The partners Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics, Visbeen Transport Group and Post-Kogeko Logistics announced that reefer company Coolboxx has been transformed into a 45ft reefer container rental company.
By transforming Coolboxx into a rental company of 45ft reefer containers the three partners will continue the temperature-controlled transport activities in their own companies. Coolboxx CV will exclusively rent containers to the three partners. The transaction has been approved by all partner's board of directors.
With this change of identity, Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics, Visbeen Transport Group and Post-Kogeko Logistics aim to accelerate reefer volumes in their own specialized markets following demand.
As of 5 November 2012, Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics continues the vast majority of all Coolboxx activities and fleet under the name of Samskip Coolboxx. All Coolboxx staff recently moved to the Samskip head office and has been integrated into the Samskip business and organisation.
"Coolboxx's specialised knowledge of the temperature-controlled transport market provides an ideal platform to expand Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics' product range, and ultimately, our complete European multimodal network, as stated by Jens Holger Nielsen, CEO Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics. "Coolboxx also possesses significant industry knowledge and has a highly skilled team. We see significant opportunities in our temperature controlled products and services", Nielsen continued.
"We are extremely pleased to become part of Samskip as we have been working in such close cooperation already. This will enable more rapid growth and give us access to the extensive Samskip network",stated Sjaak Melissant, General Manager Coolboxx, who will join Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics.
All partners are convinced that it will be beneficial to build on the strength of each individual company in their own arena of activity. Visbeen Transport Group and Post-Kogeko Logistics will enlarge their business which is more complementary to their own specialized transport of temperature-controlled goods by road, sea and rail. They also see an increasing demand in and opportunities for transport of fresh and frozen goods into 45ft reefer containers. We look forward to continue delivering great transport solutions and a great service to our stakeholders."
