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Formula One Management and Yas Marina Circuit appoints Agility

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 27 - 2009 at 11:59
  • PRESS RELEASE

Agility, a leading global provider of integrated logistics solutions, today announces that it has been appointed by Formula One Management (FOM) UK and Yas Marina Circuit (Yas Marina) to be the official customs clearing and on-site handling agent for all Formula 1 (F1) shipments during the inaugural 2009 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, United Arab Emirates, to be held between 30th October - 1st November 2009.

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Agility Fairs & Events is the exclusive customs clearing and on-site handling agent and will arrange a round the clock customs-bonded area at the Circuit.

Elias Monem, CEO of Agility Middle East & Africa, said:
"All eyes are on Abu Dhabi, with it hosting the F1 for the first time and we are delighted and proud to have been appointed the exclusive customs clearing and on-site handling agent by Formula One Management, for such an important and high profile job. With just under a month to go, the pressure is on to ensure that all the teams' equipment is delivered on schedule."


George Jacob, Regional Manager for Fairs & Events, Agility Middle East, added, "This prestigious event is the first of its kind to come to the UAE. We are coordinating with all concerned to ensure a smooth flow of shipments and their timely delivery. Agility is excited and proud to be a part of this landmark event."
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About Agility:

Agility is one of the world's leading providers of integrated logistics to businesses and governments. It is a publicly traded company with $6.8bn in annual revenue and more than 37,000 employees in over 550 offices and 120 countries. Agility brings efficiency to supply chains in some of the globe's most challenging environments, offering unmatched personal service, a global footprint, and customized capabilities in developed and emerging economies alike.

Agility's commercial division, Agility Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), is headquartered in Switzerland and provides supply chain solutions to customers in technology, retail, chemicals, and other industries. Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS), based in Washington, offers logistics services to governments, relief agencies and international institutions worldwide. Agility Infrastructure group companies primarily focus on opportunities in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, providing infrastructure support in the areas of industrial real estate, customs optimization, and airline services.

For more information visit our website www.agilitylogistics.com.

Media contact information:

Jessy Saber (Regional Marketing Manager, MEA)
Agility
Tel: +971 4 813 1417

Tom Watterson
Momentum
Tel: +971 4 390 1630
Fax: +971 4 390 4516
P.O. Box 24554 Dubai, UAE

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