Melbourne, Australia - Agility further strengthened its growing global network when it expanded its presence in Australia, this followed acquisitions in China and the US in the first six months of 2007. Today marks the official roll out of the Agility brand in Australia.

Agility incorporated LEP International Pty Ltd in Australia and LEP International (NZ) Ltd in New Zealand, and the related project logistics company, Pan Orient Shipping Services Pty Ltd - which trades under the name of AFS Projects and Logistics.

"We will bring a new level of service to customers in Australia and around the world. We also have the network and reach that can help our customers develop their businesses in new markets" said Wolfgang Hollermann, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Agility.

The company’s Australasian network incorporates its headquarters in Melbourne and branch offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. LEP International (NZ) Ltd has offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Pan Orient has a footprint across Australia, Papua New Guinea and New Caledonia.

Agility has been working with LEP International in both the Australian and New Zealand markets for sixty years. Pan Orient has partnered with Agility on a number of major projects, especially in the mining industry.

"Becoming part of a global logistics company with 450 offices in 100 countries will enhance our service offering to our customers across Australia and New Zealand and provide an opportunity for us access Agility’s substantial customer base and other logistics capabilities," said Mick Turnbull, Managing Director of Agility Australasia.