LONG BEACH, Calif., June 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - UTi Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: UTIW), a global supply chain services and solutions company, recently established ocean charter service centers to coordinate the fastest possible response to energy, mining and construction industries clients, which is an important market segment for the company.
These client services teams are strategically located in Amsterdam, Johannesburg and Singapore, with a global hub in Houston, Texas. These locations are major centers for gas and oil exploration, drilling, mining and large projects construction. Each regional center is manned by experts who understand the special needs of these industries, according to Bruce Hulings, global vice president, Energy, Mining and Projects (EMP).
"UTi's EMP team members have specific skill sets to analyze and drive the execution of specialized services that include Heavy and Break Bulk transportation services, including cargo and project supervision," according to Bruce Hulings, vice president, Energy, Mining and Projects.
"Our regional centers will help UTi's local offices offer seamless implementations by providing guidance and oversight," he added.
About UTi Worldwide
UTi Worldwide Inc. (http://www.go2uti.com) is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company providing air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage, and other supply chain management services. The company serves a large and diverse base of global and local companies, including clients operating in industries with unique supply chain requirements such as the retail, apparel, chemical, automotive, pharmaceutical, and technology industries. The company seeks to use its global network, proprietary information technology systems, and relationships with transportation providers, and expertise in outsourced logistics services to deliver competitive advantage to each of its clients' supply chains.
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