The KWE will operate as a joint-venture company in partnership with the Mohawarean International Group (MIG) and the Integrated Transportation Co. (ITC), which have their headquarters in the Saudi capital city.

“All three KWE offices in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam have started functioning,” said Albert Kraak, KWE’s sales director, while formally announcing the launch of the operation, here Sunday. Kraak said that the rapid economic growth of the countries in the Middle East region was particularly reflected in the growth of Saudi Arabia. Hence, it is right time to start operation and ensure an active presence in the Kingdom’s market.

He said that the KWE would offer its customers a full range of logistic services including freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution and supply chain solutions. Kintetsu World Express, Inc. is a Japan-based logistics company, which was established way back in 1948. The company currently employs some 9,000 people worldwide.

The MIG is a Saudi company with business interests in oil field service, aviation and security, maintenance and operation of major facilities etc. Another local partner ITC is relatively a new company. Its business activities include development, investment, operation and management of projects in transport and logistics sector.