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Scanning the Globe
This month's international installment of the AIT eNewsletter introduces you to three of our global partners in Australia, Argentina and Sweden.
While these three countries are separated by great distances and operate in very unique markets, each plays a strategic role in AIT's logistical activity around the world, contributing to our collective global footprint and ever-expanding international presence.
AirLog Group
AIT has been associated with the AirLog Group in Sweden for the past several years.
AirLog was founded in the mid-nineties on a credo of choosing the best transportation options available in order to provide customers with optimal and efficient multi-modal service options.
Their concept has proven itself exceptional over and over again. When others are forced to pick second best alternatives, the Airlog Group's experienced staff is able produce customized solutions that cut costs, shorten lead times and reduce claims.
AirLog's extensive web of professional partners throughout the world, including AIT Worldwide Logistics, offers customers seamless, tailored and cost-effective service throughout the Nordic region and around the world.
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SWEDEN |
| Economic summary: |
- GDP/PPP (2007 est.): $300.2 billion
- Real growth rate: 3.1%
- Inflation: 0.9%
- Unemployment: 2.5%
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| Agriculture: |
Barley, wheat, sugar beets, meat, milk |
| Industries: |
Iron and steel, precision equipment (bearings, radio and telephone parts, armaments), wood pulp and paper products, processed foods, motor vehicles |
| Natural resources: |
Zinc, iron ore, lead, copper, silver, timber, uranium, hydropower |
| Exports: |
$126.6 billion: machinery, motor vehicles, paper products, pulp and wood, iron and steel products, chemicals |
| Imports: |
$104.4 billion: machinery, petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, motor vehicles, iron and steel, foodstuffs, clothing |
| Major trading partners: |
U.S., Germany, Norway, UK, Denmark, Finland, France, Netherlands, Belgium |
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International Trade Management (ITM)
AIT's international partner in Australia is International Trade Management (ITM). With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide, ITM covers virtually the entire logistical market.
ITM had its origins in 1896 when it was established as a relatively small Customs clearance agency in the then colony of Victoria in an environment much removed from today's sophisticated activity.
By being innovative and with the implementation of additional service products and by it's readiness to invest in the latest technology to meet customer requirements, ITM remains at the leading edge of industry advances.
ITM is a group of experienced professionals dedicated to providing international air and ocean freight forwarding, customs clearance and tariff concessions, and warehouse and distribution.
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AUSTRALIA |
| Economic summary: |
- GDP/PPP (2007 est.): $766.8 billion
- Real growth rate: 4%
- Inflation: 3%
- Unemployment: 4.4%
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| Agriculture: |
Wheat, barley, sugarcane, fruits; cattle, sheep, poultry |
| Industries: |
Mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals, steel |
| Natural resources: |
Bauxite, coal, iron ore, copper, tin, gold, silver, uranium, nickel, tungsten, mineral sands, lead, zinc, diamonds, natural gas, petroleum |
| Exports: |
$139.4 billion: coal, gold, meat, wool, alumina, iron ore, wheat, machinery and transport equipment |
| Imports: |
$152.7 billion: machinery and transport equipment, computers and office machines, telecommunication equipment and parts, crude oil and petroleum products |
| Major trading partners: |
China, U.S., Japan, Singapore, Germany (2006) |
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ITS (International Transport Services)
ITS (International Transport Services) has represented AIT Worldwide Logistics professionally in Argentina for the past several years.
With their head office in Buenos Aires and at Ezeiza Airport, ITS was founded 25 years ago as a simple freight forwarder. Shortly thereafter, the company's services extended to include NVO, Custom Brokers and logistics.
Today, the company offers our mutual clients the following services:
- Fully computerized system to follow operations and marketing.
- Fully qualified personnel on restricted articles and IATA Standards.
- Custom brokerage totally computerized linked with Custom House.
- Logistic and warehousing services.
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ARGENTINA |
| Economic summary: |
- GDP/PPP (2007 est.): $523.7 billion
- Real growth rate: 8.5%
- Inflation: 8.5%
- Unemployment: 8.9%
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| Agriculture: |
Sunflower seeds, lemons, soybeans, grapes, corn, tobacco, peanuts, tea, wheat, livestock |
| Industries: |
Food processing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals, printing, metallurgy, steel |
| Natural resources: |
Fertile plains of the pampas, lead, zinc, tin, copper, iron ore, manganese, petroleum, uranium |
| Exports: |
$54.6 billion: edible oils, fuels and energy, cereals, feed, motor vehicles |
| Imports: |
$40.26: machinery and equipment, motor vehicles, chemicals, metal manufactures, plastics |
| Major trading partners: |
Brazil, Chile, U.S., China, Spain, Germany (2006) |
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If you have any questions or comments regarding the Partner News eNewsletter,
please contact Larry Georgen, Manager Global Network. |
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