IJS Global (UK) Ltd

2007

January - IJS Global Inc, the fast-growing multi-modal freight forwarder, customs broker and non-vessel operating common carrier, has entered the UK freight & logistics market by acquiring majority ownership in London based Lupprians Cargo Express Ltd, a freight forwarding and logistics companies.

Lupprians has been re-branded as IJS Global (UK) Ltd and had offices at London Heathrow, Manchester and Glasgow.

Mike Gillett, who founded Lupprians in 1993, remained with the re-branded company as CEO, UK & Ireland.

"Lupprians is the ideal partner to support this critical strategic step of linking the UK with our growing worldwide network," said Giorgio Laccona, Chairman and CEO, IJS Global. "Lupprians is already well-positioned throughout the world with an expanding reach across Europe, the Middle East, India and the United States. (...)"

IJS Global

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, IJS Global Inc is an international freight forwarder and customs house broker providing global transportation management solutions. It has built a global logistics footprint through strategic acquisitions and planned organic growth.