Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide third party logistics provider, is pleased to announce that it has implemented a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics, one of Europe's leading logistics service providers. This partnership allows Jacobson Companies access to an extensive logistics network into European countries with one partner. Jacobson's International Logistics division will provide regular Air and Ocean services to Central and Eastern Europe on a scheduled and expedited basis. Rhenus operates one of the largest LTL road networks in Europe, departing from their gateways in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Air); Frankfurt, Germany; Rotterdam, Netherlands; and Antwerp, Belgium (Ocean).

Lutz Welter, COO Seafreight of Rhenus Freight Logistics GmbH & Co. KG states, "Rhenus is happy to build a partnership with a company that has a strong growth strategy and professional teams in operations and business development."

The Jacobson/Rhenus partnership is a major building block in Jacobson's strategy to create a global end-to-end logistics solution for its customers. Rhenus' clear understanding of customer commitment, continuous innovation, and sharing of best practices make the partnership with Jacobson a win-win for the expansion into Europe.

Peter Knapp, president of Jacobson International Logistics Services (ILS) states, "The strategic partnership with Rhenus will not only allow us to provide very competitive Transatlantic services, but also offer supply chain services in Europe such as warehousing, value-added services and LTL/FTL services."

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