Melville announces expansion of logistics services into Germany

08 January 2009
<p>Melville announces expansion of logistics services into Germany</p>

Melville Logistics, the lifting and shipping division of Melville Exhibition and Event Services, a GES Worldwide network company, today announced its expansion into continental Europe with the launch of Melville Logistics Germany GmbH.



Located near the popular exhibition centre in Düsseldorf, Germany, Melville Logistics Germany GmbH now offers the full range of lifting and shipping services to shows in mainland Europe as well as offering logistics services to German custom design and build companies working across Europe and the world.


Melville Logistics Germany GmbH will be headed up by Olivier Raue, an operator with over ten years experience in freight forwarding.Melville Logistics Operations Director Matthew Williams says of the announcement: “We are delighted to launch Melville’s logistical services into Germany. This now gives Melville an enhanced ability to serve European customers, providing lifting and shipping to businesses and shows across mainland Europe. Olivier Raue has a wealth of experience in logistics and will be a great asset in the growth of Melville Logistics Germany.


”Melville Chief Operating Officer Jason Popp adds:“The launch of Melville Logistics Germany GmbH is another example of our continued drive to expand into new markets to serve our growing global customer base. Since its formation in the United Kingdom in 2000, Melville Logistics has seen year on year double digit growth and strong service levels. With the addition of Olivier Raue heading up the division we have an experienced and strong team in place to extend that growth and customer service to our German operation.”Melville Logistics provides a complete range of logistics services including lifting, shipping, courier receiving, transport, customs clearance and storage. For more information, please contact Oliver Raue on logistics@melvillelogistics.de