A. Hartrodt: takeover in Australia
A. Hartrodt's Australian subsidiary recently acquired the OTS Group in Melbourne. Overseas Transport Systems (OTS) includes OTS Australia (OTSA) and OTS Plus (OTSP). They will now form a separate division of A. Hartrodt Australia. At this stage, the independent brand will remain in place for the next 18 to 24 months.
OTSA specialises in international freight forwarding and customs clearance. The focus is on LCL import cargo from the Mediterranean, Germany and China. OTSP operates a 6,100 sqm bonded warehouse in Melbourne and offers 3PL services as well as national distribution.
Cinzia Sangalli, who founded OTSA and OTSP in 2004/2014, remains responsible for the 22 employees as director sales in the new organisation.
Dirk Haarhaus, regional director Oceania at A. Hartrodt in Sydney, is planning to merge the warehouse facilities of the two units in Melbourne in 2022. (sh)