BASEL, Switzerland - Agility, a leading global logistics provider, recently acquired ISO 9001:2008 certification for its Area East region, which includes Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan

The certification was presented to Agility by GlobalGROUP, an internationally accredited third-party certification and inspection body. GlobalGROUP specializes in the assessment, inspection, training and certification in the fields of quality, environment, health and safety, and food safety management systems. The certification covers all Agility activities in its Area East region.

"We are proud to have been awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification," said Alexandra Ogar, Chief Quality and Information Manager, Agility, Area East, Europe. "This certification solidifies the mission of each Agility employee to provide the highest standard of quality management to our customers."

This certification follows previous awards including ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 in Italy as well as ISO 14001:2008 in Slovakia. It reflects the company's commitment to achieving the highest standards of quality and environmental management.

For more information:

Marina Targa
Agility
Communications Manager Europe
Basel, Switzerland
+41 61 316 53 04
mtarga@agilitylogistics.com


About Agility

Agility brings efficiency to supply chains in some of the globe's most challenging environments, offering unmatched personal service, a global footprint and customized capabilities in developed and developing economies alike. Agility is one of the world's leading providers of integrated logistics. It is a publicly traded company with $4.8 billion in revenue and more than 22,000 employees in 500 offices across 100 countries.

Agility's core commercial business, Global Integrated Logistics (GIL), provides supply chain solutions to meet traditional and complex customer needs. GIL offers air, ocean and road freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and specialized services in project logistics, fairs and events, and chemicals. Agility's Infrastructure group of companies manages industrial real estate and offers logistics-related services, including e-government customs optimization and consulting, waste management and recycling, aviation and ground-handling services, support to governments and ministries of defense, remote infrastructure and life support.

For more information about Agility, visit www.agilitylogistics.com

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