Global freight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is adding a new country to its global network by establishing new locations in Riyadh and Jeddah. This will give the company an immediate footprint in the economic Central and West Provinces of Saudi Arabia as part of its strategic expansion plan. With one additional office planned for 2024 in Dammam in the East province, this emphasises a market in which the company sees great potential.

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has proudly received a statement from DNV that the company’s pharma management system complies with the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Pharma scheme, a global standard for the distribution of pharmaceutical products. Currently covering 19 sites in 9 countries, SGL plans to extend implementation to other sites within 2024 to further support its pharma and healthcare customers worldwide. The statement is applicable from mid-April.

The Sustainability Report 2023 is out, highlighting our initiatives within the Environment, Social and Governance scope.

Many companies aim to reduce their CO2 emissions to achieve their climate targets. At the beginning of the year, our long-standing customer, Danish Pamatek, purchased ocean biofuel for all their expected ocean freight from China in 2024 upfront. Their decision is a commitment to reducing their ocean freight emissions by 100%, and in doing so, they will also benefit from avoiding the EU ETS surcharge on ocean freight. Their commitment confirms that CO2-neutral transport is becoming increasingly crucial for competition.

We are pleased to announce that we have again achieved an A- rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), reaffirming our position as a leader in sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. This recognition underscores our steady dedication to sustainability and climate action.

Following the successful entry in Kenya, Scan Global Logistics has opened its second office in the country in the coastal city of Mombasa. As the major port of discharge in the region, the seaport serves as the gateway to East and Central Africa. In collaboration with the existing Nairobi office, the dual representation will enable SGL to compete effectively with industry leaders and provide customers with competitive local and regional logistics solutions.

With the erection and installation of 32 turbines in the North Luzon region of the Philippines, in close collaboration with a valued industrial project customer, we have constructed the largest wind farm project in the country to date. Despite encountering challenges due to the challenging circumstances in the mountainous area, the 160 MW project is now completed, and another is ongoing.