Agility, a leading global provider of integrated supply chain solutions recently completed the acquisition of Leader Group, that specializes in freight forwarding and shipping agency services based in Alexandria, Egypt. Integrating the Leader Group into its extensive worldwide network has enabled Agility to offer a broader and more comprehensive service to its customers in Egypt and the rest of the Middle East region.
Leader Group has extensive presence throughout Egypt with 52 employees in its five offices in Alexandria, Cairo, Cairo Airport, Port Said, and Damietta. The company enjoys strong relationships with a long list of blue chip customers from the Government, Oil and Gas and Retail sectors providing services to and from Europe, the Far East and the US.
Commenting on the acquisition, Co-directors of the Leader Group, Jihad Dagher and Nevine Leheta said: “We are pleased to be part of a leading logistics supplier like Agility. Leader Group has a strong presence in Egypt and vast experience in customs clearance, haulage, sea and air freight, project logistics and shipping agency services.
“By joining Agility’s global network we not only offer a more comprehensive suite of services to our customers but also strengthen our presence on the international trade lanes,” they added.
Agility currently has 450 offices across 100 countries around the world with employee strength of 20,000 experienced individuals. With an aim to provide truly personalized supply chain services, Agility offers flexible solutions tailored to meet the individual business needs of their diverse range of customers, supported by a comprehensive network of warehousing facilities, transportation and freight management services.
Elias Monem, Chief Executive Officer – Middle East and Africa for Agility explained: “Agility offers a wide range of logistics services in the Middle East region. With a strong focus on personal service in response to our customer’s requirements, we constantly strive to add to our existing capabilities. With the acquisition of Leader Group and their extensive knowledge of the local market we look forward to offering a more comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end services and solutions to our valued customers in Egypt and the rest of the region. ”
About Agility
Agility is a global provider of integrated supply chain solutions with more than 20,000 employees, 450 offices in 100 countries around the world and over $4.5 billion in annual revenue. A publicly traded company, we offer our customers truly personalized service and flexible solutions tailored to meet their individual business needs, supported by a comprehensive network of warehousing facilities, transportation and freight management services. Our customers span a range of industries from technology and retail to consumer products and oil and gas. In addition, Agility has three specialized business units: Defense & Government Services, Project Logistics, and Fairs & Events Logistics, each with dedicated teams to meet the complex customer requirements in these markets. For more information about Agility, please visit www.agilitylogistics.com.
