TAIWAN freight transportation specialist Dimerco has opened a new office in Seattle, bringing its total network of owned offices in North America to 21. The new branch will offer the benefits associated with US free trade zones (FTZ), already enjoyed by its customers in Los Angeles, New York and Miami.
Commenting on the location, Dimerco Express (USA) general manager Kenneth Leung said: 'Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the US with a strong economy and dynamic business environment. The Port of Seattle, which also operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, is the eighth largest airport in the United States and is a major gateway for trade with Asia.'
He continued: 'Seattle is a free trade zone, which means that customers can expect improved inventory management, with no storage limits and fewer regulatory requirements for re-export, as well as capped Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF). The free trade zone environment will enable us to help our customers achieve better cash flow and significant cost saving opportunities.'
The Seattle office will focus on air export, particularly aerospace, medical and health, and electrical equipment, as well as targeting diversified cargo, perishable goods such as seafood and fruit.
The network expansion reflects Dimerco's rapid growth in the region, which rose by 20 per cent in the first quarter to US$35 million, against Dimerco Express Group global revenue growth to $133 million, a year-on-year increase of five per cent.
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Commenting on the location, Dimerco Express (USA) general manager Kenneth Leung said: 'Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the US with a strong economy and dynamic business environment. The Port of Seattle, which also operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, is the eighth largest airport in the United States and is a major gateway for trade with Asia.'
He continued: 'Seattle is a free trade zone, which means that customers can expect improved inventory management, with no storage limits and fewer regulatory requirements for re-export, as well as capped Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF). The free trade zone environment will enable us to help our customers achieve better cash flow and significant cost saving opportunities.'
The Seattle office will focus on air export, particularly aerospace, medical and health, and electrical equipment, as well as targeting diversified cargo, perishable goods such as seafood and fruit.
The network expansion reflects Dimerco's rapid growth in the region, which rose by 20 per cent in the first quarter to US$35 million, against Dimerco Express Group global revenue growth to $133 million, a year-on-year increase of five per cent.
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