle East and Africa," said Stephen Carattini, Vice
President of Foreign Development. Eagle also operates terminals in
Birmingham, Manchester and London -- Heathrow.
Eagle USA Airfreight's dedication to providing superior flexibility and
fewer shipping restrictions on a price competitive basis has made it a leading
provider of airfreight forwarding and other transportation and logistics
services. Its network of 72 terminals features state-of-the-art information
systems to maximize cargo management efficiency and customer satisfaction.
The Company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
"EUSA".
SOURCE Eagle USA Airfreight, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.eagleusa.com
CONTACT:
Douglas A. Seckel, Chief Financial Officer,
281-618-3420, or Mike Slaughter, Investor Relations,
281-618-3428, both of Eagle USA
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