“Our key focus in the Bangladesh market will be on expanding our existing LCL container and cargo shipment services not just for garment exports, but all the different types of cargo that we specialise in.”
What made Allcargo buy stake in the
ECU Worldwide agency in Bangladesh? Please provide details on the partnership
and how do you plan to leverage on it?
In recent times, Bangladesh has emerged as an economic powerhouse in Asia. Even
despite the current challenges, it has continued to maintain a positive growth
rate. Additionally, as global supply chains diversify, companies intending to
shift their manufacturing bases from China are likely to consider Bangladesh as
a potential relocation destination. We see immense possibilities and are
looking forward to leverage them.
We have always had a presence in Bangladesh through our long-time, trusted agent for over two decades. Acquiring a majority stake in the company and officially making it a part of the ECU Worldwide family has strengthened the relationship further and also helped us establish our own offices in key trade centres of Bangladesh. We can now offer more focused, customized, and seamless solutions that create better value propositions for our customers and help expand our market share.
What is your focus on the
Bangladesh market and what opportunities do you see there?
Our key focus in the Bangladesh market will be on expanding our existing LCL
container and cargo shipment services not just for garment exports, but all the
different types of cargo that we specialise in. We also look ahead to offer
customers in Bangladesh an opportunity to explore our wide-ranging expertise in
project logistics, contract logistics, logistics parks as well as customized solutions
in express distribution, cold chain solutions and first and last mile
logistics, that we can offer as a result of our strategic collaboration with
Gati. With our extensive global network in 180 countries and domestic network
extending into 19,800 PIN Codes in India, we can enable businesses in
Bangladesh to connect with almost any part of the globe.
What does the deal mean for
Allcargo customers? How do they benefit?
Bangladesh has fast consolidated its position as a global hub for the textiles
and garments industry. Over the years, ECU Worldwide has developed its
competencies and expertise in offering customized logistics solutions specific
to the fashion and retail sector. While these services have always been offered
with India being the key operational base, own offices in Bangladesh would add
to the convenience of customers and make interactions quicker and more
efficient.
Customers across industry sectors would be able to access single-window solutions from a team of expert professionals for sourcing their cargo requirements in the Indian subcontinent and beyond. They will be in a position to optimize their business supply chains and save on the time and effort that they would otherwise spend in dealing with multiple freight forwarders and vendors. In addition, customers have the advantage of ECU Worldwide’s state-of-the-art digital platform ECU360 v2.0 that offers instant quotes, door-to-door rates and bookings for 57 countries, and a host of other features to help customers ship with just a click, at their own convenience.
How does the ECU Worldwide
subsidiary benefit from the partnership?
The ECU Worldwide network operates in over 180 countries. With its own offices
in Bangladesh, ECU Worldwide has bolstered its operational presence in a rapidly
rising market in the Indian subcontinent. The keen focus of Bangladesh on
development, its proximity to India and the socio-economic and cultural
similarities between the two countries have proved to be a key catalyst in
opening up multiple business avenues in various sectors, including logistics.
ECU Worldwide Bangladesh has a presence in Chittagong and Dhaka, both bustling
trade and commercial centers of the country. By offering services like
warehousing, multimodal transport, and export-import connectivity to over 530
destinations worldwide, ECU Worldwide has positioned itself as an ideal partner
for any business wanting to leverage the growing opportunities in Bangladesh
and expand into markets and regions around the world.
I just wanted to say a big thank you to Mark, Debbie and your teams for the great service we have received from ECU Worldwide. Your willingness and availability at all times are highly appreciated to achieve the service we get from yourselves.
- Allport Cargo ServicesOver a period of many years, Diamond Global Logistics have chosen to place business with ECU Worldwide UK. The service given to us by Ian, mark and their colleagues has been exemplary. In our view, ECU have set standards in customer service that other companies can only dream of. We are approached on a frequent basis by ECU’s competitors but no matter what they claim to be able to offer us, we are never convinced as to their abilities to attain the high standards that we seek in our service providers. In these days of rates being seen to be the all-important factor, with service often being an afterthought by many, ECU are a breath of fresh air in the marketplace. The relationship Diamond Global Logistics has with ECU is one that we place great value upon.
- Diamond Global Logistics
