AsstrA Associated TrafficA one-stop shop for international freight forwarding solutions, Swiss logistics specialist AsstrA Associated Traffic offers 20 years of supply chain optimisation expertise and unparalleled access into eastern Europe. As rising global trade fuels demand for advanced industry-focused logistics capabilities, AsstrA's flexible, client-tailored cargo transportation services and in-depth knowledge of various industries make it an ideal partner for Asian businesses looking into European markets. "We think in terms of clients' needs and not just in terms of products," says Frank Muller, president of the board of directors. "Working with international flows means creating supply chain solutions that focus on risk minimisation, cash-to-cash cycle optimisation and time to market - not just cost efficiency." With an extensive logistics infrastructure comprising 21 offices in 11 countries spanning Europe, the Russian Commonwealth and Asia, AsstrA offers value-added services on top of timely freight shipments by road, rail, air or sea. The company offers services in warehousing; cargo insurance; financial, legal and foreign trade consultation; and the management of client-supplier negotiations for sourcing raw materials and goods. An expert in highly specialised cargo solutions for hazardous, liquid, bulk, heavy and perishable goods, AsstrA maintains a strong distribution infrastructure in eastern Europe which constitutes majority of the company turnover. The company also owns a fleet of modern trucks compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 standards, and is one of the largest trucking operators for shipments between western and eastern Europe. Strategically eyeing to grow in Asia, AsstrA will be opening an office in Shanghai to serve the heavy industry and will be integrating financial and import services to provide total supply chain management for clients. The company is already present in China through its Shenzhen office which opened in 2005. "We don't want to be a simple service provider. We want to be a long-term partner in project solutions," Muller says. AsstrA Associated Traffic http://www.asstra.com
