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Kintetsu World Express (KWE) is an integrated global logistics company with a presence in Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, South-East Asia, Africa and the Americas. Its network covers a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, agriculture, mining, power generation, oil and gas, medical and heavy engineering, as well as the high-tech sector.

KWE was established in 1970 and its South African office currently employs 182 people and its yearly turnover is in the region of R2-billion. Besides a 10 000 m2 warehouse and 1 800 m2 of office space at its main premises in Jet Park, on Gauteng’s East Rand, the ISO 9001:2008-accredited company also has offices and two warehouses of 9 000 m² and 5 500 m² in Durban, offices and a warehouse in Cape Town and offices in Port Elizabeth.

KWE South Africa’s most recent contracts included one awarded by a power generation company for shipping, warehousing and transportation.

Says a company spokesperson: “As an integrated global logistics partner, we are especially proud of the award winning supply chain management services and expertise we have developed over the years in procurement, supplier management, freight forwarding, warehousing, transportation and customs clearance. We have the know-how and experience to offer solutions based on logistics support, irrespective of the nature of the industry. Our ability to function seamlessly across all regions is based on our integrated service and management system, coupled with our resources, such as our network, people, processes and high-end information technology.

“While we boast a footprint in over 40 countries, we also strive to lower our carbon footprint through multiple green initiatives, striving for an ever lower impact on our environment.”