Agility buys Canada's Geopetrol

Last updated: September 03, 2008 | 00:15

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Dubai: Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has announced the acquisition of Geopetrol International, a top freight forwarding and logistics company specialising in Canada's oil and gas market.

Geopetrol's services include freight forwarding, including air, ground, sea freight, customs clearance, and warehousing.

The company has a special focus on project logistics, including heavy lift and oversize cargo shipments, as well as other specialised project forwarding services for the Canadian oil and gas industry.

"Geopetrol is a strong addition to Agility's operations in Canada and contributes the necessary talent and expertise we require to expand our oil and gas and project cargo offerings," said Mark Soubry, CEO of Agility Canada.

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