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Wallenius Wilhelmsen completes ALS purchase

[ March 25, 2022   //   ]

Vehicle shipping and transport operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has fully acquired acquired  European oversized and heavy lift cargo mover ALS. It acquired 60% of ALS in 2012.  

Norwegian based Wallenius Wilhelmsen said the move would allow it to offer full door-to-door solutions for customers and was an important step towards becoming a true one-stop-shop.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen chief operating office for logistics, Michael Hynekamp pointed out that the two companies have already been in partnership for ten years and

ALS will continue to operate under its own brand as a Wallenius Wilhelmsen company and be headed by managing director, René Van De Vin.  

ALS will be responsible for sourcing “asset-light” services for the Wallenius Wilhelmsen customers, especially in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

René Van De Vin said: “By joining forces, we will capitalize both on the decades of experience with specialized abnormal cargo logistics and the global reach and network of Wallenius Wilhelmsen. The key is to optimize the customers’ experience across breakbulk, high and heavy and the auto cargo segments and enhance joint product delivery.”

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