Wared Logistics Launches Operations

Premier Logistics Service Provider for Saudi Arabia and MENA Region

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, April 15 /PRNewswire/ — Wared Logistics, the world-class provider of logistics and transportation services for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, announces the formal launch of its comprehensive service offerings. Wared Logistics is a joint venture (JV) between Zahid Group Holding and Construction Products Holding Company (CPC). Both companies have over 30 years of logistics experience. Wared acquired Zahid Heanor and United Transport Company, the respective transport operations of the JV partners.

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Brian G. McHale has been appointed as the CEO of Wared Logistics. Brian is an experienced third-party logistics company executive, formerly of Ryder Integrated Logistics, Menlo Worldwide Logistics, and NFI Industries.

“We are pleased to have an executive of Brian’s experience and capabilities,” said Waleed Zahid, Chairman of Wared Logistics. “We firmly believe that the combined capabilities of Zahid Heanor and UTC, our vision for the future, and the leadership of a CEO who is an industry veteran provide the foundation for building a world-class MENA third-party logistics service organization.”

Wared Logistics has formed four operating companies, each providing unique component logistics services.

• Wared Transport provides container drayage, full truckload, and specialized heavy-lift transport.
• Wared Express provides Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Shuttle/Express transport services, including local pick-up and delivery.
• Wared Distribution provides contract warehousing and inventory management services for general commodities and refrigerated products.
• Wared International provides Global Trade Management services — forwarding and customs brokerage/clearance.

“Wared provides the ultimate logistical solutions to serve its customers in the Middle East and North Africa region,” stated Brian McHale, CEO of Wared Logistics. “Starting with established operations allows Wared to deliver the quickest, most accurate, and most cost-effective fulfillment and delivery experience for every customer.”

Wared has the knowledge of the business practices, regulations, and ways-of-working in its geographies that position it for significant success.

About Wared Logistics

Wared Logistics is a world-class provider of importation, transportation, distribution, and logistics management solutions helping regional and multi-national companies design, operate, and manage high-performance logistics networks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Wared operates transportation hubs, warehouses, and distribution centers in multiple geographies, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, and the UAE.

For additional information, visit http://www.waredlogistics.com or call 1.312.560.1200.

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