Schenker, BAX Global merge in Malaysia

Logistics Insight Asia, 1/1/2008

Schenker and BAX Global have agreed to a deal that aims to strengthen air and ocean freight, and overall global supply chain management in Malaysia. The companies have formed the new joint organization Schenker Logistics (Malaysia), banking on the longterm experience of both companies. Schenker and BAX have been active in the country for over 31 and 17 years,respectively.

The new Schenker Logistics (Malaysia) will tackle air and ocean freight, land transportation, contract logistics and supply chain management, customs clearances, IT solutions, projects as well as services for fairs and global sports events.

“Merging two of the leading organizations in the industry has given rise to a new logistics powerhouse,” explains Wolfgang Laabs, Managing Director of Schenker Logistics (Malaysia). “Our combined strengths and expertise enhance our strongholds in the automotive, high-tech, electronics, and aero parts sectors, creating even better logistics solutions for our customers.”

management changes
Meanwhile, Steve Dearnley has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer for Schenker Asia Pacific. As of 1 January 2008, Dearnley took over from Karl-Heinz Matthes, who retired at the end of 2007 after a 41-year career with the company.

Dearnley, the previous Chief Operating Officer-Asia Pacific for Schenker (Asia Pacific) joined BAX Global in 1986 and established the Singapore operation. He was promoted to Vice President-Southeast Asia in 1990, and subsequently to President-Asia Pacific in 1992. Following the merger of BAX Global and Schenker, Dearnley assumed the position as COO-Asia Pacific, overseeing over 11,000 employees in over 200 locations, across 20 countries.

Klaus Eberlin succeeds Dearnley as new Chief Operating Officer. The former Schenker UK Managing Director previously served as Schenker Singapore General Manager and Managing Director from 1995 to2004.